Benny Andersson News

Susan Boyle, the unpretentious Scot who dazzled - and surprised - the world with her hauntingly beautiful voice, returned to NBC's America's Got Talent last night amid a standing ovation to perform 'You Have To Be There' from her upcoming third album, Someone to Watch Over Me, which will be released on SYCO/Columbia Records on Tuesday, November 1.

Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced single ticket on sale dates for the remaining 2011/12 Broadway shows-American Idiot, Million Dollar Quartet, Mamma Mia! and Blue Man Group.

Chess is nearing the end of its 6 week pre-West End run at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, and today BWW speaks with James Fox, who plays Freddy in the production. James talks to us about the challenges working on such a vocally demanding show, preparation for singing Pity the Child and director Craig Revel Horwood.

On its landmark 10th anniversary, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! salutes the leading ladies who have starred as 'Donna Sheridan' on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre over the last 10 years.

It's hard to imagine how different today's music charts might look without ABBA. From the moment they swept to glory at Eurovision in 1974, the Swedish pop group has been, and continues to be, a major influence on musicians around the world, and remains one of the most successful acts of all time.

Don't miss your chance to see the International Tour of "MAMMA MIA!" at Grand Canal Theatre from 4-15 Oct 2011.

The Daily Mail reports that MAMMA MIA!, now in its eleventh West End year, will move to the Novello Theatre after the 2012 Olympics.

MAMMA MIA! opened at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre on October 18, 2001, and has become one of the most successful musicals of all time anywhere in the world, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. In September of this year, MAMMA MIA! becomes the 10th longest running show in Broadway history and MAMMA MIA! The Movie is the most successful live musical film of all time.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Atlanta in November as a special to the Broadway Across America - Atlanta 2011-12 season.

Susan Boyle, the unpretentious Scot who surprised the world on Britain's Got Talent, has released her latest single from her upcoming third album Someone to Watch Over Me. The album will be released on SYCO/Columbia Records on Tuesday, November 1. Watch the just released music video to 'You Have to Be There' below!

Tonight Mamma Mia and Hard Rock Cafe join together in the heart of Times Square to throw the ultimate Rok Chick Supremo Party with a silent auction featuring signed memorabilia, tickets to the 10th Anniversary Performanc on October 18, and much more! There is a $10 suggested donation at the door; donations and proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF).

Don't miss your chance to see the International Tour of "MAMMA MIA!" at Grand Canal Theatre today through 15 Oct 2011.

On October 4, MAMMA MIA! and Hard Rock Café join together in the heart of Times Square to throw the ultimate 'Rock Chick Supremo Party,' with a silent auction featuring signed memorabilia, tickets to the 10th Anniversary Performance on October 18, and much more! There is a $10 suggested donation at the door; donations and proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

Chess opened on Wednesday, September 28th in Toronto after enjoying a sold-out tour in the UK. This lavish new production comes direct from England, and will play a limited engagement in Toronto before heading to London's West End. Directed by Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood and featuring a cast of some of the UK's most talented stage actors, the production is a feast for the eyes and ears. Sir Tim Rice was in Toronto for opening night, and BWW was on hand to bring you pictures of the curtain call.

A chess game between international masters takes on larger meaning in the award-winning 1980s rock opera 'Chess,' which is currently touring the UK.

Chess opens tomorrow in Toronto, fresh off a sold out UK tour. The production will play until the end of October when it ventures off to London's West End. In honour of opening night, Mirvish Productions is hosting a special Twitter Q&A with none other than lyricist Sir Tim Rice. BWW will be on hand to give you all the details of the event.

One of the world's most loved musicals MAMMA MIA!, based on music by ABBA, will run for eight performances, October 25-30, at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Carolyn and Richard Sloane are sponsoring this presentation of MAMMA MIA! at the Kravis Center, which is currently 'Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community.'

A chess game between international masters takes on larger meaning in the award-winning 1980s rock opera 'Chess,' which is currently touring the UK. The next stop is Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, where it will open on September 24 before a run in London's West End.