Mamma Mia! Hits SF September 5 - 22

Mamma Mia! the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement September 5 - 22.  Mamma Mia! is presented as a special attraction to the 2006-2007 Best of Broadway season, brought to you by Citibank, under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays. Tickets go on sale in June.

"Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island," states press notes, "On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Songs including 'Dancing Queen,' 'The Winner Takes It All,' 'Money, Money, Money' and 'Take A Chance on Me' are all featured in this feel-good night of fun and laughter."

With more productions playing simultaneously around the world than any other new musical, Mamma Mia! is now The World's #1 Show.    There are currently 10 productions of Mamma Mia! running concurrently around the world (8 permanent productions and 2 tours); with a worldwide gross of over $1.6 billion dollars and audiences of more than 27 million people.

Beginning in June, tickets forMamma Mia!, ranging in price from $35 to $99, can be purchased online at www.shnsf.com, through Ticketmaster by calling 415-512-7770, at www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers and the Orpheum Theatre Box Office (1192 Market at 8th St., M-S 10am – 6pm). For groups of 20 or more, call Group Sales at 415-551-2020.   To learn more about Mamma Mia!and other SHN shows, please visit www.shnsf.com.

Performances schedule:
Tuesday - Friday at 8PM; Saturdays at 2 & 8PM; Sundays at 2 & 7:30PM.  Additional performances Thursday, September 6 & 20 at 2PM; and Wednesday, September 19 at 2PM.