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BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! I think I fell in love again!

The wildly popular jukebox musical, MAMMA MIA! is back in Singapore. Bring with it are the iconic 70's ABBA hits that got us grooving in our seats, the fun flamboyant costumes complete with platform boots and wide-legged pants, and a good mix of slapstick and sexual innuendos much to our delight.

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! International Tour Successfully Connects the Dots

Jukebox musicals have been quite a trend lately. Owing its origin to Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, which successfully ran on West End from 1989 to 2003, the genre's popularity has been boosted by many others that followed suit, such as Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, featuring the music and life of Carole King. Just recently, Manila had seen the staging of a tribute to one of the country's more enduring musical groups, The Apo Hiking Society, with the successful Eto na! Musikal nAPO! This mid-October, yet another jukebox musical, built around the iconic songs of major karaoke staples provider, Air Supply, beckons.

Fathom Events Presents Exclusive One-Night U.S. Screening of 'HYMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert' on November 8

From Fathom Events, 'HYMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert' full length theatrical performance will hit cinemas in the U.S. on November 8 for a special one-night screening, including excusive behind-the-curtain content. The cinematic event will coincide with the global release of Brightman's new album 'HYMN,' available beginning Friday, November 9 (Decca Gold/ Universal Music Group). The album is the first new recording in five years for international superstar and world's best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman.

VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! International Tour Opens in Manila; Show Runs Now Thru 10/21

After nearly 20 years since the show premiered in London's West End in 1999, MAMMA MIA!, the 'Mother of All Jukebox Musicals,' triumphantly opens (and remains a crowd-pleaser) at The Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City. The show, in a limited engagement, runs now through October 21, 2018.

Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA Opens In Manila!

After a successful season touring around the UK, MAMMA MIA! makes a triumphant return to Manila and opens this weekend at the Theatre at Solaire. The sensational feel-good musical will be running from 29 September as part of the show's International Tour. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketworld.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits TINA in the West End

Lin-Manuel Miranda went to see Tina on the West End last night, September 16, and had nothing but positive things to say about the production, and his pal Adrienne Warren.

MAMMA MIA! Announces New Booking Period In London

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre is now extending its booking period from Monday 4 March to Saturday 14 September 2019. MAMMA MIA! will celebrate its 20th birthday in London on 6 April 2019. The box office for the new booking period is now open.

BWW Review: Mirvish's MAMMA MIA! was the Perfect Summer Musical

From the first crash of drums, you could feel the excitement ripple through the theatre. The beloved musical MAMMA MIA! returned to the Ed Mirvish Theatre for a limited engagement and audiences could not have been more thrilled. Telling the story of Sophie Sheridan and her mother Donna, the show explores themes of family, identity, and love - all set to a soundtrack of the fabulous music by ABBA.

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! How Can You Resist This??

Many of my readers know my connection with MAMMA MIA! on Broadway (see my bio below). When I saw many months ago that Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia would be presenting it (the professional regional premiere) I knew it would be a money maker and knew, after seeing many Toby productions, it would be done well. Well, not only have they done well, this edition of MAMMA MIA! is just plain superb.

Cast Announced For MAMMA MIA! International Tour

Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which comes to Palace Theatre, Manchester from 3rd - 14th July 2018 as part of its international tour. Shona White (Donna Sheridan), Nicky Swift (Rosie), Helen Anker (Tanya), Tamlyn Henderson (Sam Carmichael), Daniel Crowder (Harry Bright), Matthew Rutherford (Bill Austin), Lucy May Barker (Sophie Sheridan), Phillip Ryan (Sky), Leisha Mollyneaux (Ali), Lottie Henshall (Lisa), Matt Jordan-Pidgeon (Pepper) and Michael Nelson (Eddie) will star in the production. At certain performances the role of Donna Sheridan will be played by Natalie Langston.

TINA Extends Booking To February 2019

TINA, a new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner, is pleased to confirm that 140,000 new tickets will go on sale today (Wednesday 18 April 2018) at 12noon BST. The production which officially opened at the Aldwych Theatre last night, is now booking to 16 February 2019.

Photo Throwback: Tina Turner Performs at The Ritz in 1983

TINA, a new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner just opened at the Aldwych Theatre. In honor of the big night, check out this throwback photo of Tina Turner herself, performing at The Ritz in 1983!

Review Roundup: TINA Opens in London

TINA, a new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner just opened at the Aldwych Theatre and is currently booking to 20 October 2018. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, choreography is by Anthony Van Laast, with set and costume designs by Mark Thompson, musical supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Jeff Sugg and orchestrations by Ethan Popp.

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