Richard East News

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Charlotte in July. Performances begin on July 28 and run through August 2 at the Belk Theater.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto is thrilled to announce the addition of Robert Foxworth to the exclusive list of Old Globe Associate Artists. Foxworth is the 52nd artist named to the illustrious group that includes Paxton Whitehead, Marion Ross, A.R. Gurney and Richard Easton.

Cause Célèbre, a not-for-profit theater dedicated to causes and charity, proudly announces the launch of Part-Time Productions and its inaugural presentation, A Battle of Wills: Internal and External.

The new London cast for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at the Prince of Wales Theatre will begin performances on Monday June 15, 2009. The cast will be led by Sally Ann Triplett as ?Donna Sheridan,' with Katy Secombe as ?Rosie' and Jane Gurnett as ?Tanya.'

The new London cast for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at the Prince of Wales Theatre will begin performances on Monday June 15, 2009. The cast will be led by Sally Ann Triplett as ?Donna Sheridan,' with Katy Secombe as ?Rosie' and Jane Gurnett as ?Tanya.'

Due to overwhelming demand, the international tour of 'MAMMA MIA!' will extend its scheduled run from 12 December 2009 - 10 January 2010 by an extra week until 17 January 2010. 'MAMMA MIA!' is already the highest selling event that the Metro Radio Arena has had in thirteen years with over 70,000 tickets sold so far.

CNN reports the inspiration story of a plucky little three-year-old girl defied the odds when she woke up from a five-day coma singing 'Mamma Mia.'

I'd Do Anything's Niamh Perry joins the cast, along with Sally-Ann Triplett and Norman Bowman

The Shakespeare Society (Michael Sexton, Artistic Director) has announced that Dances with Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night?s Dream, a collaboration with the New York City Ballet (NYCB), will take place on Monday, June 8, at 7:00pm at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68 Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues. All tickets $25. For single tickets call the Kaye Playhouse at (212) 772-4448. For information about The Shakespeare Society, membership and member tickets, call 212-967-6802 or visit www.shakespearesociety.org. The evening is made possible by the generous support of the Jerome Robbins Foundation.

Cause Célèbre, a not-for-profit theater dedicated to causes and charity, proudly announces the launch of Part-Time Productions and its inaugural presentation, A Battle of Wills: Internal and External.

The Wilma Theater will bring its 30th Anniversary Season to a spirited finish with the East Coast Premiere of Hysteria, written by Terry Johnson and directed by the Wilma's co-Artistic Director Jiri Zizka.

Gossip maven Liz Smith has written about the hoped for, but unplanned sequel to the mega hit big screen musical Mamma Mia! in her recent column on WowOWow.com.

Cause Célèbre, a not-for-profit theater dedicated to causes and charity, proudly announces the launch of Part-Time Productions and its inaugural presentation, A Battle of Wills: Internal and External. This debut production, presented in association with The New Group, is an evening of three one-act playsfeaturing award-winning actors, writers and directors. Performances will run consecutive Sundays from May31 - June 21 at The Acorn @ Theatre Row. Complete schedule and cast line-up is listed below.

BroadwayWorld gave the talented Mr. Krill a FLIP video camera and set him free backstage and beyond, he captured so much fun 'Spring Fling' footage we decided to make it a four part series, get set to watch as 'Father Flips Out' at the Winter Garden Theatre. We bring you episode 4, the 'Final Flip' from Sean Allan Krill, right here on BWW TV!

The UK Telegraph's Mandrake reports that Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus is not happy with the rumored plan for a MAMMA MIA! movie sequel, 'It wouldn't work,' the Swedish musician told the reporter at a party at the Café de Paris to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hit West End show that inspired the film.

The Vancouver Sun has a interview with country star and father of teen sensation Miley Cryus, Billy Ray Cyrus. In the article Cryus reveals a 'Broadway' connection to her sky-rocketing rise to fame!

BroadwayWorld gave the talented Mr. Krill a FLIP video camera and set him free backstage and beyond, he captured so much fun 'Spring Fling' footage we decided to make it a four part series, get set to watch part three as 'Father Flips Out' at the Winter Garden Theatre. Stay tuned for the Final Flip from Sean Allan Krill next week on what is now known as 'Mamma Mia! Mondays', right here on BWW TV!

MAMMA MIA! producer Judy Craymer spoke with the UK's Daily Mail about her inspired journey in bringing the ABBA musical to the stage and screen.

Sean Allan Krill is making his Broadway debut as 'Sam Carmichael' in Mamma Mia! after playing the role in the North American tour for two years, as well as starring in the first national tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' Broadway smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! was honored with a Tony's DiNapoli 'Broadway Wall of Fame' portrait on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 at the Times Square restaurant (147 West 43rd Street at Broadway).