Abba Mania

My girlfriend and I loved it. The show was as good as expected and in a beautiful and easily accessible venue.

It sounds like a cliché - but Abba was truly amazing - a "Blast from the Past! High intensity, energetic, performances and lots of invited 'audience-participation' made it loads of fun! Literally non-stop music with lots of opportunities to sing along to the many songs, that represent a feel-good part of our national history. I highly recommend this show - it was uplifting, and left us feeling good about the world!!

ABBA Mania kicked off the concert with such high energy! They sounded absolutely amazing! They were so engaging with the audience. Loved Loved Loved ABBA Mania and would recommend anyone to go see them. I will definitely go see them again!!!

I hope it returns next year because I'll be there, I would love to be entertained like that again.

ABBA is timeless and still so loved today. The effort and energy of the performers had the house rocking. Enjoyed the costumes and the lighting effects.

Concert was as I expected. Music was good. The venue was nice. There was not as many people as I expected. I wonder if this was due to the type or amount of advertising.

I thought Frida and Angetha were very, very good. However, there was a feeling of "Karaoke" in the air. There was a ton of "backup" sounds going on and it was very obvious. Bjorn at least did a little singing into the microphone, but I didn't see Benny sing (or lip sinc) once. Why was there a mike in front of him? He didn't even pretend. Also, his piano was turned away from the crowd, which made me feel a little suspicious of exactly how much of the sound was actually coming from his playing. But enough on the negatives.... The girls were totally on top of their game. I couldn't have been more satisfied. Bjorn did a wonderful job with "Does Your Mother Know". They sang every ABBA song I'm aware of. And they were very gracious to the embarassing small crowd that turned out to see them. But one thing for sure - the people that did show up showed up because they all (including me) LOVE ABBA!

More energy then the original group. Danced all night.

Abba Mania is a GREAT show. See it if you have the Opportunity.

So much energy --- first time I'd seen them in a few years and, if possible, they're better than ever.

The cast did a wonderful job of singing the ABBA songs and playing the ABBA members. Also, they managed to get the entire audience (many of us older) involved!! :)

Overall the performance was good because of the music. The group of 6 of us agreed pretty much that the sound of the lead singers, and singers was very muffled and difficult to understand the words. The stage was boring, very plain, very white, JUST did not grab you and did nothing for the overall performance.

Knowing who Abba are dates many of us. But, there was nothing dated about the production, performance and Oh My God energy at Abba Mania's show! Everyone, young and old needed no encouragement to stand, clap and dance to most songs with one notable exception. The audience sat in quite reverence and shared tissues during "Agnetha's" personally inspired "The Winner Takes It All." "Agnetha's" and "Frida's" voices and harmony were spot on and did I mention they are gorgeous? 30-40 years of stage sound technology advancements added so much depth to today's enjoyment. The only reason not to see this show is if platform shoes are personally repulsive.

My group of ladies , in our 60's, thoroughly enjoyed the show! The ladies of the band were fabulous and unstoppable. They went on and on and did a great job!! The guys did a great job of backing up the ladies and allowing them to showcase their talents.

Everyone in the audience became a Dancing Queen--great show with amazing singers who look and sound like Abba--I'd definitely go back!

This was an excellent show. They had the audience out of their chairs singing, dancing and swaying the majority of the show. I would go see them again in a heartbeat!

The show was fun. The singers really got the audience going.

At the beggining we were a little cold because we thought it would be the actual group and it is not but I think these singers are a whole show and they really had us on our feet!!!

Hated it, hated it, hated it. Cheesy, kitschy, dumb. All I wanted was for them to sing the Abba songs, not pretend they were them. They affected a Swedish accent, called themselves by the Abba band members' names, dressed like they lived in the 1970s, had the bands' hairstyle, etc. It was really appalling. I closed my eyes just so I wouldn't have to see how ridiculous they looked, but it didn't work because they would refer to each other by the band members' names intermittently in between songs. They kept on having the audience sing with them, put up hands in the air, sway them, and do other cheesy stuff. I left after about five songs, and would have done so sooner had the opportunity presented itself. They're not Abba, they will never be, the audience knows that, they know that. Just sing the songs in tribute to the band, not pretend to be them.

