MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour recoups in 13 weeks

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 3/4/24 at 12:51pm

https://playbill.com/article/25th-anniversary-north-american-tour-of-mamma-mia-recoups-in-13-weeks

The 25th anniversary North American tour of the international hit musical Mamma Mia!— which kicked off October 26, 2023, at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York—has recouped its $4.25 million investment after just 13 weeks on the road.

The tour, which officially opened November 2 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, is currently booked through summer 2025. The news comes as the London production prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary April 6.

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 3/4/24 at 1:52pm

I'm not surprised! The show is silly, enjoyable, and has considerable name recognition. It's also adored across multiple generations. I caught it on the West End when I was visiting London last year, and I was grinning from ear to ear the entire time - as was the rest of the audience. What are the chances it makes its way to Broadway for a limited run after the tour wraps up? I think it would do well. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/4/24 at 1:56pm

The cast now gets to share some of the profits, correct?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/4/24 at 2:00pm

That is one crazy low investment.  I mean good for them and all, but that's not an amazing feat at today's ticket prices and the size of most touring houses.  

[ColdClimateDude]

Posted: 3/4/24 at 2:04pm

I'm also not shocked.  Not that the quality of the show has anything to do with it (like the previous post said, it's the name recognition), but this tour is excellent.  As someone who has seen MM dozens of times (on tour, on Broadway, in the West End with the OLC, and several regional productions) I went into the tour recently sort of dubious it would be anything different from the same jukebox frivolity it had been the last time it was in my neck of the woods.  Imagine my surprise to find the show feeling fresh and purposeful, with performances that for once made the show less jukebox (just hit play whenever they felt like it) and more one that incorporated the ABBA songs nicely into the action. We had an understudy for Sophie that I didn't even realize until intermission, but she was terrific.  The three ladies were wonderful (I've never heard Tanya sung that well), and even though Christine Sherrill loves to backsing a bit too much, she's played Donna all over the place and has really perfected the role -- her vocals were really thrilling.

Here's hoping they keep that energy up and don't let it wane as the cities pile up.   

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 3/4/24 at 3:52pm

I’m assuming they will either extend the tour or come into New York

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/4/24 at 5:10pm

They tried the downsized Mamma Mia before but maybe this coming to Stage 42 would be a hit. 

[Shubert Alley Cat]

Posted: 3/4/24 at 10:59pm

The show is in my city this week - going on Sunday.  Really looking forward to this - haven't seen it since Broadway with Carolee Carmello as Donna.

[Copeman63]

Posted: 3/5/24 at 12:08am

I’ve seen the show almost 150 times, and I agree with the poster above that this cast is fantastic! (And a second agreement with Tanya singing amazing; right up there with Karen Mason!)

 

Let’s hope they spend some money on some set upgrades, as the soft side legs and light-less floor shouldn’t come to Broadway.