Catherine Johnson
Latest News on Catherine Johnson:
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Bass Concert Hall (Apr 16, 2026)
MAMMA MIA! Marks Ken Jones’ Final Production At NKU After 39 Years (Apr 14, 2026)
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Period in London to March 2027 (Apr 2, 2026)
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Bass Concert Hall (Apr 16, 2026)
MAMMA MIA! Marks Ken Jones’ Final Production At NKU After 39 Years (Apr 14, 2026)
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Period in London to March 2027 (Apr 2, 2026)
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
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 20, 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 20, 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.
MAMMA MIA! Will Return To Toronto's Princess Of Wales Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026
The beloved musical MAMMA MIA! is returning to Toronto, bringing its classic hits and vibrant performances back to the stage. The production, known for its engaging storyline set to the timeless songs of ABBA, will open its doors to the public once again, offering a fresh opportunity to experience its magical allure.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026
The beloved musical MAMMA MIA! is returning to Toronto, bringing its classic hits and vibrant performances back to the stage. The production, known for its engaging storyline set to the timeless songs of ABBA, will open its doors to the public once again, offering a fresh opportunity to experience its magical allure.
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Mar 3, 2026
Make this make sense: take a handful of successful Swedish pop songs from the 1970s, hand them to a British creative team to build a stage musical set on a Greek island, give it a commonly used Italian exclamation (“Mamma Mia!”), and watch it become an American phenomenon.
by Kevin Shaw - Mar 3, 2026
Make this make sense: take a handful of successful Swedish pop songs from the 1970s, hand them to a British creative team to build a stage musical set on a Greek island, give it a commonly used Italian exclamation (“Mamma Mia!”), and watch it become an American phenomenon.
Theatre Memphis Will Present MAMMA MIA! on the Lohrey Theatre Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
MAMMA MIA! will juke onto the Lohrey Theatre stage at Theatre Memphis from February 27 through March 29, 2026. The production brings the ABBA jukebox musical to Memphis audiences with a new staging led by director Cecelia Wingate.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
MAMMA MIA! will juke onto the Lohrey Theatre stage at Theatre Memphis from February 27 through March 29, 2026. The production brings the ABBA jukebox musical to Memphis audiences with a new staging led by director Cecelia Wingate.
Cast Set For MAMMA MIA! at Lyric Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Lyric Arts has announced the cast for its upcoming production of MAMMA MIA!, a musical woven with ABBA's hits, set to stage in 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Lyric Arts has announced the cast for its upcoming production of MAMMA MIA!, a musical woven with ABBA's hits, set to stage in 2026.
Jessica Crouch, Juliette M. Ojeda and More to Star in MAMMA MIA! Tour Year Three
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
The company has been revealed for The North American touring company of Mamma Mia! as the 25th Anniversary Tour heads back out on the road following its Broadway engagement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
The company has been revealed for The North American touring company of Mamma Mia! as the 25th Anniversary Tour heads back out on the road following its Broadway engagement.
Review: MAMMA MIA at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Jan 20, 2026
One of the highest grossing movie musicals of all time just happens to be that wonder hit MAMMA MIA based on the 2001 Broadway stage musical . Thought to be the most successful jukebox musical ever, the story of a young bride-to-be's quest to find out who here real dad is on the eve of her wedding is merely the springboard to launch a musical score chock full of ABBA's greatest hits. The stage version has toured for years and is yet again on Broadway right now.
by Michael Rabice - Jan 20, 2026
One of the highest grossing movie musicals of all time just happens to be that wonder hit MAMMA MIA based on the 2001 Broadway stage musical . Thought to be the most successful jukebox musical ever, the story of a young bride-to-be's quest to find out who here real dad is on the eve of her wedding is merely the springboard to launch a musical score chock full of ABBA's greatest hits. The stage version has toured for years and is yet again on Broadway right now.
Tickets to go on Sale Next Week for MAMMA MIA! in Portland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to go on on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will go on sale. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will go on sale. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
Tickets For MAMMA MIA! In Edmonton to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, will go on sale. The 25th Anniversary production of MAMMA MIA! made a return to Broadway in August 2025 for a limited six-month run.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, will go on sale. The 25th Anniversary production of MAMMA MIA! made a return to Broadway in August 2025 for a limited six-month run.
Tickets on Sale For MAMMA MIA! at Pikes Peak Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to the 25th Anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will go on sale to the public on Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Learnm ore here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to the 25th Anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will go on sale to the public on Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Learnm ore here!
MAMMA MIA! Comes To The Orpheum Theater In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Omaha Performing Arts has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 engagement of MAMMA MIA!, running April 28–May 3 at the Orpheum Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Omaha Performing Arts has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 engagement of MAMMA MIA!, running April 28–May 3 at the Orpheum Theater.
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!
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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