Judy Craymer News

Judy Craymer, producer of the global film and theatre smash hit, Mamma Mia!, has announced an agreement with Simon Fuller's new XIX company, The Spice Girls and Universal Music. Judy Craymer Productions is to create and produce a new musical, under the working title Viva Forever, based on the songs of another world-wide phenomenon, The Spice Girls.

Sunderland born actor Gary Watson will star as ‘Sky' in the International Tour of the global smash-hit musical 'MAMMA MIA!' at the Metro Arena Newcastle until 17 January 2010. Gary's West End stage credits include 'Les Miserables' and 'Evita'.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. Performances begin on February 16 and run through February 21.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Atlanta in February 2010 as a Broadway Across America - Atlanta season special. Performances begin on February 9 and run through February 14 at the The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

MAMMA MIA! is now officially the 12th longest-running show in Broadway history after surpassing the record previously held by landmark musical Grease (3,388 performances) on Christmas Day, December 25, 2009. The hit musical has also surpassed the record breaking runs of legendary musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof; Hello, Dolly!; Annie; My Fair Lady and the original run of Cabaret.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Chicagoland in 2010! Performances begin on January 19, 2010 and run through January 24, 2010 at the Rosemont Theatre (5400 North River Road, Rosemont).

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, now starring as 'Donna Sheridan' in Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! on Broadway, is featured on the American Theatre Wing's 'Downstage Center' radio pod cast series.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global hit musical MAMMA MIA!, currently playing on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre has had quite a big year. BroadwayWorld brings you the highlights:

The International Tour of the global smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! kicked off its sixth year with a packed press night on Tuesday 15 December at the Metro Radio Arena, and has already broken box office records there, selling over 100,000 tickets.

Linzi Hateley and Jessie May will join the London cast of the smash hit musical 'MAMMA MIA!' at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Monday 14 December 2009 to play mother and daughter ‘Donna and Sophie Sheridan'.

Sunderland born actor Gary Watson will star as ‘Sky' in the International Tour of the global smash-hit musical 'MAMMA MIA!' at the Metro Arena Newcastle from 12 December 2009 to 17 January 2010. Gary's West End stage credits include 'Les Miserables' and 'Evita'.

The international tour of 'MAMMA MIA!' will play at the Metro Radio Arena Newcastle for 4 weeks only from 12 December 2009 to 10 January 2010, with a gala press night on Tuesday 15 December. This will be the show's first visit to Newcastle and the International Tour's only UK date in 2009. Producer Judy Craymer says, '2008 was a phenomenal year for 'MAMMA MIA!', and I am thrilled that 2009 will end on another high with this exclusive UK engagement. Thanks to the support of the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, I am really looking forward to bringing 'MAMMA MIA!' to Newcastle.'

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Atlanta in February 2010 as a Broadway Across America - Atlanta season special. Performances begin on February 9 and run through February 14 at the The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Linzi Hateley and Jessie May will join the London cast of the smash hit musical 'MAMMA MIA!' at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Monday 14 December 2009 to play mother and daughter ‘Donna and Sophie Sheridan'.

BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of hit musical MAMMA MIA! last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London has raised a staggering £45,885.50 for BBC Children in Need thanks to generous listeners.

Fans of MAMMA MIA! can become a Super Trouper for the night at one in the West End, while raising money for BBC Children in Need with BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of the hit musical at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Wednesday November 18.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns as part of the U.S. Bank Star Performance Series at PlayhouseSquare for one week only! Performances begin Tuesday, November 10th and run through Sunday, November 15th in the Palace Theatre.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns as part of the U.S. Bank Star Performance Series at PlayhouseSquare for one week only! Performances begin Tuesday, November 10th and run through Sunday, November 15th in the Palace Theatre.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC will end its record-breaking run on January 3, 2010, but the Princess of Wales Theatre won't stay dark for long. There is a yearlong season of familiar and new musicals planned for this popular theatre in 2010.

Sunderland born actor Gary Watson will star as ‘Sky' in the International Tour of the global smash-hit musical 'MAMMA MIA!' at the Metro Arena Newcastle from 12 December 2009 to 17 January 2010. Gary's West End stage credits include 'Les Miserables' and 'Evita'.