Catherine Johnson
Latest News on Catherine Johnson:
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at The Paramount to go on Sale in February (Jan 29, 2025)
MAMMA MIA! Presented By Broadway Dallas Tickets On Sale January 17 (Jan 14, 2025)
MAMMA MIA! Returns To Orpheum Theatre In April 2025 (Dec 17, 2024)
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at The Paramount to go on Sale in February (Jan 29, 2025)
MAMMA MIA! Presented By Broadway Dallas Tickets On Sale January 17 (Jan 14, 2025)
MAMMA MIA! Returns To Orpheum Theatre In April 2025 (Dec 17, 2024)
BIO
Theatre: Rag Doll and Renegades (Bristol Old Vic), Too Much Too Young (Bristol Old Vic and London Bubble), Boys Mean Business, Dead Sheep, Little Baby Nothing (Bush Theatre, London), Shang-a-Lang (Bush Theatre and national tour) and MAMMA MIA! (worldwide). Her plays have been produced in Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Through the Wire, a musical for NT/Shell Connections.
Television: Episodes of "Casualty", "Byker Grove", "Love Hurts", "Gold", "Linda Green", the screenplays of "Rag Dol"l and "Where’s Willy?" (HTV) and "Sin Bin" (BBC), the series "Love in the 21st Century" (Channel 4).
Awards: Catherine has won the Bristol Old Vic/HTV Playwrighting Award, Thames Television’s Writer-in-Residence Award and Thames Television’s Best Play Award and was nominated in 2002 for a Tony Award for Best Musical Book for MAMMA MIA!
FILM: Catherine has written the screenplay for the MAMMA MIA! movie released July 2008.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Book of a Musical
Catherine Johnson, Mamma Mia!
Videos
Video: How Christine Sherrill Went From Middle School To Starring In MAMMA MIA!
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-15 13:10:17
VIDEO: Go Inside MAMMA MIA!'s Re-Opening Night at The Novello Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-08-27 12:25:48
VIDEO: Original MAMMA MIA Cast Members Perform For Sick Castmate Neal Wright
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-07 08:26:36
VIDEO: Connecticut High Schoolers Get Special Messages From Former MAMMA MIA! Broadway and Tour Cast Members
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-30 10:42:48
BWW Flashback: Celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s Anniversary With a Look Back at Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-10-18 14:55:14
VIDEO: Current and Former MAMMA MIA! Cast Members Mark the Show's 20th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-09 06:51:12
VIDEO: Pierce Brosnan, Christine Baranski, & More Chat MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN on THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - 2018-07-16 10:53:58
VIDEO: Listen to Cher, Andy Garcia, & The Cast of MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN Perform FERNANDO
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-25 12:39:17
VIDEO: Lyric Video of Lily James Singing ABBA Hit From MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN
by Tori Hartshorn - 2018-05-10 16:21:10
VIDEO: Get an Extended Look at Cher in the Grammy Spot for MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-28 20:32:26
VIDEO: Here We Go Again! Watch the New Trailer for the MAMMA MIA Sequel
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-25 09:15:15
News
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at The Paramount to go on Sale in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount has revealed that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Seattle will go on sale on Tuesday, February 4. Learn more and see how to purchase.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount has revealed that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Seattle will go on sale on Tuesday, February 4. Learn more and see how to purchase.
MAMMA MIA! Presented By Broadway Dallas Tickets On Sale January 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Dallas will go on sale Friday, January 17. Find out how to get tickets and learn more about the touring production here.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Dallas will go on sale Friday, January 17. Find out how to get tickets and learn more about the touring production here.
MAMMA MIA! Returns To Orpheum Theatre In April 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024
The 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, will return to San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre for a limited two-week engagement beginning Wednesday, April 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024
The 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, will return to San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre for a limited two-week engagement beginning Wednesday, April 30.
MAMMA MIA! On Sale Broadway At The Hobby Center This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024
Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Houston will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 6 for performances April 8-13, 2025 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024
Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Houston will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 6 for performances April 8-13, 2025 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
25th Anniversary Tour Of MAMMA MIA! is Coming to the Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Houston will go on sale to the general public this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Houston will go on sale to the general public this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase!
MAMMA MIA! Tickets Now On Sale At Chrysler Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024
Tickets for MAMMA MIA at Chrysler Hall are now available. Experience the beloved musical featuring ABBA's timeless hits in Norfolk. Secure your seats for this popular show.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024
Tickets for MAMMA MIA at Chrysler Hall are now available. Experience the beloved musical featuring ABBA's timeless hits in Norfolk. Secure your seats for this popular show.
MAMMA MIA! Sets Cast For Second Year of North American tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024
The cast has been announced for the second year of the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of Mamma Mia! The musical is currently playing to sold out audiences in Toronto, ON before continuing its North American Tour through June 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024
The cast has been announced for the second year of the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of Mamma Mia! The musical is currently playing to sold out audiences in Toronto, ON before continuing its North American Tour through June 2025.
