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Mamma Mia! 2001 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: October 18, 2001
Closing: September 13, 2015

Mamma Mia! - 2001 Broadway History , Info & More


One of the world's most popular musicals, MAMMA MIA! has audiences dancing in the aisles at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre. Seen by over 40 million people around the world, MAMMA MIA!, is celebrating over 3,400 performances in its ninth smash hit year at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre and remains one of Broadway's top selling musicals. The current North American Tour has played over 3,000 performances in over 130 cities with 125 repeat visits.

The original West End production of MAMMA MIA! is celebrating 10 years and over 4,000 performances in London, an international tour has visited more than 40 foreign cities, and the blockbuster feature film adaptation is the most successful movie musical of all time grossing over $600 million worldwide.

Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, MAMMA MIA! is Judy Craymer's vision of staging writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale of family and friendship unfolding on a tiny Greek island. 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 had 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 musical.


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Mary Callanan and Alison Ewing Are MAMMA MIA!'s Newest Dynamos; Both Join Cast Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - February 2, 2015


Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomes new 'Dynamos' Mary Callanan and Alison Ewing to the Broadway cast as 'Rosie' and 'Tanya', beginning performances this evening, February 2, 2015 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44 Street).

Photo Coverage: MAMMA MIA!'s Judy McLane Receives Sardi's Portrait
by Jennifer Broski - January 8, 2015


MAMMA MIA! leading lady Judy McLane, who stars as "Donna Sheridan" in the long running hit musical, just received one of the theater's most coveted honors when she joined the ranks of Broadway royalty as her portrait was hung on the legendary walls of Sardi's Restaurant yesterday, January 7th, 2015. BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration and you can check out photos below!

MAMMA MIA! Becomes Broadway's Eighth Longest-Running Show
by Tyler Peterson - December 30, 2014


Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates the holidays and rounds out 2014 by reaching another landmark milestone and becoming the 8th longest-running show in Broadway history, surpassing the record previously held by Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with the MAMMA MIA! Cast for Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 20, 2014


BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of MAMMA MIA!, who sing 'Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace).' Check out photos of cast members Traci Victoria, Corinne Melancon and Deanna Aguinaga below!

STAGE TUBE: Touring Cast of MAMMA MIA! Lip-Syncs to 'Bang Bang'
by Stage Tube - October 23, 2014


The company of the 2014-15 Mamma Mia! North American tour put together a fun lip-sync video to Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj's 'Bang Bang' in response to the musical's Broadway cast covering Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' last month. Check it out below!

BWW Interviews: The Momma of MAMMA MIA! Discusses Her Role on the Road
by Christie Fisher - September 28, 2014


Georgia Kate Haege discusses what life is like on the road on the tour of ABBA hit musical, MAMMA MIA!

STAGE TUBE: MAMMA MIA!'s Judy McLane's Career Reaches New Heights...Literally!
by Anna Bencivengo - September 19, 2014


Judy McLane recently took a VIP ride with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angel Flight Demonstration Team in the F/A-18 Super Hornet as part of the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) Key Influencer Rider Program.

Photo Coverage: ABBA Wax Figures Make U.S. Debut at Madame Tussauds with the Cast of MAMMA MIA!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - September 3, 2014


Madame Tussauds New York just hosted a spirited unveiling for the wax figures of worldwide music sensation ABBA as they make their stateside debut, with the help of the Broadway stars from the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! - Judy McLane, Lauren Cohn and Stacia Fernandez at Madame Tussauds New York, 234 W. 42nd St (between 7th and 8th Aves). BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out photos below!

STAGE TUBE: MAMMA MIA! Cast Gets Soaked for ALS
by Nicole Rosky - August 27, 2014


The company of Broadway's Mamma Mia just accepted an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from the Pippin National Tour, and in return challenged the West End and the National Tour productions of Mamma Mia! the cast Kinky Boots Broadway, and even Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. Check out their video below!

TV: MAMMA MIA! Cast Dances Into BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK!
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2014


This week's event featured performances from the cast of MAMMA MIA!, featuring: Felicia Finley, Judy McLane, Stacia Fernandez ,Traci Victoria, Thomasina E. Gross, Jacob Pinion, Albert Guerzon, Deanna Aguinaga, Sydni Beaudoin, Allyson Carr,Felicity Claire, Mark Dancewicz, Corey Greenan, Bryan Scott Johnson, Corinne MeIancon, Christopher Hudson Myers, Jennifer Noth, Ashley Park, Tera-Lee Pollin, Gerard Salvador, Neil Starkenberg and Victor Wallace. Check out clips from 'The Winner Takes It All,' 'Mamma Mia!,' and 'Dancing Queen' below!

Music Theatre International Acquires Rights to MAMMA MIA!
by Tyler Peterson - August 13, 2014


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) http://www.mtishows.com, has secured worldwide licensing rights to one of Broadway's biggest hits, Mamma Mia! With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and written by Catherine Johnson, Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show, taking audiences on a trip down the aisle they'll never forget.

