Mamma Mia! awarded 2004's Best Production by Canada's Xtra Magazine

The Canadian production of MAMMA MIA!, currently playing at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre, has been voted "Best Theatrical Production"  by XTRA! Magazine in the "Best of Toronto 2004 Awards."

In addition to awarding MAMMA MIA!, the current issue of XTRA! also celebrates reader's favorite restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries, spa services and hotels. XTRA! is Canada's  most widely distributed Gay and Lesbian bi-weekly entertainment and lifestyle publication.

Originally booked for a 26-week limited engagement, MAMMA MIA! is now the longest running show in the 96 year history of the Royal Alexandra Theatre and Toronto's current longest running show. The Toronto production opened on May 23, 2000 and has grossed over $C150 million and has been seen by over 2.5 million people.

With four productions playing in North America alone, MAMMA MIA! has more productions playing around the world than any other current Broadway musical. Over 20 Million people have seen the show performed in six different languages around the world.  Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson's irresistible tale of family and friendship unfolds on a fantasy Greek island. 

With more productions playing simultaneously around the world than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is the world's number one show.  From West End smash to global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! has been seen by over 20 million people across North America, Australasia, Europe and Asia. 

With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine Johnson and directed by Phyllida Lloyd.

MAMMA MIA! is produced by Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.