The music should be in the background and the Microphones for the singers should be a little louder. since they were so low we really couldn't hear them clearly over the instruments. the sound tech said "I am doing the best I can". bad excuse!

musically acceptable, ridiculous choreography, nonexistent concert atmosphere!

This was such an awesome concert - well worth the wait since I bought the ticket in June. The group, who dressed up and even looked somewhat like the original ABBA, were so good at what they did. They even got the crowd involved many times and I even saw many older seniors (70-80's) getting up and joining in the music. Such a great time. The only downside was when we left the theater it was pouring down rain but the concert couldn't prevent that.

An amazing venue in a 90 year old restored downtown San Diego theater. Comfortable, and not a crowded feeling. All seats were filled with ABBA fans (mostly women), who enjoyed every minute. They danced and rocked to the songs. They sang along. My 10 year old daughter enjoyed the acts too, singing along with most songs. The two singers were terrific, changing hair and costumes a few times. We had a great time and would return to the theater for another show. Parking was right across the street. Downtown was filled with shoppers and those taking in the sights. A fun evening.

Immensely entertaining! Loved it. Wish Fox Theatre would bring more outstanding entertainment like that."

Abba Mania was exciting and fun, they were great. They had the audience up on our feet dancing and singing all of the favorites.

The concert was very good, however, it would have been much better if it had all the performers that were shown in the video. I expected more and got less.

Totally unremarkable. They did the songs, they tried to make it fun, but they just didn't pull it off. Maybe it was the poor (attempting to look sweedish, I guess) wigs. There were even times I would have sworn the performers were lip-syncing.

We were right up close and enjoyed the dancing in the aisle, standing on our feet, clapping and singing along to the music of ABBA!

The settings, the artists, and the music of ABBA was heavenly. I have been following this group from the mid-70's and every time I hear these songs, it takes me back to wonderful and best memories of my life. The entire presentation was flawless.

ABBA was great fun! I'm glad I went. The seats were very good.

Felt like the original. Great show with lots of energy.

Although music was good and entertaining for the most part, the dancing was a bit mechanical and jokes a little flat. Did not seem to be able to completely engage the whole audience. As a result the few people that were standing blocked the view of those who weren't. A tad bit ameteurish. Did not enjoy the less popular Abba solos, instrumental and vocal.

Great show, good music, excellent costumes, wonderful experience.

This was the complete opposite of mania. My goodness. The fake swedish accents were soooooo bad.

ABBA Maina brought back many wonderful memories. Hand clapping, singing, dancing and all of the great hits created by ABBA. The group was very good bring back the sounds of a great group.

The performance was excellent. Listening to ABBA music was an evening filled with pleasure. The performers brought the original group's music to life for the audience.

Had a blast with my BFF. Fabulous girls night out dinner and a show

This group is so amazing, one forgets they are actually not the real ABBA! The people next to me thought abbamania was the real Abba though :)

Best tribute band performance. The venue and staging just accentuated the performance and it was brilliant!. Highly recommend anyone who's an ABBA fan and wants to relive that era to attend this performance!

Good music by a good cover band! Lots of sing-along to great tunes.

I have seen this before but still enjoyed the music.

It was a fun show! The music was wonderful & the gorgeous gals were entertaining - they were all amazing singers! The costumes were sometimes tacky (mainly the guys'), but I think that may have just been how it was in the '70s! I would definitely see them again! I hope the rumors of an ABBA reunion in 2019 are true! And if so, I hope tickets won't be too expensive.

