OU Moms Weekend to Feature Beloved Musical 'MAMMA MIA!'

Screening of the hit ABBA-inspired film set for April 10-11 in Athens, Ohio.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:00pm

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A minimalist, abstract poster design featuring stark black silhouettes of a mother and daughter embracing, set against a vibrant red background, conveying the emotional core of the MAMMA MIA! musical.The timeless story of a mother's love takes center stage as OU Moms Weekend hosts a special screening of the beloved musical 'MAMMA MIA!'Athens Today

The Athena Cinema in Athens, Ohio is hosting a special screening of the hit musical comedy film 'MAMMA MIA!' as part of Ohio University's Moms Weekend 2026 celebrations. The beloved movie, featuring a soundtrack full of classic ABBA songs, will be shown across four showtimes on Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th.

Why it matters

MAMMA MIA! is one of the highest-grossing and most beloved musical films of all time, with its story of a daughter trying to find her real father before her wedding resonating with audiences worldwide. Hosting a screening during OU's Moms Weekend provides a fun, celebratory event for students and their families to enjoy together.

The details

The Athena Cinema will be showing MAMMA MIA! at 7pm and 8pm on Friday, April 10th, as well as 3pm and 4pm on Saturday, April 11th. Admission is $8 per person, and the theater will be offering Aperol Spritz and Mimosa drink specials to set the Mediterranean mood. The film stars Meryl Streep as Donna, an independent hotelier in Greece, as she prepares for her daughter Sophie's wedding with the help of two old friends.

  • The MAMMA MIA! screenings will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026 and Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • Showtimes are scheduled for 7pm and 8pm on Friday, and 3pm and 4pm on Saturday.

The players

MAMMA MIA!

A beloved musical comedy film featuring a soundtrack of classic ABBA songs. The movie follows a daughter's quest to find her real father before her wedding.

Athena Cinema

An independent movie theater in Athens, Ohio that is hosting the special MAMMA MIA! screenings as part of OU's Moms Weekend 2026 celebrations.

Meryl Streep

The acclaimed actress who stars as Donna, the independent hotelier in Greece, in MAMMA MIA!

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The takeaway

This special MAMMA MIA! screening during OU Moms Weekend provides a fun, celebratory event for students and their families to enjoy the beloved musical together, creating lasting memories through the power of music and storytelling.