Mamma Mia performs at UNICEF Crystal Snowflake Lighting Ceremony

Broadway stars Carolee Carmello, Liz McCartney and Judy McLane lead the ensemble of Broadway's MAMMA MIA! this Thursday, November 18th in an outdoor performance of the hit anthem "Dancing Queen" to kick of this year's annual WCBS 2 telecast of the Unicef Crystal Snowflake Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony will be aired live during a one-hour special on WCBS 2 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in New York.

The 16-foot outdoor Baccarat designed "Snowflake chandelier" sparkles with 12,000 crystals and will be unveiled and lit by Sarah Jessica Parker during a special outdoor ceremony open to the general public.  It will grace the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street for the entire holiday season.

In addition to performances by MAMMA MIA!, the Young People's Chorus of New York City and the Dance Theatre of Harlem, the event will feature Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore, actor Barry Bostwick and performances by Grammy Award winning singer India.Arie and Wyclef Jean. 

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With four productions playing in North America alone, MAMMA MIA! has more productions playing around the world than any other current Broadway musical. Over 18 Million people have seen the show performed in five 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 18 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.