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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!

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Broadcast Today Through National Theatre Live
by BWW - Sep 15, 2011


Nicholas Hytner's five star production of One Man, Two Guvnors will transfer to the West End for a 16 week run following its sell-out run at the National Theatre, subsequent UK tour and National Theatre Live cinema broadcast. Nearly 200,000 tickets go on sale on Thursday 14 July for performances at the Adelphi Theatre from 8 November 2011 - 25 February 2012. Press night will be on 21 November at 7pm.

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).

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS to Play Broadway in April with UK Cast?
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2011


According to the NY Post, Nicholas Hytner's West End production of One Man, Two Guvnors, which will soon begin a run at the Adelphi Theatre is looking to make its way to Broadway in the sprig 2012 season. Micheal Reidel writes: 'Producer Bob Boyett is laying the groundwork for a Broadway transfer in time for the Tony cutoff date in April. He has to strike some sort of deal with Actors Equity so he can bring Corden and the rest of the British cast -- Jemima Rooper, Oliver Chris, Daniel Rigby, Tom Edden -- with the production.'

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.

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.

Countdown to the Emmys to Kick Off Live Coverage of The Awards 9/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2011


FOX will kick off the biggest night on television with COUNTDOWN TO THE EMMYS, the official live pre-show hosted by Emmy(R) Award-winning entertainment reporter Nancy O'Dell, Emmy(R) Award-winning television reporter Mark Thompson and television personality Amanda Byram, on Sunday, Sept. 18 (7:00-8:00 PM ET live/PT 4:00-5:00 PM PT live) on FOX.

STAGE TUBE: First CARNAGE Trailer Released!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2011


Roman Polanski's upcoming God of Carnage features John C. Reilly, Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz in the movie version of Yasmina Reva's Tony-winning play. Check out recently released trailer below!

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.

Photo Flash: First CARNAGE Film Poster Released
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 14, 2011


Roman Polanski's upcoming God of Carnage features John C. Reilly, Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz in the movie version of Yasmina Reva's Tony-winning play. Click below for the first one-sheet poster for the film!

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.

Rialto Chatter: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Coming to Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - Aug 5, 2011


Nicholas Hytner's One Man, Two Guvnors will soon transfer to the West End for a 16 week run following its sell-out run at The National Theatre, subsequent UK tour and National Theatre Live cinema broadcast. Now according to Vartiety, producer Bob Boyett is eyeing a possible Broadway run in the 2011-2012 season. Additional details have not yet been announced. Performances at the Adelphi Theatre begin 8 November 2011 and run through 25 February 2012.

Photo Coverage: First Stills from GOD OF CARNAGE Film!
by Robert Diamond - Jul 17, 2011


Just released are the first stills from Roman Polanski's upcoming big screen adaptation of God of Carnage that will debut this summer at the Venice Film Festival (August 31- September 10). The film features John C. Reilly, Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz in the new version of Yasmina Reva's Tony-winning play and is due to hit movie theatres in the United States on November 18, 2011.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS to Open in West End in November; NT Live Sept. 15
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2011


Nicholas Hytner's five star production of One Man, Two Guvnors will transfer to the West End for a 16 week run following its sell-out run at the National Theatre, subsequent UK tour and National Theatre Live cinema broadcast. Nearly 200,000 tickets go on sale on Thursday 14 July for performances at the Adelphi Theatre from 8 November 2011 - 25 February 2012. Press night will be on 21 November at 7pm.

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).

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