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'Mamma Mia!' Extends West End Booking thru April 2009
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2007


The global smash hit musical Mamma Mia!, which is the longest ever running show at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, is extending its booking period until 25 April 2009.

'Mamma Mia!' Las Vegas Reaches 2-Millionth Guest
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2007


Mamma Mia! prepares to welcome its 2 millionth guest at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Thursday, December 13, 2007.

Mamma Mia! Some Enchanting Evening!
by Nancy Grossman - Dec 2, 2007


Mamma Mia! tour rolls into Colonial Theatre with a cast full of passion and energy, the renowned songs of ABBA, and fun and love on a Greek island

'Joseph' Releases New Block of Tickets, thru Oct 2008
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2007


200,000 tickets will be released for the smash hit new production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Adelphi Theatre in London on Monday, November 19. The new booking period will cover June 9 - October 18, 2008.

'Mamma Mia!' Bounds into SF, Sept. 5-22
by Eugene Lovendusky - Aug 29, 2007


Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Orpheum Theatre (Hyde and Market at 8th Street) for a limited engagement beginning Wednesday, September 5 and running through Saturday, September 22 as a special engagement in association with the 2007-2008 Best of Broadway season

Mamma Mia! to Open in Prague in October
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2007


Mamma Mia!, the global hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will premiere in Czech Republic at Sazka Arena in Prague on October 10th, 2007.

Mamma Mia! is Now Longest Running Show at Prince of Wales
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2007


The global hit Mamma Mia! will become the longest ever running show at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Saturday, August 18, overtaking the record previously held by Aspects of Love.

Joseph Opens More Doors! London Production Extends Booking
by Ryan Woods - Jul 5, 2007


Due to a booming Box Office and high demand, the new revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's JOSEPH and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat puts more tickets on sale!

10 Musicals Open in London's West End in Summer 2007!
by Jake Brunger - May 21, 2007


After a jam-packed Autumn season last year, with 8 musicals in 8 weeks, the West End goes one better and gives us 10 musicals to look forward to over the summer months. With Broadway imports, popular reality TV cast musicals, new musicals and short-run revivals, there's certainly something for everyone, so read on for the full lowdown..

Zimmerman, Noble, Doyle, Etc. to Direct Operas at the Met
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2007


Theatre directors Mary Zimmerman, Adrian Noble, Richard Jones and John Doyle will be among those staging operas at the Met during the opera company's 2007-2008 season.

Mamma Mia! to End Las Vegas Engagement
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2007


Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, will conclude a successful five and a half year engagement at the Mandalay Bay Theatre in late summer of 2008 following more than 2,300 performances.

Casting is Announced for Mamma Mia! Tour in Manchester
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2006


The international tour of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' musical, Mamma Mia! has announced casting for its upcoming 12 week run at Manchester's Palace Theatre

Gina Ferrall Joins Mamma Mia! as Rosie on Oct. 25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2006


Broadway veteran Gena Ferrell will begin performance as Rosie in Mamma Mia!, beginning October 25th

TV: Mamma Mia! Celebrates 5 Years On Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2006


In celebration of the 5th Anniversary of Mamma Mia! on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you this montage of clips from the international smash hit!

BroadwayWorld Exclusive: Mamma Mia! Celebrates Rocktober!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006


In October, Mamma Mia!, the international hit musical set to the songs of ABBA, will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Broadway with a month full of events--including an Actors' Fund benefit performance, the release of a special edition CD/DVD and a new book chronicling Mamma Mia!'s history

Carmello, Bunting, Mastro, McDonald Join Mamma Mia!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2006


Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomes Pearce Bunting, Carolee Carmello, Michael Mastro and David McDonald to Broadway at the Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway at 50th Street). MAMMA MIA!'s fifth anniversary will be marked by a special performance and celebration on Wednesday, October 18th at 7PM.

CD/DVD to Celebrate Mamma Mia!'s 5th Year on Bway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2006


In celebration of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global hit musical Mamma Mia! playing five sold-out years on Broadway, the Mamma Mia! 5th Anniversary Special Edition CD with bonus CD recording will be released by Decca Broadway on Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

Mamma Mia!'s Stars Take Part in WLIW Pledge Drive, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2006


Mamma Mia! stars Leah Hocking and Olga Merediz will be featured during pledge break segments during PBS' WLIW Channel 21 fundraising drive airing of 'ABBA In Concert' tomorrow - Friday, August 11th from 2:30 - 3:30pm and 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Mamma Mia!'s 5th Anniversary Show to Benefit Actors' Fund
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2006


Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global hit musical Mamma Mia! will celebrate five years on Broadway on Wednesday, October 18th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre with all proceeds to benefit the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of The Actors' Fund of America, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals - both performers and those behind the scenes - in performing arts and entertainment

Tom Hanks' Playtone to Bring Mamma Mia! to Big Screen?
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2006


Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, with his production company Playtone, may soon be bringing the hit ABBA musical Mamma Mia! to the big screen

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