Legendary Ellen’s Stardust Diner Hosts New “MAMMA MIA!” Brunches

 

A perfect commemoration of MAMA MIA’s return to Broadway after opening 25 years ago, Ellen’s Stardust Dinner has scheduled a series of festive “MAMMA MIA! brunches. The brunches will feature Ellen’s famous singing servers, the Stardusters, for a non-stop, energetic musical brunch in the downstairs theater at the Iridium.  MAMMA MIA! will play next door at the Winter Garden Theatre beginning August 2 for six weeks only.

 

Ellen's Stardust Diner Stardusters credit Meryl Pearlstein

 

Here we go again! MAMMA MIA!, the ABBA musical megahit and ninth-longest running show in Broadway history will reprise the show in its original Broadway theater. The show ended its run at the Broadhurst Theatre with a total of 5,773 performances in 2015.

Ellen Hart, owner and founder of the beloved musical-theater diner (and Miss Subways 1959), introduced the summer program with a surprise version of “Dancing Queen” by three of the cast members of the new production. The three ladies joined the Stardusters for a glittering event that also offered themed menu items and an audience bedazzled in “inner Donna, Sophie and disco diva” attire. 

 

Ellen Hart with the Honey Honey Milkshake courtesy Ellen's Stardust Diner

The menu is a fun MAMA MIA!-influenced selection of brunch favorites with Gimme Gimme Chicken & Waffles, Voulez Vous Vegan Parfait, Super Trouper Short Stack, among others. The cocktail menu is equally whimsical with Our Last Summer Sangria, Mamma Mia Mimosa, Lay All Your Love On Me Bellini, and Take a Chance on Me Bloody Mary.

Tickets start at $50 and can be found HERE for the full brunch, show and gratuity. A bottomless mimosa ticket is available for $75. The next brunch is on Sunday July 27 at 2pm; with 3 in August on August 10 at 11am, August 24 at 11am, August 31 at 11am and 2pm; two in September 21 at 11am and 2pm; and a final one on October 12 at 11am.

For those dining at Ellen’s upstairs, tributes to ABBA continue with a special menu item, the new Honey, Honey Milkshake, a honey ice cream blend top with whipped cream, honeycomb cereal and an edible bee. The diner welcomes guests throughout the year in its 1950s retro-themed space. Pro Tip: Come early – there’s always a line!

 

Donna and the Dynamos from the Broadway Cast courtesy Ellen's Stardust Diner