Ahead of Mamma Mia! celebrating its 25th Anniversary in London on 6 April 2024, a new cast will be joining the West End company from 9 October 2023. Mamma Mia will continue to star Mazz Murray as Donna, Christopher Dickins as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill, Meg Hateley as Sophie and Miles Henderson as Sky, with Jennifer Adab continuing as Donna at certain performances. Jessie Odeleye moves from Ensemble to play the role of Ali. They will be joined by Kate Graham as Tanya, Nicola-Dawn Brook as Rosie, Haydn Oakley as Sam, Olivia Brookes as Lisa, Chay Wills as Eddie and Arcangelo Ciulla as Pepper.,Also continuing in the cast are Sinéad Courtney and Lawrence Guntert. They will be joined by Aaron Archer, Amy Barker, Matthew Barrow, John-Paul Birss, Daniel J Brian, Izzy Cross, Ellis Dackombe, Lauren Dawes, Léa Desjacques, Samantha Ivey, Jennie Jacobs, Luke Jasztal, Nicole Lupino, Flyn Mullins, Hayley-Jo Murphy, Bradley Perret, Jacob Ritzema and Ella Tweed.
Casting has been announced for the North American tour of Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's Girl From the North Country, which will launch October 8in Minneapolis. The cast will include Alan Ariano as Dr. Walker, David Benoit as Mr. Burke, Ben Biggers as Gene Laine, Paul Blankenship as Offstage Cover, Jennifer Blood as Elizabeth Laine, Matt Manuel as Joe Scott, Sharaé Moultrie as Marianne Laine, Jay Russell as Mr. Perry, John Schiappa as Nick Laine, Chiara Trentalange as Kate Draper, Jill Van Velzer as Mrs. Burke, Jeremy Webb as Reverend Marlowe, Aidan Wharton as Elias Burke, and Carla Woods as Mrs. Neilsen. The ensemble includes Ashley D. Brooks, Justin Michael Duval, Kelly McCormick, and Hosea Mundi, with swings Warren Nolan Jr., Ali Regan, Rayla Garske, and Danny Vaccaro.
Drag artist Willam and Drew Droege will join the Tye Blue and Constantine Rousouli-penned Titanique off-Broadway. RuPaul’s Drag Race star Willam will take over the role of “Victor Garber” (currently played by Anthony Murphy) beginning Tuesday, September 5, while actor-comedian Drew Droege (Bright Colors and Bold Patterns) will take over the role of “Ruth” (currently played by Russell Daniels) beginning Thursday, August 31.