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Magnolia Bakery Unveils MAMMA MIA! Cupcake
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2011


New York City's iconic Magnolia Bakery takes center stage as it unveils the official cupcake of MAMMA MIA!, toasting the smash hit musical becoming the 10th longest running show in Broadway history in its landmark 10th anniversary year.

Photo Coverage: MAMMA MIA! Becomes 10th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
by Peter James Zielinski - Sep 15, 2011


Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrated another milestone during its landmark 10th Anniversary year last night, September 14, when it became the 10th longest-running show in Broadway history, surpassing the record previously held by landmark musical Miss Saigon (4,097 performances). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage below!

Kravis Center Presents MAMMA MIA!
by Beau Higgins - Sep 14, 2011


One of the world's most loved musicals MAMMA MIA!, based on music by ABBA, will run for eight performances, October 25-30, at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Carolyn and Richard Sloane are sponsoring this presentation of MAMMA MIA! at the Kravis Center, which is currently 'Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community.'

MAMMA MIA! Becomes 10th Longest Running Musical in History Today, Sept. 14
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 14, 2011


Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates another milestone during its landmark 10th Anniversary year today, September 14, when it becomes the 10th longest-running show in Broadway history, surpassing the record previously held by landmark musical Miss Saigon (4,097 performances).

MAMMA MIA! Offers Movie Sing-Along, 9/20
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 7, 2011


Celebrate the 10th Broadway anniversary of the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! with the Broadway stars at a special one-night only sing-along screening of MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE at New York's legendary Ziegfeld Theatre (141 West 54th Street) on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30pm.

Kravis Center Presents MAMMA MIA!
by Beau Higgins - Sep 7, 2011


One of the world's most loved musicals MAMMA MIA!, based on music by ABBA, will run for eight performances, October 25-30, at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Carolyn and Richard Sloane are sponsoring this presentation of MAMMA MIA! at the Kravis Center, which is currently 'Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community.'

MAMMA MIA! Now Booking Through October 2012
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 1, 2011


The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London's Prince of Wales Theatre has announced a new booking period with tickets for the show now on sale until 20 October 2012.

Susan Boyle to Release Third Album: SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME, 11/1
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 1, 2011


Susan Boyle, the unpretentious Scot who dazzled - and surprised - the world with her hauntingly beautiful voice, returned to NBC's America's Got Talent last night amid a standing ovation to perform 'You Have To Be There' from her upcoming third album, Someone to Watch Over Me, which will be released on SYCO/Columbia Records on Tuesday, November 1.

Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA! Manila Meets the Press
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 29, 2011


James Cundall, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions chief executive, recently presented British actors Sara Poyzer (Donna Sheridan), Charlotte Wakefield (Sophie Sheridan), Rosie Heath (Ali), Tasha Taylor Johnson (Lisa) and Kelly Edwards to the local media. These lead actors, together with some 30 cast members, will headline MAMMA MIA! at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theatre starting January 24, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: A Look at the CHESS UK Tour
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 20, 2011


The U.K. touring production of CHESS, featuring a company of actor-musicians playing their own accompaniment, is set to open at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre Sept. 24. The production will officially open on September 28 and run through Oct. 30 before opening in London's West End.

UK Touring Production of CHESS to Play Toronto; Opens Sept 28
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 19, 2011


A chess game between international masters takes on larger meaning in the award-winning 1980s rock opera 'Chess,' which is currently touring the UK.

MAMMA MIA! Returns to the Fox Theatre 11/2-6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 15, 2011


Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Atlanta in November as a special to the Broadway Across America - Atlanta 2011-12 season.

MAMMA MIA Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Special Events
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 10, 2011


The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, based on the songs of ABBA, is planning a series of 10 live events in the New York area over the 10 weeks leading up to the 10th Anniversary on Broadway this October.

Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA's Current Broadway Cast in Action!
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 7, 2011


Seen by over 45 million people around the world, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, is celebrating its eleventh smash hit year at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre and remains among Broadway's top selling musicals. The current North American Tour has played over 3,000 performances in over 130 cities with 125 repeat visits.

MAMMA MIA! Ice Cream Summer Saturdays Begin
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2011


MAMMA MIA!, now in its 10th smash year on Broadway, launches the best way to beat the heat this summer with the first MAMMA MIA! Mister Softee Saturdays this Saturday, July 2 at 12:30pm at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway).

MAMMA MIA! Ice Cream Summer Saturdays Begin 7/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2011


MAMMA MIA!, now in its 10th smash year on Broadway, launches the best way to beat the heat this summer with the first MAMMA MIA! Mister Softee Saturdays this Saturday, July 2 at 12:30pm at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway).

MAMMA MIA - Musical Phenom Returns To Broward Center For One Week Only
by Beau Higgins - Jun 23, 2011


Seen by over 45 million people around the world, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, is celebrating over 4,000 performances in its tenth smash hit year on Broadway'. The current North American Tour has played over 3,600 performances in over 135 cities with 145 repeat visits. The original West End production of MAMMA MIA! is now in its twelfth year and has celebrated over 5,000 performances in London. The international tour has visited more than 50 foreign cities and been seen by 3.7 million people.

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