Catherine Johnson
Latest News on Catherine Johnson:
Photos: MAMMA MIA! West End Finds New Cast (Oct 23, 2025)
MAMMA MIA! Will Play Milton Keynes Theatre In October 2026 (Sep 26, 2025)
Additional Dates And Venues Set For New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA! (Sep 25, 2025)
Photos: MAMMA MIA! West End Finds New Cast (Oct 23, 2025)
MAMMA MIA! Will Play Milton Keynes Theatre In October 2026 (Sep 26, 2025)
Additional Dates And Venues Set For New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA! (Sep 25, 2025)
BIO
Theatre: Rag Doll and Renegades (Bristol Old Vic), Too Much Too Young (Bristol Old Vic and London Bubble), Boys Mean Business, Dead Sheep, Little Baby Nothing (Bush Theatre, London), Shang-a-Lang (Bush Theatre and national tour) and MAMMA MIA! (worldwide). Her plays have been produced in Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Through the Wire, a musical for NT/Shell Connections.
Television: Episodes of "Casualty", "Byker Grove", "Love Hurts", "Gold", "Linda Green", the screenplays of "Rag Dol"l and "Where’s Willy?" (HTV) and "Sin Bin" (BBC), the series "Love in the 21st Century" (Channel 4).
Awards: Catherine has won the Bristol Old Vic/HTV Playwrighting Award, Thames Television’s Writer-in-Residence Award and Thames Television’s Best Play Award and was nominated in 2002 for a Tony Award for Best Musical Book for MAMMA MIA!
FILM: Catherine has written the screenplay for the MAMMA MIA! movie released July 2008.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Book of a Musical
Catherine Johnson, Mamma Mia!
Videos
Video: Watch Highlights of the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAMMA MIA!
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-06-13 09:00:20
Video: How Christine Sherrill Went From Middle School To Starring In MAMMA MIA!
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-15 13:10:17
VIDEO: Go Inside MAMMA MIA!'s Re-Opening Night at The Novello Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-08-27 12:25:48
VIDEO: Original MAMMA MIA Cast Members Perform For Sick Castmate Neal Wright
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-07 08:26:36
VIDEO: Connecticut High Schoolers Get Special Messages From Former MAMMA MIA! Broadway and Tour Cast Members
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-30 10:42:48
BWW Flashback: Celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s Anniversary With a Look Back at Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-10-18 14:55:14
VIDEO: Current and Former MAMMA MIA! Cast Members Mark the Show's 20th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-09 06:51:12
VIDEO: Pierce Brosnan, Christine Baranski, & More Chat MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN on THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - 2018-07-16 10:53:58
VIDEO: Listen to Cher, Andy Garcia, & The Cast of MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN Perform FERNANDO
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-25 12:39:17
VIDEO: Lyric Video of Lily James Singing ABBA Hit From MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN
by Tori Hartshorn - 2018-05-10 16:21:10
VIDEO: Get an Extended Look at Cher in the Grammy Spot for MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-28 20:32:26
News
Photos: MAMMA MIA! West End Finds New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
All new production photos have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre in London's West End. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
All new production photos have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre in London's West End. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
MAMMA MIA! Will Play Milton Keynes Theatre In October 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
The worldwide smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! will play Milton Keynes Theatre from October 13–24, 2026, as part of its major new UK tour. Featuring ABBA’s timeless hits, Judy Craymer’s beloved production has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
The worldwide smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! will play Milton Keynes Theatre from October 13–24, 2026, as part of its major new UK tour. Featuring ABBA’s timeless hits, Judy Craymer’s beloved production has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide.
Additional Dates And Venues Set For New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and has announced further dates and venues. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and has announced further dates and venues. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
Videos: MAMMA MIA! Cast Performs Title Song & More on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2025
On Thursday, the cast of Broadway's Mamma Mia visited TODAY's Citi Concert Series to perform a selection of songs from the hit show, including a medley of the title song and 'Dancing Queen,' along with 'Does Your Mother Know.' Watch the performances now!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2025
On Thursday, the cast of Broadway's Mamma Mia visited TODAY's Citi Concert Series to perform a selection of songs from the hit show, including a medley of the title song and 'Dancing Queen,' along with 'Does Your Mother Know.' Watch the performances now!
Full Cast Set For the New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which embarks on a new UK tour beginning next month. Learn more about the tour here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which embarks on a new UK tour beginning next month. Learn more about the tour here!
MAMMA MIA! Reveals New London Cast and Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
The new London cast has been announced of the global hit musical MAMMA MIA! Plus, the show's booking period has extended at London’s Novello Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
The new London cast has been announced of the global hit musical MAMMA MIA! Plus, the show's booking period has extended at London’s Novello Theatre. Learn more here!
Photos: MAMMA MIA! Revival Opens on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 18, 2025
Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and officially celebrated its opening night last week at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 18, 2025
Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and officially celebrated its opening night last week at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.
