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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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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)
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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Mamma Mia Questions
Anyone seen Mamma Mia! ? Which is better, the stage musical or the film? 1 AnswerIt 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 from the ... read more
would 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 o... read more
Why does ABBA refuse to tour together any more? 3 AnswersWell, 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 w... read more
Anybody know any good yo mamma jokes? 3 AnswersMany great sites out there, but this one stands out: http://www.thebestyomommajokes.com/ Enjoy! read more
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