MAMMA MIA! Becomes 12th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
by Lauren Wolman - January 4, 2010
MAMMA MIA! is now officially the 12th longest-running show in Broadway history after surpassing the record previously held by landmark musical Grease (3,388 performances) on Christmas Day, December 25, 2009. The hit musical has also surpassed the record breaking runs of legendary musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof; Hello, Dolly!; Annie; My Fair Lady and the original run of Cabaret.
MAMMA MIA! Recaps a Year on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - December 23, 2009
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global hit musical MAMMA MIA!, currently playing on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre has had quite a big year. BroadwayWorld brings you the highlights:
MAMMA MIA Comes To Metro Radio Arena Newcastle 12/12-1/10
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2009
The international tour of 'MAMMA MIA!' will play at the Metro Radio Arena Newcastle for 4 weeks only from 12 December 2009 to 10 January 2010, with a gala press night on Tuesday 15 December. This will be the show's first visit to Newcastle and the International Tour's only UK date in 2009.
Producer Judy Craymer says, '2008 was a phenomenal year for 'MAMMA MIA!', and I am thrilled that 2009 will end on another high with this exclusive UK engagement. Thanks to the support of the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, I am really looking forward to bringing 'MAMMA MIA!' to Newcastle.'
U.K.: MAMMA MIA! Helps Children in Need with Gala Performance, 11/18
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2009
Fans of MAMMA MIA! can become a Super Trouper for the night at one in the West End, while raising money for BBC Children in Need with BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of the hit musical at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Wednesday November 18.
U.K.: MAMMA MIA! Helps Children in Need with Gala Performance, 11/18
by Jessica Lewis - October 22, 2009
Fans of MAMMA MIA! can become a Super Trouper for the night at one in the West End, while raising money for BBC Children in Need with BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of the hit musical at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Wednesday November 18.
MAMMA MIA! Celebrates 8 Years on Broadway, 10/18
by Eddie Varley - October 18, 2009
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates eight years on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre tonight, Sunday, October 18th, 2009.
MAMMA MIA! Celebrates 8 Years on Broadway, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates eight years on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre this Sunday, October 18th, 2009.
MAMMA MIA! Celebrates 8 Years on Broadway, 10/18
by Jessica Lewis - October 16, 2009
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates eight years on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre this Sunday, October 18th, 2009.
LuPone & Patinkin Take 'An Evening' to Toronto, 2/9 - 2/14
by Jessica Lewis - October 14, 2009
Broadway legends Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, who co-starred on Broadway in the original Evita in 1979, will bring their touring concert act, 'An Evening,' to the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto from February 9 - February 14, 2010.
MAMMA MIA! Dances Into San Antonio
by Erin Privratsky - October 2, 2009
The North American touring production of Mamma Mia! returned to San Antonio's Majestic Theatre this week for an extremely limited engagement. I was in the audience on the opening night of this audience-interactive musical for a first-time viewing experience.
MAMMA MIA Celebrates 6th Annual 'Rocktober' Around The World
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 25, 2009
Yes...it's that time of year again! ROCKTOBER is back - packed with news about Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, celebrating 8 years and over 3,000 performances on Broadway, and other ABBA-related news and trivia!
Photo Coverage: Beth Leavel and the New MAMMA MIA! Cast Take A Bow!
by Peter James Zielinski - September 25, 2009
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomed a host of new Broadway stars to the Winter Garden Theatre stage on Tuesday, September 22, as Tony Award® nominee John Dossett, Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel, Patrick Boll, Alyse Alan Louis, Eric William Morris, Patrick Boll, David Andrew Macdonald, Alison Briner, Michael Mindlin and Halle Morse all joined the Broadway cast for the mega hit!
LuPone, Patinkin, MAMMA MIA! and ANNIE Featured By Broadway in Chicago Series
by Jessica Lewis - September 23, 2009
Broadway In Chicago is proud to announce the off season specials available with the 2010 Broadway In Chicago Season Series. The off season shows are ANNIE, MAMMA MIA!, and 'An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin.' Individual tickets are currently available for purchase with a 2010 season subscription.
MAMMA MIA! Welcomes New Cast Tonight
by Jessica Lewis - September 22, 2009
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomes a host of new Broadway stars to the Winter Garden Theatre stage tonight, Tuesday, September 22, as Tony Award® nominee John Dossett, Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel, Patrick Boll, Alyse Alan Louis, Eric William Morris, Patrick Boll, David Andrew Macdonald, Alison Briner, Michael Mindlin and Halle Morse join the cast.
Leavel And Dossett Join Broadway's MAMMA MIA! 9/22
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2009
John Dossett and Tony Award winner Beth Leavel will be joining the cast of the Broadway production of MAMMA MIA!, playing at the Winter Garden Theatre since 2001. Leavel will play Donna Sheridan, while Dossett will star opposite her as Sam Carmichael. The two take over the roles starting September 22.