On Friday we made the announcement that we would be making the difficult decision to cancel our production of Mamma Mia!

In this time of deep uncertainty, social change and pandemic, for the physical and mental well-being of our cast, crew and staff we have made the difficult decision to cancel our summer production of Mamma Mia!. Our box office will reach out individually to all ticket holders within the next two weeks.

It was our intention with pursuing Mamma Mia! during this time to:

  • Provide another excellent production for our audiences
  • Adapt to changing circumstances and seek mechanisms to modify productions under new conditions
  • Provide artistic outlets and income to Chicagoland’s community of artists

The decision to cancel was not an easy one, as it affects so many people – actors and audience members alike. Despite our most creative approaches, the show presented insurmountable challenges for the safety of our cast in our current phase of Restore Illinois. 

Cancelling Mamma Mia! does not mean we are giving up on programming this Summer. We are committed to providing other entertainment in the coming weeks – allowing for current best practices to be in place while still providing a great experience to our patrons who are ready for a night out. 

We hope you’ll contact us with any questions or concerns. Our deepest thanks go to you, our most loyal Metropolis subscribers and patrons, during these challenging times. 

Brookes Ebetsch & Joe Keefe
Executive Directors