Victor Wallace Has Returned to Milwaukee in Mamma Mia
The Wisconsin native is starring as Sam Carmichael in the national tour at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Children’s Theater
Wisconsin-born actor Victor Wallace has returned to his home state as part of the Mamma Mia national tour. The production is currently delighting audiences at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee.
Why it matters
The performance highlights a full-circle moment for the Wisconsin native, who has been deeply involved with the musical for years. His return to the region brings a veteran stage presence to this latest stop on the 25th-anniversary tour.
The show celebrates its 25th anniversary after an original Broadway run that lasted 14 years. Wallace began his journey with the musical in a 2003 Las Vegas production.
The players
Victor Wallace
A Wisconsin-born actor who has built a professional career through multiple iterations of the Mamma Mia musical.
Marcus Performing Arts Center
A major cultural venue in Milwaukee that hosts national touring Broadway productions and local performances.
The details
Victor Wallace portrays the character Sam Carmichael in the ongoing national tour of the hit musical, which features the iconic pop catalog of ABBA. Wallace, who hails from Delavan, Wisconsin, previously performed in a 2025 Broadway stint of the show before joining this traveling production.
Timeline
2001: Mamma Mia opened on Broadway.
2003: Wallace played the role of Sky in Las Vegas.
2012: Wallace made his Broadway debut.
2023: Wallace began playing the role of Sam Carmichael.
September 2026: National tour performs at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Industry Dynamics
The current tour extends the commercial legacy established by the original 14-year Broadway run of the production. This enduring popularity demonstrates the continued success of the jukebox musical format in regional markets across the country.
Local audiences can attend the production at the Marcus Performing Arts Center throughout September 2026. Tickets and showtimes are available through the venue’s official box office portal.
The takeaway
The return of a native performer to the Marcus Performing Arts Center offers a unique chance for local fans to see a seasoned professional in an iconic role. The production demonstrates how classic hit musicals continue to find success by cycling through regional markets nationwide.
Further reading
Learn more about local productions at the Children’s Theater hub.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WISN.