Meet the Current Casts of Broadway's Long Running Hits -MAMMA MIA!
by BWW Special Coverage - August 20, 2014


A great, big Broadway season is on its way, with fourteen productions already slated to open in the next few months. With weeks until the craziness begins, there is still plenty of time to catch up on what's been going on at Broadway's already occupied theaters . BroadwayWorld will be profiling the hits of the Great White Way that continue to draw crowds after months, years, and (in some cases) decades. Meet the current cast of Broadway's MAMMA MIA! below!

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's MAMMA MIA! Unveils New 'Guide to NYC' Video Series
by Tyler Peterson - July 25, 2014


The Broadway stars of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! present a new video series where they will share their favorite New York City must see destinations and hot spots.

TV: Watch MAMMA MIA! Cast Perform at STARS IN THE ALLEY!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2014


BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and below you can check out 'The Winner Takes It All' as performed by Judy McLane and the cast of MAMMA MIA!!

VIDEO: Cast of Broadway's MAMMA MIA Performs Medley on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2014


The cast of Broadway's MAMMA MIA capped off 'Best of Broadway' week on NBC's Today this morning with a medley of hits including 'Mamma Mia' and 'Dancing Queen!'

Christine Sherrill, Kimbre Lancaster, Sean Allan Krill and More Star in MAMMA MIA! in Las Vegas, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2014


The highly anticipated Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia! begins performances at The New Tropicana resort in Las Vegas tonight, May 8. The talented cast features Mamma Mia! alumni, including all three Dynamos as well as several Las Vegas locals who will join the company.

MAMMA MIA! Returns to Segerstrom Center, Now thru 4/13
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2014


Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates the return of Benny Andersson and Bjo?rn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returning to Segerstrom Hall in Orange County, today, April 8 - 13, 2014.

Christine Sherrill, Kimbre Lancaster, Sean Allan Krill and More to Star in MAMMA MIA! in Las Vegas; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014


After a nationwide search, full casting has been announced for the highly anticipated Las Vegas production of MAMMA MIA!, which begins performances at The New Tropicana resort in Las Vegas May 8. The talented cast features MAMMA MIA! alumni, including all three Dynamos as well as several Las Vegas locals who will join the company.

BWW Reviews: Tuneful, Colorful MAMMA MIA! Brings Lively Song and Dance to PPAC
by Veronica Bruscini - March 16, 2014


Catchy arrangements of ABBA's familiar lyrics are very well-integrated into the storytelling, and this smart merger of narrative and song widens MAMMA MIA!'s appeal beyond that of an everyday jukebox musical.

Photo Coverage: MAMMA MIA! Becomes Broadway's Ninth Longest-Running Show!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - March 7, 2014


Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical Mamma Mia! celebrated another milestone yesterday, Thursday, March 6, 2014, when it became the 9th longest-running show in Broadway history, a record previously held by the landmark musical Rent. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the cast's curtain call, and after their bows!

MAMMA MIA! Becomes Ninth Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
by Tyler Peterson - March 6, 2014


Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates another milestone on Thursday, March 6, 2014, when it becomes the 9th longest-running show in Broadway history, a record previously held by the landmark musical Rent.

BWW Reviews: Take a Chance on Them: MAMMA MIA! Hits DC's National Theatre
by Jamie McGonnigal - March 5, 2014


The good news is, fifteen years later the songs are still being sung beautifully. The touring company that is briefly visiting the nation's capital sure enough has the audience dancing in the aisles by the time they wrap things up.

Mamma Mia! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Mamma Mia! and what's the order?
Honey, Honey
Money, Money, Money
Thank You for the Music
Mamma Mia
Chiquitita
Dancing Queen
Lay All Your Love on Me
Super Trouper
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
The Name of the Game
Voulez-Vous
Under Attack
One of Us
S.O.S.
Does Your Mother Know
Knowing Me, Knowing You
Our Last Summer
Slipping Through My Fingers
The Winner Takes It All
Take a Chance on Me
I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
I Have a Dream
Overture
Entr’acte
Overture/Prologue
Honey, Honey
Money, Money, Money
Thank You For The Music
Mamma Mia
Chiquitita
Dancing Queen
Lay All Your Love On Me
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
The Name Of The Game
Voulez Vous
Entr'acte
Under Attack
One Of Us
SOS
Does Your Mother Know
Knowing Me, Knowing You
Our Last Summer
Slipping Through My Fingers
The Winner Takes It All
Take A Chance On Me
I Do, I Do, I Do
I Have A Dream
Super Trouper

Mamma Mia! History

Other Productions of Mamma Mia!

2000   Toronto Toronto Production
Toronto
2001   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2002   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2003   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2014   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2017   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Production
Los Angeles
2021   West End Original London Production
West End
2021   West End London Immersive Production
West End
2023   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour
2024   West End
West End
2030   West End London Immersive Production
West End

Mamma Mia! - 2001 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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2002 Theatre World Awards Performance Louise Pitre

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