Video: Amanda Seyfried Shares Latest MAMMA MIA 3 Update
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024
On a recent visit to the Today Show, Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried offered an update on the long-awaited third installment and the chances of seeing a 3rd Mamma Mia film.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024
On a recent visit to the Today Show, Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried offered an update on the long-awaited third installment and the chances of seeing a 3rd Mamma Mia film.
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Oct 14, 2024
The 1999 ABBA jukebox juggernaut is back again at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, full of cheery, dance-heavy numbers, a simple, wacky plot, and plenty of shiny spandex outfits. See what our critic had to say.
by Ilana Lucas - Oct 14, 2024
The 1999 ABBA jukebox juggernaut is back again at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, full of cheery, dance-heavy numbers, a simple, wacky plot, and plenty of shiny spandex outfits. See what our critic had to say.
Amanda Seyfried Reveals Her Dream MAMMA MIA! Song to Perform
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Amanda Seyfried has shared her dream song to sing from the Mamma Mia! musical catalog. The actress recently appeared on SiriusXM’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw and, during the interview, told Shaw that she has never had a chance to sing the title number.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Amanda Seyfried has shared her dream song to sing from the Mamma Mia! musical catalog. The actress recently appeared on SiriusXM’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw and, during the interview, told Shaw that she has never had a chance to sing the title number.
Amanda Seyfried Open to Sabrina Carpenter Playing Daughter in MAMMA MIA 3
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
Amanda Seyfried would be open to superstar Sabrina Carpenter playing her daughter in the third entry of the popular musical franchise.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
Amanda Seyfried would be open to superstar Sabrina Carpenter playing her daughter in the third entry of the popular musical franchise.
First Venues Revealed For New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
MAMMA MIA! will launch a new UK tour in 2025: opening at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton in October, before visiting Bristol, Oxford and Edinburgh, with further dates to be announced.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
MAMMA MIA! will launch a new UK tour in 2025: opening at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton in October, before visiting Bristol, Oxford and Edinburgh, with further dates to be announced.
MAMMA MIA! Returns To North Charleston PAC This January; Tickets On Sale Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024
MAMMA MIA will return to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from January 2-5.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024
MAMMA MIA will return to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from January 2-5.
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking and Reveals New Cast Members
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
The new cast has been announced for MAMMA MIA! from Monday 7 October 2024 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 27 September 2025 at London’s Novello Theatre, with tickets now on sale.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
The new cast has been announced for MAMMA MIA! from Monday 7 October 2024 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 27 September 2025 at London’s Novello Theatre, with tickets now on sale.
Tickets on Sale Now to MAMMA MIA! at the Kentucky Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Louisville are now on sale. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Louisville are now on sale. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Christine Baranski Says Producer Judy Kramer is Currently Planning MAMMA MIA 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2024
In a new interview, Christine Baranski provided an update on the highly anticipated threequel in the Mamma Mia! franchise. 'I was in London with [producer] Judy Kramer at our favorite watering hole, she is planning Mamma Mia 3,' Baranski said.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2024
In a new interview, Christine Baranski provided an update on the highly anticipated threequel in the Mamma Mia! franchise. 'I was in London with [producer] Judy Kramer at our favorite watering hole, she is planning Mamma Mia 3,' Baranski said.
Review: MAMMA MIA at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
by Rachel Wong - Jul 27, 2024
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA at Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy Of Performing Arts?
by Rachel Wong - Jul 27, 2024
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA at Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy Of Performing Arts?
Broadway in Cincinnati Engagement of MAMMA MIA! Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024
Get ready for the return of MAMMA MIA! as tickets go on sale July 19th. Don't miss the chance to experience this beloved musical featuring the timeless hits of ABBA live on stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024
Get ready for the return of MAMMA MIA! as tickets go on sale July 19th. Don't miss the chance to experience this beloved musical featuring the timeless hits of ABBA live on stage.
Photos: Jonathan Groff and Friends Celebrate New Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2024
2024 Tony nominee Jonathan Groff was honored with his very own caricature at Sardi’s. with remarks from friend, Sutton Foster. Check out photos from the big day!
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2024
2024 Tony nominee Jonathan Groff was honored with his very own caricature at Sardi’s. with remarks from friend, Sutton Foster. Check out photos from the big day!
Meryl Streep Expresses Interest in MAMMA MIA! 3: 'Of Course I Want to Do It'
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
After receiving the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Meryl Streep revealed that she soon has a meeting with Universal about returning for the highly-anticipated third entry in the Mamma Mia! franchise. She also expressed her concern with the nature of her return, as it was revealed that her character, Donna Sheridan, had passed away after the events of the first film.
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
After receiving the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Meryl Streep revealed that she soon has a meeting with Universal about returning for the highly-anticipated third entry in the Mamma Mia! franchise. She also expressed her concern with the nature of her return, as it was revealed that her character, Donna Sheridan, had passed away after the events of the first film.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Catherine Johnson been nominated for?
and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mamma Mia!.
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