Catherine Johnson
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).
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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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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
News
MAMMA MIA! Will Be Available For Schools and University Groups in the UK and Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Music Theatre International will release the performance rights for MAMMA MIA! to schools and university groups throughout the UK and Ireland, marking the first such opportunity since the musical's record-breaking West End premiere over 27 years ago.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Music Theatre International will release the performance rights for MAMMA MIA! to schools and university groups throughout the UK and Ireland, marking the first such opportunity since the musical's record-breaking West End premiere over 27 years ago.
MAMMA MIA! presenta su nuevo reparto para la temporada de Barcelona
by Fasika Velasco Gomez - Sep 3, 2026
MAMMA MIA! ya tiene reparto para su nueva etapa en Barcelona. Anna Lagares como Donna y Lucía Pemán como Sophie encabezan la compañía que llevará las canciones de ABBA al Teatre Tívoli.
by Fasika Velasco Gomez - Sep 3, 2026
MAMMA MIA! ya tiene reparto para su nueva etapa en Barcelona. Anna Lagares como Donna y Lucía Pemán como Sophie encabezan la compañía que llevará las canciones de ABBA al Teatre Tívoli.
Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M. Ojeda.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M. Ojeda.
MAMMA MIA! Reveals New Cast and Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
A new cast led by Sara Poyzer and Richard Standing will join MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre from October 12, 2026, as the West End production extends booking through October 2, 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
A new cast led by Sara Poyzer and Richard Standing will join MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre from October 12, 2026, as the West End production extends booking through October 2, 2027.
MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Will Come to BJCC Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Single tickets for the ABBA-scored musical's Birmingham engagement will go on sale for eight performances at the BJCC Concert Hall as part of the Broadway in Birmingham Series.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Single tickets for the ABBA-scored musical's Birmingham engagement will go on sale for eight performances at the BJCC Concert Hall as part of the Broadway in Birmingham Series.
Review: MAMMA MIA!, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 19, 2026
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 19, 2026
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour to Play The Bushnell
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Tickets for the 25th anniversary touring production of MAMMA MIA! at The Bushnell in Hartford will go on sale this week, with the ABBA-scored musical set for a limited engagement this fall.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Tickets for the 25th anniversary touring production of MAMMA MIA! at The Bushnell in Hartford will go on sale this week, with the ABBA-scored musical set for a limited engagement this fall.
New Cast Set For MAMMA MIA! UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The UK touring production of MAMMA MIA! announced a wave of new cast members, including Lauren Woolf, Richard Taylor Woods, and Hazel Baldwin, joining the show as it continues its run across venues nationwide.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The UK touring production of MAMMA MIA! announced a wave of new cast members, including Lauren Woolf, Richard Taylor Woods, and Hazel Baldwin, joining the show as it continues its run across venues nationwide.
Mark Goldthorp Will Join MAMMA MIA! at The Novello Theatre as 'Bill'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Mark Goldthorp, currently playing Bill in the UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!, will join the West End production at the Novello Theatre, replacing Tamlyn Henderson, who departs for the Young Vic.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Mark Goldthorp, currently playing Bill in the UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!, will join the West End production at the Novello Theatre, replacing Tamlyn Henderson, who departs for the Young Vic.
MAMMA MIA! to Open Hennepin Arts' Broadway Season at Minneapolis Orpheum
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
Hennepin Arts announced MAMMA MIA! will kick off its Broadway on Hennepin season at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, with tickets going on sale to the general public at HennepinArts.org.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
Hennepin Arts announced MAMMA MIA! will kick off its Broadway on Hennepin season at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, with tickets going on sale to the general public at HennepinArts.org.
MAMMA MIA! IN CONCERT to Be Presented by West Bay Community Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
West Bay Community Theater will present MAMMA MIA! IN CONCERT at the North Kingstown Town Beach Bandshell, featuring an 'In Concert'-style hybrid format with live video screens and ABBA music.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
West Bay Community Theater will present MAMMA MIA! IN CONCERT at the North Kingstown Town Beach Bandshell, featuring an 'In Concert'-style hybrid format with live video screens and ABBA music.
MAMMA MIA! National Tour is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! is coming to Keller Auditorium. Featuring the iconic songs of ABBA, the long-running hit follows a daughter’s quest to discover her father’s identity on the eve of her wedding.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! is coming to Keller Auditorium. Featuring the iconic songs of ABBA, the long-running hit follows a daughter’s quest to discover her father’s identity on the eve of her wedding.
MAMMA MIA! Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Center Theatre Group is presenting the 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, at the Ahmanson Theatre this June and July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Center Theatre Group is presenting the 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, at the Ahmanson Theatre this June and July
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/14/2026; Jobs In HR, Education & More
by - May 14, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/14/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - May 14, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/14/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/7/2026; Jobs In Giving, Marketing, and More
by - May 7, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/7/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - May 7, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/7/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Apr 16, 2026
Hey There! Have you seen MAMMA MIA the Musical? How about Mamma Mia the film with the legendary Meryl Streep? How about Abba, the band? You know, the Swedish group that took the world by storm in 1974 when they won the Eurovision song contest with “Waterloo”?
by Joni Lorraine - Apr 16, 2026
Hey There! Have you seen MAMMA MIA the Musical? How about Mamma Mia the film with the legendary Meryl Streep? How about Abba, the band? You know, the Swedish group that took the world by storm in 1974 when they won the Eurovision song contest with “Waterloo”?
MAMMA MIA! Marks Ken Jones’ Final Production At NKU After 39 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Ken Jones closes his 39-year tenure at Northern Kentucky University by directing MAMMA MIA!, a production marking the end of a celebrated career in the Greater Cincinnati theatre community.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Ken Jones closes his 39-year tenure at Northern Kentucky University by directing MAMMA MIA!, a production marking the end of a celebrated career in the Greater Cincinnati theatre community.
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Period in London to March 2027
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period to 13 March 2027 at London's Novello Theatre. The West End production, celebrating its 27th birthday on 6 April 2026, has been seen by over 11 million people in London.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period to 13 March 2027 at London's Novello Theatre. The West End production, celebrating its 27th birthday on 6 April 2026, has been seen by over 11 million people in London.
Feature: MAMA MIA! at Mount Pleasant High School
by Rosanne DellAversano - Mar 27, 2026
A Greek island getaway where only songs from ABBA are sung is the name of the game.
by Rosanne DellAversano - Mar 27, 2026
A Greek island getaway where only songs from ABBA are sung is the name of the game.
Photos: New Look at MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Check out new production photos for the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!. Fresh off a historic and hugely successful six-month return to its original Broadway home at the Winter Garden Theatre, the celebrated and beloved musical officially relaunched at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in March.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Check out new production photos for the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!. Fresh off a historic and hugely successful six-month return to its original Broadway home at the Winter Garden Theatre, the celebrated and beloved musical officially relaunched at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in March.
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