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Mamma Mia! show in Philadelphia through Nov. 8, and a great dinner idea
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Every time I walk into the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, I love it more and more. On Nov. 3, I attended opening night of Mamma Mia! – the hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. Performances run through November 8.
This was first time seeing this amazing show, and it was truly great. There was certainly something for everyone in this musical. The music was lively, the dialogue snappy, and the story was engaging. It was evident to the sell-out crowd that the performers on stage enjoyed performing this magnificent show.
Great seats are still available and range in price from $28 to $82.50 with a limited number of VIP premium seats available for $100. Part of the Broadway Series, tickets can be purchased by calling 215-731-3333, online at www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway, at the Kimmel Center box office, Broad & Spruce Sts. (open daily 10am to 6pm) or at the Academy of Music box office, Broad & Locust Sts. (open during performances only). Groups of 15 or more will receive discounts for select performances by calling 215-790-5883.
Remaining performances include: Wednesday and Thursday evening at 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday evening at 8pm; Sunday evening at 6:30pm; matinees Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 1pm.
For a pre-theater dinner, my daughter and I dined at Max Brenner located at 1500 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. I selected this chocolate-themed eatery based on a friend’s recommendation. I wanted to go somewhere close to Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts that appealed to both my tween daughter’s style and tastes, yet a place that offered great drinks, salads, sandwiches, and traditional dinner selections for me – Max Brenner fit the bill! We arrived about 5:30 p.m. and we immediately were led to a very comfortable table. The service was attentive and prompt, and everyone who visited our table sported a smile.
The left side of restaurant features a hip bar, with a menu of chocolate drinks as well as traditional favorites. The seating plan is open and comfortable. The crowd was mixed –families with children, groups of friends, and couples. We sat next to a nice couple – who like us – were grabbing a pre-show dinner and tried the restaurant based on hearing positive feedback from co-workers.
Both my daughter and I enjoyed our dinners. She had a basket of chicken tenders and waffle fries, and homemade BBQ sauce that was served with a nifty brush used to “paint” the sauce on her tenders. I opted for an Asian chicken salad that was the best I’ve had. We split an amazing chocolate chip banana bread dessert that was served with homemade chocolate sauce, whipped cream and berries.
After dinner, we sampled truffles. My daughter’s first request after we left the dreamy chocolate haven – “When can we come back?”
Max Brenner
1500 Walnut Street
Philadelphia
215-344-8150
www.maxbrenner.com
The is also a location in Manhattan. Visit the Web site for more information.
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