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Mamma Mia! is an internationally acclaimed stage musical based on the songs of the Swedish pop group ABBA. Since its premiere in 1999, the show has had several major productions worldwide. It features 22 of ABBA's greatest hit songs, including "Dancing Queen" and "The Winner Takes It All." CNN: Old Abba Hits Go From Radio to Stage (April 20, 2001)
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- Music and lyrics by: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (some songs with Stig Anderson) IBDB: Mamma Mia!
- Book by: Catherine Johnson IBDB: Mamma Mia!
- Director: Phyllida Lloyd IBDB: Mamma Mia!
- 2002: Winner of the Theatre World Award (Louise Pitre) IBDB: Mamma Mia! Awards
- 2002: Nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical (Louise Pitre), Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Judy Kaye), and Best Orchestrations IBDB: Mamma Mia! Awards
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History
- 1995: Björn Ulvaeus approves Judy Craymer trying to put together a musical using ABBA songs Mamma-Mia.com: A Truly Original Musical
- 1997: Craymer asks Catherine Johnson to write the book for Mamma Mia! Mamma-Mia.com: A Truly Original Musical
- 1999: World premiere on April 6 in London Mamma-Mia.com: A Truly Original Musical
- 2000: First U.S. tour in San Francisco in November Mamma-Mia.com: A Truly Original Musical
- 2001: Broadway premiere at The Winter Garden Theatre in New York City Mamma-Mia.com: A Truly Original Musical
- 2008: Film version released in U.S. on July 18 The New York Times: Mamma Mia! Review (July 18, 2008)
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YouTube Video: Cast of Mamma Mia! on Good Morning America (Time 2:35)
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Aff...peguei minha cena preferida do filme Mamma Mia: http://migre.me/b2Wa ME ARREPIO TODA!!! ADORO!!!
@arabelatorres | November 09, 2009 03:46 AM -
Tentei dormir cedo, mas ta passando "Mamma Mia" no Telecine...adoroooo Abba !!!
@feluzbraga | November 09, 2009 03:45 AM -
Mais uma vez vendo Mamma Mia. Acho que é a quinta vez! Muito bom, um dos prediletos! I believe in angelssss
@paolantunes | November 09, 2009 03:44 AM -
To mega cheio!!!!passando MAMMa MIA no tele cine!adoro!!!!vamo ve ate onde eu guento assistir!!!
@PedrosaaBS | November 09, 2009 03:44 AM -
@MTBby198 Anyhow, you should better see Rocky Horror Picture Show, or Repo the genetic opera, avoid Mamma Mia
@jaimemotorapido | November 09, 2009 03:41 AM
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Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast) - $18.98
Put together by Abba's own Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! manages to cram over 20 of the Swedish supergroup's songs into a threadbare plot. It goes a little like this: Young Sophie is getting married and she's trying t...
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Mamma Mia! The Movie (Full Screen) - $19.98
The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father from three possible candidates told using songs by the popular 70s group abba. Based on the hit broadway musical. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 12/16/2008 Starring: M...
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Mamma Mia! - $18.98
Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, this summer is the season for Mamma Mia! Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen ...
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Mamma Mia! The Movie (Widescreen) - $19.98
The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father from three possible candidates told using songs by the popular 70s group abba. Based on the hit broadway musical. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 12/16/2008 Starring: M...
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View All Mamma Mia Questions (28) | Ask a QuestionAnyone seen Mamma Mia! ? Which is better, the stage musical or the film? (1 Answer)It is a really difficult thing to compare a musical on stage to a musical on film. While the film was good, nothing is better than sitting a foot away ... read morewould like to have the mexican recipe that was showed today by Mia St JohnI think you will have to buy her cook book. 'The knockout workout' is available at retailers including Borders and Barnes and Nobles and online at amazon.com or even at ... read moreWhy does ABBA refuse to tour together any more? (3 Answers)Well, according to Bjorn Ulvaeus "We will never appear on stage again," says Ulvaeus. "There is simply no motivation to re-group. Money is not a factor and we would like ... read moreAnybody know any good yo mamma jokes? (3 Answers)Many great sites out there, but this one stands out: http://www.thebestyomommajokes.com/ Enjoy! read more
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