THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • Winter 2018-19 73 TheCoastalBend.com Live Theater Mamma Mia at the Harbor Playhouse March 7th‑31st—ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! 1802 N. Chaparral St. • (361) 888-7469 • HarborPlayhouse.com American Bank Center Harlem Globetrotters Sunday March 17th—The most famous and hilarious basketball team in the world has been entertaining audiences around the world since 1929, when the Globetrotters were formed as the first African-American professional basket- ball team. Seeing the Harlem Globe- trotters is an experience kids will never forget, and their annual stop in the Coastal Bend brings out fans of all ages for an afternoon of fun at the American Bank Center Arena. American Bank Center Franco Escamilla Monday March 16th—Known as“The Master of Sarcasm,”Franco Escamilla is the founder of La Diablo Squad, a group of comedians that performs live on his weekly La Mesa Reñoña YouTube show. Escamilla was the first stand-up comedian to perform two sold-out shows at the National Auditorium in Mexico, and he is the first Spanish- language comedian to tour Asia and Europe. AmericanBankCenter.com