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Larry Alexander to Star in TheatreZone's CHESS, 3/6-16
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 24, 2014

Fate intervened during the Monday morning rehearsal when the actor originally cast as Anatoly left the production paving the way for Larry to audition for the lead role on Tuesday morning. Director Des McAnuff (Tony award winner for Big River, Tommy and Jersey Boys) hired Larry and he became Anatoly on Wednesday morning.

MAMMA MIA! National Tour Plays Heinz Hall, Now thru 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2014

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Heinz Hall in February 2014. Performances begin tonight, February 11 and runs through Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Heinz Hall. MAMMA MIA! is a season special, part of the 2013-2014 PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

National Tour of MAMMA MIA! Returns to the Fox Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2014

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre tonight, February 7-9.

MAMMA MIA! Extends Summer Run in Blackpool Through 14 Sept
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 6, 2014

The producers of the MAMMA MIA! International Tour have announced extra dates at the Blackpool Opera House this summer. The exclusive UK Summer Season was originally due to run from 20 June to 31 August, but, due to a huge demand for tickets, the season has now been extended until 14 September 2014. Blackpool will be the only UK venue outside of London to host the worldwide hit musical this year.

Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at The New Tropicana Resort Now On Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2014

Making its triumphant return to the Las Vegas Strip, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! begins performances May 8 at the all-new Tropicana Theater inside The New Tropicana resort in Las Vegas. Tickets range from $49 to $135 plus applicable taxes and fees and will go on sale today, Feb. 5 at noon. Special hotel packages will also be available for a two- to three-night stay at The New Tropicana Las Vegas and two MAMMA MIA! show tickets with orchestra or mezzanine seating.

Colorado Native P. Tucker Worley to Return to Denver as 'Pepper' in MAMMA MIA!, 1/28-2/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2014

Colorado native, P. Tucker Worley, returns to Denver as Pepper in Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!. The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA plays The Buell Theatre January 28 through February 2 only.

MAMMA MIA! Tour to Play National Theatre, 3/4-9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2014

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to National Theatre for a limited engagement - March 4 to 9.

MAMMA MIA! National Tour to Play Heinz Hall, 2/11-16
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2014

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Heinz Hall in February 2014. Performances begin on Tuesday, February 11 and runs through Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Heinz Hall. MAMMA MIA! is a season special, part of the 2013-2014 PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

MAMMA MIA! Plays Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Now thru 1/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2014

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, plays at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza today, January 14 - 19, as part of the 2013-14 Broadway in Thousand Oaks Series.

WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, FOREVER PLAID and More Set for TheatreZone's 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2014

'Year of the Composer' is an ambitious theatrical offering that brings musical greats Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cole Porter, and ABBA to the professional non-profit theater group that performs at the G&L Theatre in North Naples.

MAMMA MIA! to Return to Segerstrom Center, 4/8-13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2014

Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates the return of Benny Andersson and Bjo?rn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returning to Segerstrom Hall in Orange County, April 8 - 13, 2014.

National Tour of MAMMA MIA! to Return to Fox Theatre, 2/7-9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 8, 2014

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Friday, February 7-9.

Alan Campbell, Paul DeBoy, John Hemphill, Jon Jorgenson and Elena Ricardo Join Broadway's MAMMA MIA!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 6, 2014

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will welcome new principals Alan Campbell, Paul DeBoy, John Hemphill, Jon Jorgenson and Elena Ricardo to The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) on Broadway on Monday, February 3, 2014.

MAMMA MIA! Cast Receives Special Winter Garden-Themed Holiday Presents
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 6, 2014

The producers of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! gave a holiday gift to cast, crew, and creators this year that was truly one of a kind. Using the iconic front of house marquees from the Winter Garden Theatre, where the musical played a record breaking long run before recently moving to the Broadhurst Theatre, the producers collaborated with a nonprofit called Mission Wear to transform 300 pounds of vinyl signage of the marquees into sporty, efficient and one of a kind tote bags.

MAMMA MIA! Opens Tonight at ASU Gammage
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2013

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to ASU Gammage now through January 5, 2014. Tickets are on sale now.

MAMMA MIA! to Open 12/31 at ASU Gammage
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2013

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to ASU Gammage now through January 5, 2014. Tickets are on sale now.

Photo Flash: Richland Performing Arts' CHESS Concert with Kathy Voytko, Scott Logsdon, Kris Koop Ouellette & More
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 13, 2013

CHESS, the hit Broadway and London musical, was presented in Concert on December 8, 2013 at the Richland Performing Arts Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Check out a look back below!

All-Star CHESS Concert Set for Richland Performing Arts Center Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2013

CHESS, the hit London and Broadway musical, will be performed in a concert presentation on December 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Richland Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Richland High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Broadway's Gregg Goodbrod Joins CHESS Concert at Richland PAC Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2013

Scott D. Miller has announced a change in casting for the special concert presentation of CHESS, the hit Broadway and London musical, today, December 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Richland Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Richland High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

'One Night In Bangkok' From CHESS Analyzed In New Podcast
by Pat Cerasaro - Dec 3, 2013

Classic concept album and variably successful stage piece CHESS has had a colorful history unlike virtually any other modern musical theatre piece, yet the strangest story of all in the show's thirty-year trajectory may be the unexpected Top Ten hit enjoyed by one of the score's most contemporary-sounding tunes, 'One Night In Bangkok', analyzed in a new WNYC podcast as part of Soundcheck's That Was A Hit?!? series.

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