MAMMA MIA Comes To Metro Radio Arena Newcastle 12/12-1/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 9, 2009
The international tour of 'MAMMA MIA!' will play at the Metro Radio Arena Newcastle for 4 weeks only from 12 December 2009 to 10 January 2010, with a gala press night on Tuesday 15 December. This will be the show's first visit to Newcastle and the International Tour's only UK date in 2009.
Producer Judy Craymer says, '2008 was a phenomenal year for 'MAMMA MIA!', and I am thrilled that 2009 will end on another high with this exclusive UK engagement. Thanks to the support of the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, I am really looking forward to bringing 'MAMMA MIA!' to Newcastle.'
MAMMA MIA's Burkhardt Chat with WGHT's Curtain Call Available Online
by Eddie Varley - January 29, 2009
Benny Andersson and Bj?rn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomed Brandi Burkhardt to the Broadway cast as bride-to-be 'Sophie Sheridan' when she began performances at the Winter Garden Theatre on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009. Burkhardt was a guest on WGHT Radio's 'CURTAIN CALL with Teisha Bader'. Burkhardt made her Broadway debut earlier this season when she created the role of 'Lucie Manette' in the world premiere musical A Tale of Two Cities. She also starred as 'Daisy Mae' in Lil' Abner for the Los Angeles Reprise series and as 'Emma' in the international touring production of Jekyll & Hyde: Resurrection.
Brandi Burkhardt Is The New 'Sophie' In 'MAMMA MIA!'
by Eddie Varley - January 12, 2009
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will welcome Brandi Burkhardt to the Broadway cast as bride-to-be 'Sophie Sheridan' when she begins performances at the Winter Garden Theatre on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009. Allison Case will play her final performance in the role on Sunday, January 25th.
'MAMMA MIA' Ends Its Engagement At Mandalay Bay Theater 1/4
by BWW News Desk - January 4, 2009
Benny Andersson and Bj?rn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will end its record-breaking engagement at Mandalay Bay Theatre this Sunday, January 4, 2009. After nearly six years on The Las Vegas Strip, MAMMA MIA! set the precedent for musicals in Las Vegas celebrating more than 2,200 performances and 2 million guests.
'MAMMA MIA' Ends Its Engagement At Mandalay Bay Theater 1/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 29, 2008
Benny Andersson and Bj?rn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will end its record-breaking engagement at Mandalay Bay Theatre this Sunday, January 4, 2009. After nearly six years on The Las Vegas Strip, MAMMA MIA! set the precedent for musicals in Las Vegas celebrating more than 2,200 performances and 2 million guests.
MAMMA MIA! Bollywood Bound?
by Eddie Varley - December 10, 2008
UK paper the Telegraph is reporting that Michael Caine's classic film The Italian Job is to be remade as a Bollywood release with Indian cars replacing the famous Mini Coopers. But what was most interesting in the article was Sandeep Bhargava, the Chief Executive of Indian Film Company, comments that Bollywood versions of Mamma Mia! and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels might follow. To read the entire feature click here.
'MAMMA MIA' DVD Breaks UK Sale Records
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 25, 2008
MAMMA MIA has broken records and become the top selling DVD in the UK. The DVD sold 1.7 million units on Monday alone, and this was only the first day of release. This record shatters the old one, previously held by Titanic which sold 1.1 million copies on it's first day of sales.
Watch Carolee Carmello of MAMMA MIA! on the Today Show
by Faetra Petillo - October 14, 2008
Two-time Tony Award nominated Broadway favorite, MAMMA MIA! star Carolee Carmello paid tribute to cancer survivor Kathy Brinkman on 'The Today Show' with a special performance on Kathie Lee Gifford's and Hoda Kotb's 'Everyone Has a Story' series.
Mamma Mia! Once Again Celebrates ROCKTOBER; Schedule Announced
by Faetra Petillo - September 30, 2008
ROCKTOBER is back; packed with news about Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, which celebrates 7 years on Broadway this month, along with other ABBA-related news and trivia!
Krill, Case, and Peluso Join 'Mamma Mia!' 9/24
by Faetra Petillo - September 24, 2008
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomes Sean Alan Krill as 'Sam Carmichael,' Allison Case as 'Sophie Sheridan' and Chris Peluso as 'Sky' to the Broadway company when they begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway), tonight, Wednesday, September 24th, 2008.
Tickets On Sale Friday for Last 'Mamma' Mia! in Las Vegas
by Robert Diamond - September 23, 2008
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, based on the songs of ABBA, will play its final performance at Mandalay Bay Theatre in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 4, 2009. Tickets for the final performance go on sale this Friday, September 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Krill, Case, and Peluso Join 'Mamma Mia!' 9/24
by Faetra Petillo - September 22, 2008
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomes Sean Alan Krill as 'Sam Carmichael,' Allison Case as 'Sophie Sheridan' and Chris Peluso as 'Sky' to the Broadway company when they begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008.
Photo Coverage: Mamma Mia! Becomes 16th Longest Running Show in Broadway History
by Peter James Zielinski - September 5, 2008
On September 4th, 2008 MAMMA MIA! became the sixteenth longest running show in Broadway history, surpassing Hello Dolly! Nearly seven years after opening at the Winter Garden Theatre, MAMMA MIA! has remained in the Million Dollar Club, and among Broadway top five selling musicals for the past seven consecutive weeks, a landmark not achieved since 2002.
Pemberton To Join Mamma Mia! For Limited Time Starting 8/13
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2008
Starting August 13th, 2008 actor Michael Pemberton will join casting of Mamma Mia! on Broadway as Bill Austin. Pemberton will play the role through September 7th. After September 7th Pierce Bunting will resume the role.
Pemberton To Join Mamma Mia! For Limited Time Starting 8/13
by Faetra Petillo - August 11, 2008
Starting August 13th, 2008 actor Michael Pemberton will join casting of Mamma Mia! on Broadway as Bill Austin. Pemberton will play the role through September 7th. After September 7th Pierce Bunting will resume the role.
CW 11 Goes Behind the Scenes at 'Mamma Mia' 7/16
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2008
MAMMA MIA! leading lady, Tony Award nominated stage favorite Carolee Carmello, who stars as the 'Donna Sheridan' in the smash hit musical on Broadway, brings CW 11 Morning News host Jill Nicolini back stage at the Winter Garden Theater to fulfill her dream in becoming a 'Dynamo for a Day.'