My wife and I walked out after the 5th song. It's a shame there are no refunds. Three to four times a year, we attend 3-4 concerts, plays, shows, etc, for almost 15 years now. This was the most disappointing show we have ever seen in that time frame. If ABBA saw this show, they would not be happy for the (mis)representation. The band was severely amateurish, to the point my wife and I thought we were watching a high school show. Everything was canned, bad acting and all, including the interactions with the audience. Nothing was spontaneous. It was all painfully pre-planned. We knew something was not going to go right with this show as soon as they walked out. The wigs were horrible. Absolutely horrible. The outfits were nothing like ABBA's. The backup band was obviously, in watching them, was not engaged at all. No smiling, nothing...just a couple of musicians playing their instruments...with a somber face.

Incredible show!! My sisters and I had so much fun at this show!! Performers were excellent, personable, talented and engaging!! Love this venue!!!

Plain, is how d describe the show. And although the delivery (vocals) was good, the visual aspects lacked excitement. The dance routines appeared too rehearsed/unnatural. Both female singers wore way too much makeup-they reminded me of Barbie dolls rather than the 70 s soft, natural looks of the girls. I also think the whole production would have appeared more interesting if they had a background screen with maybe the real ABBA s concert performances.

It was a great show. The girls are extremely talented, very fun. It was so fun. I would recommend

Loved the show, took my 13 year old daughter. Danced, interactive, a very fun night!

ABBA has such great songs, and it's great that they can be heard live once more. Growing up in the U.K. when they wee in their prime, hearing their music live brings back memories.

Fun throwback in time. Upbeat and uplifting. Audience encouraged to get up off your feet and dance

The group looked and sounded like Abba. The performances were spot on. There was an issue of the band being too loud and we weren't able to hear the vocals that well. It's a shame because these women can sing.

I thought the show was awesome! The singers were amazing and so talented!! The band was very creative and fun too! The music was a little loud, sometimes you had a hard time hearing the singers but besides that it was a blast!! I would definitely see the show again. Well done!

I think that we had seen this show before years ago. Costuming was good songs were great. Very enjoyable the place was rocking. If you like Abba go see this show.

The band was fun to watch they are all talented- the music was enjoyable - it was a get up and dance type of show - lots of fun

I was really surprised as it was my first time seeing them. They truly put on a great show the ladies do a great job interacting with the audience actually going out too us. I got to them allot of credit I looked at there schedule they played in Illinois two days before us and the night before they were in West Virginia as we are in New Jersey that's allot of miles and you would never know it with the energy on stage . great job come back to New Jersey you got a new fan.

The performance was very technical and most songs had little emotion.

We took my mom, who has been a Abba fan. Saw an ABBA like show about 20 years ago too! Unfortunately diagnosed with Alzheimer s and when driving up told us she doesn t even know what songs they sing. I said, don t worry you ll recognize them. First Song, Mom was up out of her seat DANCING. What a great time for her and awesome to see Mom have so much fun! She would mimic the ladies on stage and their moves. A lot of FUN!

The vocals were amazingly good, the backup band was fantastic. This was not only good music, but a wonderful show as well. All in all, quite a production.

Attended with my wife and her friend. Show was very enjoyable. Would go again.

Very Energetic! If you love ABBA, please go see this show :)

Worst show I have ever attended! The singing was not harmonious, the performers spoke with phony accents and sounded as if they were talking to a bunch 5 year olds. It was so bad my wife and I left at the intermission. This from a goy that has seen Mama Mia (the play) three times.

It was fantastic. I never got to see Abba, but if you closed your eyes you'd swear you were at one. For two hours I was 35 to 40 you're younger. A sentiment I'm sure was shared by many in the audience judging by ages of most in attendance. However there were numerous younger people there also. I notes one young woman who attending with two older women's and at first she seemed bored to be there, but later was cheering with the audience. It's nice to be able to recall your younger days occasionally.

the show was way too loud and all the choreographed hand and foot movements took away from the music

It was an unforgettable concert, made me want more. I cant believe there a lot of people who went to see them. The theatre was full. I brought my 18 yr old and 10 yr old and they enjoyed it even though they only know 1 or 2 of their songs.

The show was fun and entertaining. Just thought it was a little short. So much more music, and what was presented only lasted an hour. Kinda sad.

