Jim Newman’s casting in the national tour for “Mamma Mia!” — which will play at the Academy of Music Aug. 6-11 — is a little unusual given his feelings for the original musical featuring the songs of pop group ABBA. “The truth is, I saw the movie and hated it,” Newman said of the 2008 … Continue reading From thirst traps to ‘Mamma Mia’: Jim Newman takes the stage