MAMMA MIA! Announces New London Cast Led By Triplett, Secombe, & Gurnett On 6/15

The new London cast for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at the Prince of Wales Theatre will begin performances on Monday June 15, 2009. The cast will be led by Sally Ann Triplett as ‘Donna Sheridan,' with Katy Secombe as ‘Rosie' and Jane Gurnett as ‘Tanya.' Norman Bowman will play ‘Sam Carmichael,' Paul Ryan ‘Harry Bright,' Christopher Hollis ‘Bill Austin,' Niamh Perry ‘Sophie Sheridan,' Oliver Hembrough ‘Sky,' Jodie Read ‘Ali,' Laura Selwood ‘Lisa,' Ben Heathcote ‘Pepper' and Sam McKay ‘Eddie.'

At certain performances the role of ‘Donna Sheridan' will be played by Melissa Jacques. New cast members Sally Ann Triplett, Katy Secombe and Norman Bowman are all West End musical stars with many shows to their credit. Christopher Hollis has made many television appearances including "EastEnders," "The Bill," "A Touch of Frost" and "Brookside." Niamh Perry was a recent finalist on "I'd Do Anything" on BBC, competing for the role of ‘Nancy' in the current production of Oliver!

MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA has just celebrated its 10th London birthday in April this year. MAMMA MIA! continues to break box office records at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The musical has had the highest ever weekly gross taken in the history of the Prince of Wales Theatre several times.

From West End smash to global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! has already been seen by more than 40 million people in over 200 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 grossed over £170 million at the UK Box Office. At this point in time, the London production has been seen by over one in ten of the UK population.

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.

MAMMA MIA! is produced by Judy Craymer, Richard East & Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.

MAMMA MIA! is now booking until March 27, 2010. Tickets are priced from £19.50- £58.00 for all performances. Tickets are available online at www.mamma-mia.com or through the Box Office on 0844 482 5115 or SEE on 0844 412 2962. Performances times are Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm, with Friday performances at 5.00pm and 8.30pm and Saturday performances at 3.00pm and 7.30pm.

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