Although outside of the typical age demographic for this show, my fellow millenials and I were thrilled to come across Abba Mania while perusing hip concert options. The performance did not disappoint - a very convincing Agnetha wowed the crowd with vocals, while a somewhat less convincing Bjorn explored the stage and kept the energy high. The greatest surprise of the show came at the very beginning, when the announcer introduced the cast as all-Canadian. "Is this what Canada is like?", I asked myself. My friend replied, "stop talking to yourself, we're in public." It's fine though. Anyway, with the election coming up, it's nice to know that our neighbors to the north will be able to keep me entertained if I have to relocate.

Great show...High Energy...very talented performers....I'll go again...

The worst production I have ever seen, even my Granddaughter's Junior Hi School play was more professional. The should was muffled, the dancing was boring, there was no set on stage, just the musicians, on tablecloth covered stands.It was corny, no audience participation. Could not wait to leave. I left at intermission.

As the evening began, we noticed that their was an unusual amount of elderly people in the crowd (75 plus). As the concert began, the crowd was mellow. So we relocated up a few rows and were able to stand and dance throughout the entire concert. By the end of the concert, 90% of the crowd was on its' collective feet.

In general, I found the show entertaining at best. The girls were fairly good; the two guys were at best just there. Especially, the one portraying Bjorn. He couldn't even play guitar and had zero personality. If they should return to Raleigh again, I hope they will find someone who has more stage presence and can at least play the designated instrument.

This concert was painful on the ears. Absolutely horrible. Did not do justice to the original ABBA. It was a trainwreck of screechy music. People were leaving before intermission. I left at intermission. The balance was terrible -- all you could hear were drums. The mics were out of balance with way too much treble so that the ladies' voices sounded screechy. They also used the same dance routines for just about every song. It was the worst concert I've ever been to.

Abba Mania was a very enjoyable show.The costumes were perfect and the performers did a fantastic job. They also did a good job engaging the audience in singing along.

The show was really great - the only problem is the lights often shown directly into our eyes, so you couldn't look at the show during those times and I left with a headache.

If you love Abba, this show captures the quality of superior voices to deliver the songs. All the hits were presented and they encouraged the audience to get involved. High energy and authenticity.

As a big-time fan of ABBA, I knew I'd love the music, but the two young women were phenomenal in delivering the songs. The audience was not only up and clapping, but dancing in the aisles. The performance went far beyond what I expected and I had hoped for a lot. The key fact is I'd pay to see it again ... and again!

Too loud, all the time. Out of tune. Choreography was limited. Singers did not have much vocal range. Costumes fair. Disappointing. Lead guitarist just stood there. Did he actually perform? Who was this group?

It was not long enough and they could have played more songs i think 2hrs is an average concert. Pretty pricey with all the addtional charges added on for an 90min show

I totally enjoyed the concert. One would have thought that ABBA was really there. The entire audience was totally involved in the show. Would recommend this and hope it comes back next year. My daughters and son in laws would really enjoy. We are a musical family and still enjoy the old tunes.

I totally enjoyed the concert. One would have thought that ABBA was really there. The entire audience was totally involved in the show. Would recommend this and hope it comes back next year. My daughters and son in laws would really enjoy. We are a musical family and still enjoy the old tunes.

ABBA Mania vocals were great, Good choreography. I have attended many events at the Center of the Arts and it really adds a variety of events to the Metro area.

It was pure fun and a feel good time from start to finish. The singing was right on and the performance took you back in time.

the best show i have ever seen. please, please return next year

This show abba mania was just awsome.My wife and I really enjoyed it so much. It felt like going to a real abba concert. We hope the same show comes back again next yesr and we will definately be comming with alot of other people/ girls were beautiful and great singers

We really enjoyed the show. And the seats were great. When they return next year count us in and maybe more family too. A very enjoyable evening.

The show was great -- even for a crowd of seniors; realize thirty-six years ago the same crowd were not sporting canes or gray hair. The band continued to pump everyone up and by the time Dancing Queen was played -- no one wanted to leave. I attended the concert with three generations of ABBA music lovers and we all appreciated the show. Question: Was this the same group that performed at the Chaq. Institute during the summer of 09?

