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Gary Milner to Join Real-Life Wife Sally Ann Triplett in MAMMA MIA from 11th of June - 10 New Cast Members
by James T Harding - Apr 27, 2012

Gary Milner will be joining real-life wife Sally Ann Triplett in the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at the Prince of Wales Theatre from 11 June 2012. Milner, who will play Sam Carmichael opposite Sally's Donna Sheridan, most recently appeared on stage playing the title role in Pericles at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

Video Interview Goes Backstage with Judy McLane and More at Mamma Mia!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2012

Go backstage at the Winter Garden Theatre for a visit with the stars and crew of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' hit musical MAMMA MIA!

Tickets Go On Sale for MAMMA MIA!'s Boston Engagement, 4/29
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2012

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Boston for a limited one week engagement. Performances begin on June 19th and run through June 24th at the Boston Opera House. MAMMA MIA! is part of the 2011-2012 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

STAGE TUBE: On Broadway with Kids - Episode 4!
by Stage Tube - Apr 25, 2012

Watch the latest episode #4 of CafeMom Studios 'On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!' - the exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway's hit musical who also happen to be parents. Episode 4 - 'A Supporting Cast' - When you work on Broadway, your co-workers become a second family. In this episode, David, Jennifer and Monica bring their kids together for a play-date and Irene shares how her Broadway Family helped her get through breast cancer. Watch the episode below!

MAMMA MIA! Returns to the Orpheum, 4/24-29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2012

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!, the internationally popular musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, April 24-29, 2012. Seen by approximately 50 million people worldwide, the show is celebrating more than 4,000 performances in its tenth year at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre and remains among Broadway's top selling musicals. Tickets are on sale now. Mamma Mia! is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2011/12 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

Musical Theatre Guild Season to Include CALL ME MADAME, GIRL CRAZY and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 20, 2012

Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, has announced an exciting quintet of shows to celebrate its seventeenth season of Broadway in Concert musicals.

MAMMA MIA! Kicks Off GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP NYC's Times Square Earth Day Celebration, 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2012

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will kick off the annual Times Square Alliance Earth Day celebration with a special live performance of "Dancing Queen" at "Keep America Beautiful's 2012 Great American Cleanup NYC Kickoff in the middle of Times Square Thursday, April 19 at 12:20pm on Military Island (Broadway & 7th Avenue between 43rd & 44th Streets).

STAGE TUBE: On Broadway With Kids - Episode 3!
by Stage Tube - Apr 18, 2012

Watch the latest episode #3 of CafeMom Studios 'On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!' - the exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway's hit musical who also happen to be parents. BroadwayWorld has the video for you below!

University of Cincinnati Announces Mainstage 2012-2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2012

University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music has announced its 2012-2013 mainstage series, including selections from opera, musical theatre and drama.

MAMMA MIA! Kicks Off GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP NYC's Times Square Earth Day Celebration, 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2012

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will kick off the annual Times Square Alliance Earth Day celebration with a special live performance of "Dancing Queen" at "Keep America Beautiful's 2012 Great American Cleanup NYC Kickoff in the middle of Times Square Thursday, April 19 at 12:20pm on Military Island (Broadway & 7th Avenue between 43rd & 44th Streets).

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/16; NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA! & MORMON
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 16, 2012

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 4/15/2012.

MAMMA MIA! Closes at Gallo Center, 4/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2012

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, closes tonight, April 15.

STAGE TUBE: On Broadway with Kids- Episode 2!
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 12, 2012

Watch the latest episode #2 of CafeMom Studios 'On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!' - the exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway's hit musical who also happen to be parents. BroadwayWorld has the video for you below!

BWW Reviews: Arvada Center's CHESS - Timeless Masterpiece
by Michael Mulhern - Apr 12, 2012

So this is what happens when everything goes right in a production. Creative set/lighting/sound/costume design + talented ensemble + fierce vocals and choreography = check mate and game won!

STAGE TUBE: On Broadway with Kids- Episode 1!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2012

Today CafeMom Studios debuts the first episode of 'On Broadway: With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA!,' an exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadway's hit musical MAMMA MIA! who also happen to be parents.

MAMMA MIA! Returns to the Orpheum, 4/24-29
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 4, 2012

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!, the internationally popular musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, April 24-29, 2012. Seen by approximately 50 million people worldwide, the show is celebrating more than 4,000 performances in its tenth year at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre and remains among Broadway's top selling musicals. Tickets are on sale now. Mamma Mia! is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2011/12 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

MAMMA MIA! Comes to the Aranoff Center, 5/1-6
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 31, 2012

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Cincinnati this spring as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 11/12 Season. Performances begin on May 1 and run through May 6 at the Aronoff Center.

Palace Theatre Presents MAMMA MIA, 7/13-22
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 27, 2012

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Cleveland at the Palace Theatre, July 13-22. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are on sale now www.cleveland-theater.com.

CHESS Opens at the Arvada Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2012

The Arvada Center will open the regional premiere of a new restaging of Chess, A Musical directed by Rod A. Lansberry on March 27 running through April 15, 2012 in the Main Stage Theater. Performances are Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Wednesday at 1pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Preview performances are March 23 - 25. Moderated talkbacks with the cast are offered on Friday, April 6 after 7:30 p.m. show and Wednesday, April 11 after 1:00 p.m. show. Ticket prices range from $35 (previews) - $72. Group rates are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

MAMMA MIA! Comes to Sacramento Community Center Theater Thru March 18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2012

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, is set to return to Sacramento. Performances run through March 18 at the Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento.

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