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Michael Aaron Linder portrays one of the fathers in 'Mamma Mia' opening June 3 at the Fabulous Fox

 'Mamma Mia' returns to Fox with 'home-town' flavor in one of the dads

Editor’s Note:  Because of business travel commitments, we were unable to see this fabulous production at The Fabulous Fox, so it will be covered by a free-lance writer.  He’s lucky…it will be his first time to see the show…we’ve seen it three times already and regret being unable to take part in what is one of the most fun-filled evenings imaginable.  So, if you are a ‘Boomer’, a fan of ABBA, or it you’re an elderly person, kick up your heels and enjoy this wonderful entertainment experience at The Fabulous Fox.

 “MAMMA MIA!” is at the Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from June 3-8.  St. Louis is the first market in the United States to have the tour of “Mamma Mia!” five times! 

One of the three possible dads’ in the show, Harry Bright, the reserved British banker with a ‘secret’,  is played by Michael Aaron Lindner who grew up in St. Louis.  Below is what he recently said about performing in his home town.  

What's the scariest/favorite part of playing your home town?

What if I got booed... that would be terrible! I've seen many shows in many different theaters, but none compare to the Fabulous Fox. It has always been my dream to play that theatre.

How will this stop on the Mamma Mia! tour be different for you?

I will be staying with my parents for the week. I travel the show with my wife and 3-month-old son. While in St. Louis, my folks will be able to see Clark for the first time in about two months. The sweetest part is that they will be so busy spoiling my son, that they won't have time to bug me. Also, being able to stay in an actual home for a week will be bliss. Maybe Mom will cook!

What touring Broadway shows do you remember seeing in your home town?

My mother and father took me to see just about every show that toured to the Fox. I grew a deep appreciation for professional union touring companies after seeing so many quality productions there. A few that stick out in my memory are City of Angels, The Secret Garden, Evita, Tommy, and The King and I starring Yul Brynner.

Are you planning to do anything special with your fellow company members once you are on your home turf?

As much as I would love to take them all to Mississippi Nights or Blueberry Hill after the show some evening, I will probably be home changing a poopy diaper!