They were dead on. Great evening and a very entertaining group.

ABBA Mania was long on campy , but NOTshort on fun. The wigs were a riot on the four leaders, and the 70s costumes were spot on. My husband and I shared a few laughs, stood and danced and clapped with the crowd. But it was definitely an older crowd, and I am in my mid forties! But overall, it was a nice escape with some terrific feel good music.

VERY impressed and looking forward to seeing this show again.....soon I hope!!!! Vocals were amazing!!!!!

Good show, lots of fun and Williamsville East Choral group got to go on stage and sing backup! What a thrill to perform on a big stage. Hope they had fun, they did a good job

With the exception of a couple of solo performances (by Agnetha), this was the weakest of the ABBA Tribute groups I have seen. The group seemed better suited for cruise ships. The girls didn't sound anything like ABBA (not that I expect them to sound exactly like the original). Overall, they weren't that good. The Bjorn character showed plenty of energy. However, "Benny" was lifeless on the keyboard and seemed bored (I could tell since I was i in the 5th row). The group tried to update some ABBA classics and the group's live nuances through dancing and audience participation. Overall, the effort fell short and people would be much better off going to see ABBA the Music or Bjorn Again (the best ABBA shows out there).

This was a great concert. The music, dancing, costumes, etc were outstanding. There were people from 2 to 80 years old and everyone was having a great time!

We really enjoyed the concert. The music was exceptional the proformer were great. I would suggest it to a friend and would see them when they come to Milwaukee again.

We took my 2 1/2 year old grandaughter to the show because she is a big fan of all Abba music after seeing Mama Mia. She sang and danced in the aisles. The event staff moved us from the mezzanine area to eighth row center stage and Maggie was able to go right up in front of the stage and danced and sang her little heart out. It was an amazing experience for her and for us to see.

I attended the concert with five friends. Everyone enjoyed the energy of the concert. Thought trying to get the audience to participate was great. The girls' voices were outstanding. Very pleasant evening.

The theater seemed to be too big for an average crowd for the show. Understandably, more girls than boys. But to tell you the truth, if you are the kind of person that loved abba muisc for the genius of music, you are going to love this group re-presenting it live. Speaking for myself, I went there only cuz my wife wanted to go, but although "the man...grrrr" is not likely to sway and clap with the soft tunes of Fernando, thank you for the music, I found myself clapping with the rest of the crowd, its catching! The singing was sensational, their voices blended beautifully, I gotta admit, although i thought the solo pieces were punctuated by heavy breathing (ofcourse, they moved and sang, wot wud u expect), it was a graceful show put up by the group. They should avoid trying to get the crowd on their feet for songs that are meant to be heard with heads n hearts swaying with the tunes. It was like standing for two lines of the song and then u are trying to see whether u can sit without having to see butt of the person in the next row up-close. Some songs are just not for dance, neither for claps but only for heart to enjoy. But...I will give them 10/10...great performance...worth my money. We left the place happy and for me, thats what counts.

Music was great. Performers were just ok. Not enough pazz in the show. Performers tried but couldn't get audiance to really get involved.

May not be the real Abba, but it was a great show.

Very good show. Fast paced and very good audience participation

We have always loved ABBA's music and ABBA Mania was a great chance for us to enjoy it. We loved each song and the invitations to join in and sing and dance with the performers. They were VERY friendly and fun to watch. We would definitely go again!

Truly a great show. We enjoyed the entire show. The only thing that could have been better were our seats. We were excited to know we were in the third row orchestra seats. However we were not aware we would have a partial view and the music speakers would be sooo loud.

Whoever played Anna has a beautiful voice. I enjoyed the song selection very much. However, all of the dancing around the stage by Anna and Frieda was overdone. I always remember the group standing and singing together on songs they were all involved in. Benny and Bjorn sat by themselves playing their respective instruments and Frieda was only a little more involved.