Las Vegas Mamma Mia! to Close in Summer of '08

The Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia! will end its run at the Mandalay Bay Theatre in late summer 2008.

Mamma Mia! remains the most successful and longest running full scale Broadway musical in Las Vegas and has played over 1,500 performances to more than 1 million people.  At closing, it will have played more than 2,300 performances.

"We have been so welcomed in Las Vegas by local audiences and visitors alike. I am so proud that we have paved the way for other blockbuster shows from London and Broadway to be able to play on the Strip. We have been very fortunate in partnering with Mandalay Bay who continue to support and promote Mamma Mia! in every possible way with us. . . . 2008 promises to be a very exciting year for Mamma Mia! as we are in discussions about bringing the show to new markets, including South America, that rarely get a chance to see live musical theatre," stated producer Judy Craymer.

"Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island.  On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.  Songs including "Dancing Queen,' 'The Winner Takes It All,' 'Money, Money, Money' and 'Take A Chance on Me' are all featured in this feel-good night of fun and laughter."

Led by a creative team of Craymer (Producer), Catherine Johnson (Book) and Phyllida Lloyd (Director), Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' (music and lyrics) Mamma Mia! opened at London's Prince Edward Theatre in April, 1999. The show has broken box office records around the world.

Mamma Mia! is produced by Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal. 

Visit www.mamma-mia.com for more information.  Visit www.mandalaybay.com for more on the Mandalay Bay.