Mamma Mia! Standout Allyson Carr on Her Journey From Staten Island Girl to Broadway Dancing Queen

This week, Broadway.com’s Gotta Dance! series pays tribute to Allyson Carr, an eye-catching dancer in the Mamma Mia! ensemble. Carr, who is best known for her gravity-defying leaps onstage at the Winter Garden Theatre, made her Broadway debut in the hit ABBA tuner. After getting her start in Staten Island, the dancing diva attended the famous LaGuardia High School before hitting it big on the Main Stem. Click below to watch Carr bust a move in these glittering photos by Matthew Murphy, then check out her disco steps in person at Mamma Mia!

Watch the video below to find out how Carr went from dancing on coffee tables to performing on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre.

About the Photographer
Matthew Murphy is a New York City-based photographer specializing in theater and dance. His work appears regularly in the Arts and Leisure section of The New York Times and additional credits include Bravo TV, New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, The Village Voice, Dance Magazine, The Financial Times and The New York Post. He is a former member of American Ballet Theatre. For more information visit MurphyMade.com.

Additional Credits: Hair & makeup by Ariel Vega; styling by David Withrow; production assistant: Kevin Thomas Garcia; Photo Post Production: Matthew Murphy & Jennifer Dunne