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New Tickets On Sale For The Melbourne Season Of MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2019

The highly acclaimed new Australian musical produced by Carmen Pavlovic, CEO of Global Creatures, Muriel's Wedding The Musical, commences in Melbourne in March at Her Majesty's Theatre with previews from March 12 and opening night on March 23.

MAMMA MIA! Comes To Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2019

Grab your beach umbrella, icy beverage, and boogie board and get ready to ride the wave! MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical that's taken the world by storm, will hit the beach on Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' Main Stage in just a few weeks. MAMMA MIA! preview performances run from March 1-7, with official opening night festivities taking place on Friday, March 8.

MAMMA MIA! Kicks Off NTPA Repertory Theatre 2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2019

North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre kicks off its brand new season with 10 Column Award Nominations and the international hit musical, Mamma Mia! Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus with some songs by Stig Anderson and book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer.

VIDEO: First Look at Maltz Jupiter Theatre's MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2019

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is kicking off the New Year with a rare four-week run of the sunny and funny musical that took Broadway by storm: Mamma Mia!

Photo Flash: Maltz Jupiter Theatre Presents MAMMA MIA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2019

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is kicking off the New Year with a rare four-week run of the sunny and funny musical that took Broadway by storm: Mamma Mia!

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at Stadthalle Wien
by Martin Ganeider - Jan 18, 2019

The Smash Hit Musical from the ABBA Boys Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus stops in vienna for a limited 3 week run. The mother of jukebox musicals will bring you an evening full of laughter and tears.

MAMMA MIA! Cast Has Star-Studded Premiere TOnight
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2019

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! will have its star-studded gala premiere at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts tonight, 17 January 2019. The Gala Night audience will include invited VIPs, show sponsors and a host of local celebrities such as Stephen Chan, Cissy Wang, Ankie Beilke, Cecil Chao, Bianca Wu, Snowy Choi, Icy Wong, Janet Ma and Sabrina Leung.

MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL Opens in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2019

The highly acclaimed new Australian musical produced by Carmen Pavlovic, CEO of Global Creatures, Muriel's Wedding The Musical, commences in Melbourne in March at Her Majesty's Theatre with previews from March 12 and opening night on March 23. The Sydney season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre commences with previews from June 28 and opening night July 4.

BWW Feature: Interview with the Three Leading Ladies of CHARLESTON LIGHT OPERA GUILD'S Production of MAMMA MIA!
by Richard Allen - Jan 15, 2019

The Charleston Light Opera Guild (CLOG) is set to take over The Clay Center theater with their production of Mamma Mia! The show, which opens this weekend, is a jukebox musical set to the catchy songs of 70's Swedish band ABBA.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Announces Smash Hit Musical MAMMA MIA! As Part Of 2018/19 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2019

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre has announced that the big and splashy Broadway hit Mamma Mia! is the long-awaited surprise show of its 2018/19 season!

Drury Lane Theatre Announces Casting For MAMMA MIA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2019

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its production of the international megahit Mamma Mia!, with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bj rn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, and book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer, Mamma Mia! is directed by Artistic Director William Osetek and choreographed by Jane Lanier with music direction by Roberta Duchak. Mamma Mia! runs February 7 April 14, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m.

BWW Feature: 9 SHOWS IN RUSSIA TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2019
by Daria Vorobyeva - Jan 10, 2019

2019 has been announced as the Theatre Year in Russia. Will it be great? What are the shows that you don't want to miss? Here are 9 musicals and plays, which I expect to be interesting. And they are going to premiere this year in Russia!

Broadway In Austin To Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2019

Producer Stephen Gabriel/Work Light Productions released today a music video in anticipation of the 50th Anniversary North American tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical Jesus Christ Superstar.  The Olivier Award-winning production first premiered in 2016 at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London.  The North American tour launches in Austin, TX in the fall of 2019 and celebrates fifty epic years since the original rock opera concept album release that began this musical theatre phenomenon.

International Smash Hit MAMMA MIA! Set To Sparkle At The Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2018

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is kicking off the New Year with a rare four-week run of the sunny and funny musical that took Broadway by storm: Mamma Mia!

BWW Reviews: Tuneful songs, artistic choreography in the DNA of SNS' MAMMA MIA
by Paul Batterson - Dec 12, 2018

Near the front of the Playbill for the Short North Stage's production of MAMMA MIA is a list of all the sponsors for the musical based on a collection of ABBA songs. Sadly, 23 & Me is not among them.

Ivoryton Playhouse Announces 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2018

On March 20th, 2019 The Ivoryton Playhouse opens its doors for a new season - a year full of exciting, affordable professional theatre. Plays for romantics and plays for cynics; shows for families and shows for sweethearts;  music from the movies and Broadway as well as zany comedies and classic dramas- the Ivoryton Playhouse 2019 season has something for everyone and more than you ever expected.

ACTS Presents Area Premiere Of MAMMA MIA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2018

The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS) is proud to be among the first theatre companies in the region to produce MAMMA MIA!, the long-running Broadway musical featuring the hit songs of ABBA. Performances are January 11 at 7:30 pm, January 12 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and January 13 at 2:00 pm at Cary Hall (1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA).

Drury Lane Theatre Concludes 2018/2019 Season With MAMMA MIA!
by Julie Musbach - Dec 4, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre concludes its 2018/2019 season with the international megahit Mamma Mia!, with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, and book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer, Mamma Mia! is directed by Artistic Director William Osetek and runs February 7 - April 14, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m.

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! Wins it All at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - Nov 30, 2018

Thursday night's opening of MAMMA MIA! at Nebraska Wesleyan's McDonald Theatre was a party in the Greek Isles. The extremely enthusiastic crowd of mostly college aged people vociferously approved this romp through ABBA's memorable music. Chest booming laughter, screams, and hoots resounded through the house. But it was all good... because it is all good.

Axelrod Performing Arts Center Announces 2019 Musicals - MAMMA MIA!, GUYS AND DOLLS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center, New Jersey's newest professional theater, announces an exciting lineup of main-stage musicals for the 2019 season, including "Mamma Mia!," Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and "Guys and Dolls."

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