International Tour of MAMMA MIA! Heads to Liverpool, 6/3/10

The international tour of "MAMMA MIA!" will play at the Echo Arena Liverpool for 3 weeks only from June 3rd - June 20th 2010, with a gala press night on Thursday 3 June. The tour is coming to Liverpool for the first time, direct from a highly successful engagement in Switzerland.

Global Producer Judy Craymer says, "It's so exciting that we can bring this wonderful production to such a prestigious city as Liverpool."

Ian Congdon, Sales Manager for the Echo Arena, says, "This isn't just any theatre tour - it's a global touring phenomenon of unparalleled success. To welcome the show to Liverpool for the people of the region is a great pleasure, and the intimate ‘Theatre Format' seating will guarantee a fantastic experience. It has taken months of hard work to secure the event and we can't wait for the opening night!"

Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson's enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago...

With music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, "MAMMA MIA!" is written by Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast. The production is designed by Mark Thompson with lighting design by Howard Harrison, sound design by Andrew Bruce & Bobby Aitken and musical supervision, additional material & arrangements by Martin Koch.

From West End smash to global phenomenon, "MAMMA MIA!" has already been seen by more than 40 million people in over 190 cities across North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. It has already grossed over $2 billion at the box office worldwide. The original London production opened in 1999 and has been seen by over 5 million people, grossing over £185 million at the UK Box Office. The International Tour is in its fifth year of touring, having been seen by over 3 million people in cities as diverse as Cape Town, Zurich, Dublin, Beijing, Taipei, Berlin, Paris, Lisbon, Pretoria, Dubai, Copenhagen, Tel Aviv, Riga, Shanghai, Helsinki, Bratislava, Prague, Glasgow and Budapest.

The International Tour is produced by Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal, Stage Entertainment and NGM.

Tickets are priced from £15.00 - £35.00 for Tuesday to Thursday evening performances and all matinee performances, and from £20.00 - £39.50 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening performances and the gala night on Thursday 3 June. Tickets are available online at www.echoarena.com, www.mamma-mia.com, www.ticketmaster.co.uk or through the Box Office on 0844 8000 400. For group bookings (10+), call 0844 561 7672. Performances times are Tuesdays to Sundays at 7.30pm, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday September 28th. 

Visit the "MAMMA MIA!" website for more information at: www.mamma-mia.com