Having the time of your life! MAMMA MIA! cast unleash their inner dancing queens ahead of the iconic ABBA musical's opening night in Melbourne

MAMMA MIA! the musical will return to the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday night.

And ahead of the iconic ABBA musical's opening night in the Victoria capital, the cast were spotted unleashing their inner dancing queens during a production media call.

Natalie O'Donnell, 41, who starred in Australia's first run of the popular musical as Sophie Sheridan in 2001 returned to the stage in 2018 to lead the cast through the highly energetic stage show. 

Having the time of your life! MAMMA MIA! cast unleashed their inner dancing queens ahead of the iconic ABBA musical's opening night in Melbourne on Wednesday night 

Having the time of your life! MAMMA MIA! cast unleashed their inner dancing queens ahead of the iconic ABBA musical's opening night in Melbourne on Wednesday night 

The brunette actress who now plays Sophie's mother, ‘Donna’ in the stage show was spotted showcasing her best jazz hands alongside two female ensemble members, Lisa Sontag and Sarah Kate Landy. 

The ladies beamed as they grooved around the stage in brightly-hued metallic jumpsuits, kitted-out with flared sleeves and pants.  

Later in the performance, Sam Hopper who plays 'Pepper' put on an ab-tastic display for onlookers. 

Dancing queens! The ladies beamed as they grooved around the stage in brightly-hued metallic jumpsuits, kitted-out with flared sleeves and pants. Pictured Natalie (M)

Dancing queens! The ladies beamed as they grooved around the stage in brightly-hued metallic jumpsuits, kitted-out with flared sleeves and pants. Pictured Natalie (M)

MAMMA MIA! the musical will return to the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday night

MAMMA MIA! the musical will return to the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday night

Pop of colour! The musical will return to the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday night

Pop of colour! The musical will return to the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday night

Fun times! Ahead of the iconic ABBA musical's opening night in the Victoria capital, the cast were spotted unleashing their inner dancing queens during a production media call

Fun times! Ahead of the iconic ABBA musical's opening night in the Victoria capital, the cast were spotted unleashing their inner dancing queens during a production media call

The hunky performer showed off his washboard abs and perfectly gym-honed trunks in an unbuttoned tropical shirt and a pair of purple Hawaiian print shorts.

The star who has previously starred in Cats (Australia) performed a series of impressive leaps and jumps for the audience.

Later, he was seen performing a theatrical tango with his scantily-clad co-star, who dazzled in a plunging swimsuit and sarong.

Ab-tastic! The star who has previously starred in Cats (Australia) performed a series of impressive leaps and jumps for the audience

Ab-tastic! The star who has previously starred in Cats (Australia) performed a series of impressive leaps and jumps for the audience

Sassy! Later, he was seen performing a theatrical tango with his scantily-clad co-star, who dazzled in a plunging swimsuit and sarong

Sassy! Later, he was seen performing a theatrical tango with his scantily-clad co-star, who dazzled in a plunging swimsuit and sarong

Purple fever! Scantily-clad star dazzled in a plunging swimsuit and sarong as she performed on-stage

Purple fever! Scantily-clad star dazzled in a plunging swimsuit and sarong as she performed on-stage

The stage spectacular appeared to slow down momentarily for an emotive moonlit pas de deux.

Sarah Morrison, who plays the role of Sophie Sheridan (Donna's Daughter) was pictured enthusiastically raising her hand to the sky as her male co-star held her hips.

The young bride-to-be has appeared on a number of TV shows, including Ladies the ABC's The Doctor Blake Mysteries and Making Dust.

Slow dance! Sarah Morrison, who plays the role of Sophie Sheridan (Donna's Daughter) was pictured enthusiastically raising her hand to the sky as her male co-star held her hips

Slow dance! Sarah Morrison, who plays the role of Sophie Sheridan (Donna's Daughter) was pictured enthusiastically raising her hand to the sky as her male co-star held her hips

Pas de deux! The stage spectacular appeared to slow down momentarily for an emotive moonlit pas de deux

Pas de deux! The stage spectacular appeared to slow down momentarily for an emotive moonlit pas de deux

The seasoned performer's ended the media call on a high note and gave fans one last serious dose of spirit fingers. 

Also starring in the musical is Offspring star Alicia Gardiner who will star as Rosie, one of Donna's feisty gal pals. 

The all-Australian cast also includes Josef Ber, Phillip Lowe and Ian Stenlake, as Donna's former lovers Bill, Harry and Sam, respectively. 

Chookas! The all-Australian cast includes Josef Ber, Phillip Lowe and Ian Stenlake, as Donna's former lovers Bill, Harry and Sam, respectively. Pictured MAMMA MIA! cast

Chookas! The all-Australian cast includes Josef Ber, Phillip Lowe and Ian Stenlake, as Donna's former lovers Bill, Harry and Sam, respectively. Pictured MAMMA MIA! cast

Fresh faces: Taking on the role of her daughter will be Sarah Morrison, whose acting credits include the musical Ladies in Black and on ABC's The Doctor Blake Mysteries

Fresh faces: Taking on the role of her daughter will be Sarah Morrison, whose acting credits include the musical Ladies in Black and on ABC's The Doctor Blake Mysteries

From screen to stage: Offspring star Alicia Gardiner will star as Rosie, one of Donna's feisty gal pals

From screen to stage: Offspring star Alicia Gardiner will star as Rosie, one of Donna's feisty gal pals