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Photos: New Cast Joins MAMMA MIA! in London's West End

by Stephi Wild — October 22, 2026

MAMMA MIA! welcomed a new cast at London’s Novello Theatre, starring Sara Poyzer as Donna, Vivien Carter as Tanya, Laura Medforth as Rosie, and more.

MAMMA MIA! Tickets Now On Sale at Playhouse Square

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 9, 2026

The 25th anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will perform at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace.

Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'

by Stephi Wild — September 2, 2026

Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M.

MAMMA MIA! Reveals New Cast and Extends Booking

by Stephi Wild — September 1, 2026

A new cast led by Sara Poyzer and Richard Standing will join MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre from October 12, 2026, as the West End production extends booking through October 2, 2027.

MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Will Come to BJCC Concert Hall

by Stephi Wild — August 21, 2026

Single tickets for the ABBA-scored musical's Birmingham engagement will go on sale for eight performances at the BJCC Concert Hall as part of the Broadway in Birmingham Series.

MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour to Play The Bushnell

by Stephi Wild — July 31, 2026

Tickets for the 25th anniversary touring production of MAMMA MIA! at The Bushnell in Hartford will go on sale this week, with the ABBA-scored musical set for a limited engagement this fall.

REVIEW: A Visual Display of Magic and Music Shines in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by Gilbert Kim Sancha — July 15, 2026

A special kind of magic fills The Theatre at Solaire as a major international tour arrives.

New Cast Set For MAMMA MIA! UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — June 22, 2026

The UK touring production of MAMMA MIA! announced a wave of new cast members, including Lauren Woolf, Richard Taylor Woods, and Hazel Baldwin, joining the show as it continues its run across venues nationwide.

Mark Goldthorp Will Join MAMMA MIA! at The Novello Theatre as 'Bill'

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

Mark Goldthorp, currently playing Bill in the UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!, will join the West End production at the Novello Theatre, replacing Tamlyn Henderson, who departs for the Young Vic.

MAMMA MIA! to Open Hennepin Arts' Broadway Season at Minneapolis Orpheum

by Stephi Wild — June 16, 2026

Hennepin Arts announced MAMMA MIA! will kick off its Broadway on Hennepin season at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, with tickets going on sale to the general public at HennepinArts.

Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards

by Team BWW — June 2, 2026

This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards.

Final Week to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards; THE LOST BOYS Leads Best New Musical

by Team BWW — May 29, 2026

There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards.

REVIEW: “Odd is a Gift from God” in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by Caryl Kristine Guillermo — May 25, 2026

The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention.

First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards

by Team BWW — May 22, 2026

The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards.

MAMMA MIA! National Tour is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 15, 2026

The 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! is coming to Keller Auditorium.

MAMMA MIA! Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 14, 2026

Center Theatre Group is presenting the 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, at the Ahmanson Theatre this June and July

Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Theater 11, Zurich

by André Böke — April 20, 2026

The international hit musical Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has landed in Switzerland as part of its recent UK and Ireland tour.

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Bass Concert Hall

by Joni Lorraine — April 16, 2026

Hey There! Have you seen MAMMA MIA the Musical? How about Mamma Mia the film with the legendary Meryl Streep? How about Abba, the band? You know, the Swedish group that took the world by storm in 1974 when they won the Eurovision song contest with “Waterloo”?

Review: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is Simply the Best!

by Shari Barrett — April 16, 2026

Darilyn Burtley brings the essence of Tina Turner's stunning stage presence to life!

Karylle Joins CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by Oliver Oliveros — April 13, 2026

Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia have confirmed that Filipino star Karylle will headline the Manila leg of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' global tour when the show runs at the Theatre at Solaire in July 2026.