Benny Andersson News

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia!, the hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center August 2012. Performances begin on Tuesday, August 21 and run through Sunday, August 26 at the Fox Cities P.A.C. (more...)

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Happy Birthday, Judy Kuhn! Kuhn made her Broadway debut was in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. She then played Cosette in the 1987 multiple award winning Broadway production of Les Misérables brought her the first Tony Award nomination. The following year, Kuhn took on a transfer from London's West End, playing one of the main roles (Florence Vassy) in the Trevor Nunn-directed Chess, with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (formerly of ABBA) and lyrics by Tim Rice. Later in 1993, Kuhn played the role of Betty Schaefer in the U.S premier production of Sunset Boulevard at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles. Kuhn sang the title role in the 1995 Disney animated film, Pocahontas, the film included her rendition of the song Colors of the Wind, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for its composers Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. On October 23, 2007, Kuhn returned to the Broadway Production of Les Misérables after 20 years, but this time assuming the role of Fantine. (more...)

Watch the latest episode #7 of CafeMom Studios “On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!” - the exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway’s hit musical who also happen to be parents. Episode 7 – "Backstage at MAMM MIA! with Jennifer Perry": Jennifer Perry is one of the Stars of MAMMA MIA! on Broadway. In this episode, we follow her through her intense daily routine as she prepares to step on the Broadway stage. (more...)

The Duplex, in association with Ward More UND DIE LIEDER BEGINNEN with Frank Loman May 24. There is a $15 music charge. Information and reservations can be found by calling 212-255-5428. (more...)

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ global hit musical MAMMA MIA! will welcome new principals Christy Altomare, Lauren Cohn, Daniel Cooney, Felicia Finley, Aaron Lazar, Graham Rowat and Zak Resnick who will join Judy McLane as “Donna Sheridan” at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on Monday, June 4, 2012. (more...)

Watch the special Mother’s Day edition and latest episode #6 of CafeMom Studios “On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!” - the exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway’s hit musical who also happen to be parents. (more...)

East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, announces its 47th Anniversary Season, along with the return of THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB. This season, themed Spirited Away, includes the multidisciplinary ENCOUNTER by S.M. Raju and Aparna Sindhoor, the newly-reimagined TEA by Velina Hasu Houston, the world premiere of CHRISTMAS IN HANOI by Eddie Borey, and the Broadway musical CHESS, music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus Ulvaeus & lyrics by Tim Rice. (more...)

After playing the role of “Tanya” for the past seven years in Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, Broadway favorite Judy McLane will assume the starring role of “Donna Sheridan” on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). (more...)

Watch the latest episode #5 of CafeMom Studios "On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!" - the online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway's hit musical who also happen to be parents. Episode 5 is called "One Mother of a Long Day." (more...)

Today in 1988, Chess opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 68 performances. Chess is a musical with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, formerly of ABBA, and with lyrics by Tim Rice. The story involves a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other; all in the context of a Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, during which both countries wanted to win international chess tournaments for propaganda purposes. (more...)

Gary Milner will be joining real-life wife Sally Ann Triplett in the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at the Prince of Wales Theatre from 11 June 2012. Milner, who will play Sam Carmichael opposite SallyÂ’s Donna Sheridan, most recently appeared on stage playing the title role in Pericles at the RegentÂ’s Park Open Air Theatre. (more...)

Go backstage at the Winter Garden Theatre for a visit with the stars and crew of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ hit musical MAMMA MIA! (more...)

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Boston for a limited one week engagement. Performances begin on June 19th and run through June 24th at the Boston Opera House. MAMMA MIA! is part of the 2011-2012 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season. (more...)

Watch the latest episode #4 of CafeMom Studios "On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!" - the exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway's hit musical who also happen to be parents. Episode 4 - "A Supporting Cast" - When you work on Broadway, your co-workers become a second family. In this episode, David, Jennifer and Monica bring their kids together for a play-date and Irene shares how her Broadway Family helped her get through breast cancer. Watch the episode below! (more...)

Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angles Drama CriticÂ’s Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, has announced an exciting quintet of shows to celebrate its seventeenth season of Broadway in Concert musicals. (more...)

Watch the latest episode #3 of CafeMom Studios "On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!" - the exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway's hit musical who also happen to be parents. BroadwayWorld has the video for you below! (more...)

University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music has announced its 2012-2013 mainstage series, including selections from opera, musical theatre and drama. (more...)

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will kick off the annual Times Square Alliance Earth Day celebration with a special live performance of “Dancing Queen” at “Keep America Beautiful"’s 2012 Great American Cleanup NYC Kickoff in the middle of Times Square Thursday, April 19 at 12:20pm on Military Island (Broadway & 7th Avenue between 43rd & 44th Streets). (more...)

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 4/15/2012. (more...)