Photos: MAMMA MIA! on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 15, 2025
Here we go again! The beloved jukebox musical classic turned global film phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has officially reopened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. See photos from the opening night curtain call here!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 15, 2025
Here we go again! The beloved jukebox musical classic turned global film phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has officially reopened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. See photos from the opening night curtain call here!
Review Roundup: MAMMA MIA! Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2025
Here we go again! The beloved jukebox musical classic turned global film phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway is now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2025
Here we go again! The beloved jukebox musical classic turned global film phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway is now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Read the reviews!
Photos: MAMMA MIA! Back on Broadway New Production Images
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025
MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. See new production photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the new production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025
MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. See new production photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the new production!
Photos: MAMMA MIA! on Broadway Hosts Alumni Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025
MAMMA MIA! hosted 120+ alumni cast, creative, and staff from throughout the Broadway production’s fourteen-year run. See photos from the event here and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025
MAMMA MIA! hosted 120+ alumni cast, creative, and staff from throughout the Broadway production’s fourteen-year run. See photos from the event here and learn more!
Photos: First Look at MAMMA MIA! as it Returns to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025
After a ten-year hiatus, the hit musical MAMMA MIA! will return home to Broadway when performances begin this Saturday night, August 2 at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out all new photos from the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025
After a ten-year hiatus, the hit musical MAMMA MIA! will return home to Broadway when performances begin this Saturday night, August 2 at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out all new photos from the production here!
MAMMA MIA! on Broadway to Offer $49 and $45 Tickets Through Lottery & Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
MAMMA MIA! will return home to Broadway when performances begin at the Winter Garden Theatre. The production is launching lottery and rush policies. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
MAMMA MIA! will return home to Broadway when performances begin at the Winter Garden Theatre. The production is launching lottery and rush policies. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
MAMMA MIA! is Back"Here’s Your Guide to Essential Pre-Show Viewing
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 19, 2025
xHere we go again! In just weeks, Mamma Mia! will make its long-awaited return to Broadway, and it’s finally time to get back into the Dancing Queen spirit. It's been almost a decade since the beloved musical concluded its initial run on Broadway and we're here to help you brush up your Mamma Mia! knowhow with this ultimate pre-show watchlist...
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 19, 2025
xHere we go again! In just weeks, Mamma Mia! will make its long-awaited return to Broadway, and it’s finally time to get back into the Dancing Queen spirit. It's been almost a decade since the beloved musical concluded its initial run on Broadway and we're here to help you brush up your Mamma Mia! knowhow with this ultimate pre-show watchlist...
MAMMA MIA! UK Tour Will Make Stops in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025
Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and announced further additional dates and venues. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025
Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and announced further additional dates and venues. We have all of the details here!
Benny Andersson y Björn Ulvaeus regresan a Broadway con Mamma Mia! y Chess
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 16, 2025
Los nombres de Benny Andersson y Björn Ulvaeus quizá no sean conocidos por todos, pero su música forma parte de la banda sonora de millones de personas.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 16, 2025
Los nombres de Benny Andersson y Björn Ulvaeus quizá no sean conocidos por todos, pero su música forma parte de la banda sonora de millones de personas.
Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus Are Making a Broadway Comeback
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2025
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have already made a major mark on Broadway, and 2025 is bound to be a milestone year as the biggest musicals that feature their work, Mamma Mia! and Chess, will be running at the same time. Let's learn more about both...
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2025
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have already made a major mark on Broadway, and 2025 is bound to be a milestone year as the biggest musicals that feature their work, Mamma Mia! and Chess, will be running at the same time. Let's learn more about both...
Video: Watch Highlights of the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAMMA MIA!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2025
With just 50 days to go until MAMMA MIA! returns home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, the global smash hit musical has released a new video trailer featuring the Broadway-bound company.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2025
With just 50 days to go until MAMMA MIA! returns home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, the global smash hit musical has released a new video trailer featuring the Broadway-bound company.
Review: MAMMA MIA! al Teatro Arcimboldi Milano
by Sara Altea Balestra - May 7, 2025
Uno dei musical più amati torna a Milano, questa volta in lingua originale, come tappa del tour internazionale che ha conquistato il mondo: il MAMMA MIA! International tour ha toccato 42 paesi negli ultimi 20 anni, con più di 3.750 repliche e oltre 7,3 milioni di spettatori.
by Sara Altea Balestra - May 7, 2025
Uno dei musical più amati torna a Milano, questa volta in lingua originale, come tappa del tour internazionale che ha conquistato il mondo: il MAMMA MIA! International tour ha toccato 42 paesi negli ultimi 20 anni, con più di 3.750 repliche e oltre 7,3 milioni di spettatori.
HERE LIES LOVE, MAMMA MIA and More Set for Center Theatre Group 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025
Center Theatre Group has revealed full slate of eleven productions for the 2025/26 Season, including Here Lies Love, Mamma Mia and more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025
Center Theatre Group has revealed full slate of eleven productions for the 2025/26 Season, including Here Lies Love, Mamma Mia and more. See the full lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Catherine Johnson been nominated for?
and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mamma Mia!.
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