Benny Andersson News

In what could well be the most talked-about theatrical event of the new year, Street Theatre Company presents Chess in Concert February 24-27, featuring some of Nashville's best known stage talents and including a chorus of more than 40 voices. And it seems, in talking to some of the artists most intimately involved in the creative process that will culminate in this weekend's five performances, that it is a process they'd definitely sign-up for again - and it's clear that Nashville audiences will be talking about it for a long time after the curtain rings down Sunday night.

MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, is coming back to Omaha for a fourth engagement, courtesy of Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs from 'Dancing Queen' and 'S.O.S.' to 'Money, Money, Money' and 'Take a Chance on Me,' MAMMA MIA! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new.

David Mirvish is delighted to announce the 2011-12 Mirvish Subscription Theatre Season. The subscription season consists of seven shows that will be performed in four different downtown Toronto theatres. In addition, there are four shows off-subscription and many other shows at the Sony Centre that will be available to Mirvish subscribers on a priority basis and/or at special prices.

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musical 'Chess' to be held on Sunday February 6th at 4 pm and Monday February 7th at 7 pm (end time may vary, please sign up at start time).

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musical 'Chess' to be held on Sunday February 6th at 4 pm and Monday February 7th at 7 pm (end time may vary, please sign up at start time).

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to present Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem, both currently starring in the hit Showtime series, Nurse Jackie, in The Other Steve and Edie, their brand new cabaret show and Ms. Falco's cabaret debut.

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Bass Performance Hall in February, 2011.

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musical 'Chess' to be held on Sunday February 6th at 4 pm and Monday February 7th at 7 pm (end time may vary, please sign up at start time).

In May of 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall, London, there were two spectacular, standing room only, performances of Chess in Concert, with story and lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Lion King) and music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (Mamma Mia!), formerly of ABBA. Chess in Concert received its TV premiere in June 2009 and was subsequently shown in mainstream cinemas throughout the UK. Street Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that they are the first company in the U.S. to secure rights to this spectacular 'in concert' production that Tim Rice says he hopes 'will be the model of future productions.' The musical has a long history with multiple versions from concept album to British and finally American productions.

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will play its 8:00pm performance this evening at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway and is offering a special ticket price of $64.50 (including facility fee) for orchestra and front mezzanine seats.

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Detroit's Fisher Theatre from April 13-17, 2011.

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will play its 8:00pm performance this evening at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway and is offering a special one night only ticket price of $64.50 (including facility fee) for orchestra and front mezzanine seats.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to present Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem, both currently starring in the hit Showtime series, Nurse Jackie, in The Other Steve and Edie, their brand new cabaret show and Ms. Falco's cabaret debut.

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, continues its 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. We offer the hottest ticket in town to ten of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - not to mention dance!

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Bass Performance Hall in February, 2011.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Milwaukee in January 2011.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, closes at the PPAC on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence.

2010 was a year filled with all sorts of exciting BroadwayWorld interviews - here's some of this year's highlights!

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to PPAC just in time for the holiday season! Performances begin on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 and run through Sunday, January 2, 2011 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence.

Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre today announced that, due to popular demand, the world premiere comedy, starring Helen Hayes Award winners Sherri L. Edelen (Signature's Sweeney Todd and Les Miserables) and Nancy Robinette, written and directed by Helen Hayes Awardee Joe Calarco (Signature's Side Show and Assassins), will now run from October 26 through December 26, 2010.