Video from the performance

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On July 25 and 26, 2023, Mamma Mia! was staged at the Tirana Lake Amphitheatre with a libretto adapted into Albanian. 

Mamma Mia is a musical production based on the famous songs of the legendary group ABBA.

The production combines theater and music in the style of musical theater. It features consecutive musical numbers, harmonic and rhythmic variety, as well as different vocal styles embodied by the protagonists and their theatrical characters, all performed entirely live.

Mamma Mia, directed by Altin Basha and presented in its Albanian version, was a magical performance for everyone.

The production featured artistic direction by Linda Kazani, a soprano artist with nearly 30 years of experience on European stages.

The stage design was created by the talented scenographer Iliriana Basha.

Artistic leadership was provided by Erald Simixhiu, with musical orchestration by Jusiald Xhani.

 

Producer – EVENTUS Center

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Stage Director – Altin Basha

Conductor – Erald Simixhiu

Stage Designer – Ilirianë Basha

Orchestrator – Jusiald Xhani

Choreographer – Sedmir Memia

Vocal Coach – Linda Kazani

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The production achieved a remarkably high artistic level, featuring some of the most recognized and distinguished names of the Albanian artistic scene, including:

Gerta Mahmutaj – in the role of Sophie

Amos Zaharia – in the role of Sky, the young man who stole Sophie’s heart

Elia Zaharia – in the role of Donna, Sophie’s mother

Ina Morinaj – in the role of Tanya

Rea Nuhu – in the role of Rosie

Endri Kaçaçi – in the role of Sam

Donald Shehu – in the role of Harry

Igli Zarka – in the role of Bill

Ilia Kaçi – in the role of Pepper

Amri Hasanlliu – in the role of Eddie

 

Musical Company

Maria Ademaj

Zerxhina Hasanaj

Gloria Taga

Krisa Gjika

Ketjona Peçnikaj

Aldrin Biba

Mario Dorre

Denardo Neziri

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This musical theater production was presented for the first time in Albania with a libretto adapted into Albanian

by Emil Simixhiu.

The music and sounds that created this warm summer atmosphere were performed live by the musical band consisting of:

Erald Simixhiu – Stage Piano

Denis Hima – Guitar

Mateos Gjipi – Keyboard

Emil Zaharia – Bass Guitar

Aleks Zisi – Drums