Auditions

MAMMA MIA! | Principals & Ensemble | New York, NY

March 16th, 2026 - March 18th, 2026

Seeking Principals:
Strong Singer/Actors, with professional performance background (i.e. theater, concert, etc.). Featured and Lead Vocalists hired for MAMMA MIA! (3-4 performances weekly) will also perform in our Signature Production Show onboard the Allure of the Seas: BLUE PLANET HOME (3-4 performances weekly). The ability to sing both musical theatre and pop is an asset. Movement or dance background ability a plus. Candidates must be available and willing to travel internationally aboard our ships.

Seeking Ensemble:
Strong Dancer/Singers, with professional performance background (i.e. theater, concert, etc.). Dancer/Vocalist Ensemble hired for MAMMA MIA! (3-4 performances weekly) will also perform in our Signature Production Show onboard the Allure of the Seas: BLUE PLANET HOME (3-4 performances weekly). The ability to sing both musical theatre and pop is an asset. Candidates must be available and willing to travel internationally aboard our ships.

OPEN CALL INFORMATION: 

Principals: Prepare two songs - one traditional musical theater and one pop/rock.

Ensemble: Please come prepared to dance first. Also prepare a 16 bar cut of a pop/rock song.

Bring headshot, resume, and personal songbook in case you are asked to sing something different. 

*Rehearsal Dates: 7/13/26 - 9/4/26
*Contract Dates: 9/5/26 - 6/26/27


We welcome performers of all gender identities, abilities/exceptionalities, and body types.

Shows:

Mamma Mia!

Talent Sought:

Principals, Ensemble

Location:

Pearl Studios NYC 500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018 View Map

Time:

OPEN CALL:
March 16th - Principals - Sign-in begins at 9:30AM (*Limited spots available)
March 17th - Ensemble - Sign-in begins at 9:30AM (*Limited spots available)

*Invited appointments begin at 10:00AM. Open call auditions will begin upon completion of the invited appointments until 6:00PM.

INVITED APPOINTMENTS:
For those with agent representation, please submit via BREAKDOWN SERVICES for an audition appointment.

CALLBACKS:
March 18th

Seeking:

Singers

Prior to your audition you will need to print out and prepare the audition material required. Also, come prepared with your best 16 – 32 bars of a ballad and an up-tempo in contrasting styles. Vocal styles should include: Pop/Rock, R&B, Contemporary Musical Theatre/Broadway, and Jazz. Sheet music is required in the proper key. Must have strong acting ability. Singers will be taught a movement combination and should come prepared with proper dance attire. All roles will also perform in our Signature Production Show.

Dancers / Ensemble

Prior to the audition you will need to print out and come prepared with the audition material required. Please click on the applicable link below. (Early 20s - Mid 30's) Strong dancers. Singing a plus. Some featured male ensemble roles have dance specialties for which Russian split jumps and acrobatics are a plus. Principal understudies and supporting roles such as Ali, Pepper, Eddie and Lisa will be cast out of the ensemble. All roles will also perform in our Signature Production Show.

Casting Following Roles:

Donna (Featured Singer)

Late 30’s-early 40’s – the mother of a 20 year old girl. 

Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Alto/Mezzo.

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Tanya (Featured Singer)

Late 30’s-early 40’s. 

A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Actress who sings. Alto/Mezzo.

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Rosie (Featured Singer)

Late 30’s-early 40’s. 

A former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Alto/Mezzo.

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Sophie (Featured Singer)

18 – 25. 

A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop Soprano or Alto/Mezzo.

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Sam (Featured Singer)

35 – 45. 

May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Bari-Tenor.

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Harry (Featured Shows)

35 – 45. 

May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must be able to do a very convincing English accent. Actor who sings. Proficient acoustic guitar player, a plus. High Bari-Tenor.

 
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Bill (Featured Singer)

35 – 45.

May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Should be a very good actor who sings. High Baritone.

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Sky (Featured Singer)

Mid-late 20’s. 

Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Tenor.

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Lisa (Ensemble, Dancer/Vocalist)

18 – 25. 

Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should be African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American or any non-Caucasian young woman. Should sing and dance extremely well. (Must attend dancer call)

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Ali (Ensemble, Dancer/Vocalist)

18 – 25. 

Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. Should sing and dance extremely well. (Must attend dancer call)

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Pepper (Ensemble, Dancer/Vocalist)

Mid-late 20’s. 

Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a strong mover/dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. Bari-Tenor. (Must attend dancer call)

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Eddie (Ensemble, Dancer/Vocalist)

Mid-late 20’s. 

Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Must be a strong mover/dancer. Bari-Tenor. (Must attend dancer call)

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FEMALE ENSEMBLE / COVERS (Ensemble, Dancer/Vocalist)

Early 20’s to mid 30’s. 

Females, all ethnic and racial background. Strong dancers who sing. Additional understudies/covers will be cast out of the Ensemble. (Must attend dancer call)

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MALE ENSEMBLE / COVERS (Ensemble, Dancer/Vocalist)

Early 20’s to mid 30’s. 

Males, all ethnic and racial background. Strong dancers who sing. Some featured male ensemble roles have dance specialties for which Russian split jumps and acrobatics are a plus. Additional understudies/covers will be cast out of the Ensemble. (Must attend dancer call)

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