<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Yes, MAMMA MIA! is a musical. The award-winning show is packed with ABBA's greatest hits. The Swedish superstars earned nine UK #1 singles in the 70s and 80s, these were; “</span><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 250, 246); color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Waterloo”, “Mamma Mia”, “Fernando”, “Dancing Queen”, “Knowing Me Knowing You”, “Name Of The Game”, “Take A Chance On Me”, “The Winner Takes It All” and “Super Trouper”, and they’re all featured in MAMMA MIA!</span><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> All ABBA songs were composed by </span><strong>Björn Ulvaeus</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> and </span><strong>Benny Andersson</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, together they won the Touring Broadway Award in 2003 for Best Musical score for MAMMA MIA!.</span></p>
<br/> Who wrote MAMMA MIA! musical?<p><span style="background-color:transparent">MAMMA MIA! The Musical</span><span style="background-color:transparent"> </span><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">features a book written by </span><strong>Catherine Johnson</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">. Johnson also wrote the film's screenplay and helped co-write the film's sequel, MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again. The stage musical features music and lyrics by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.</span></p>
<br/> What is MAMMA MIA! the musical about?<p> </p> <p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Set on a sun-drenched island paradise in Greece, MAMMA MIA!</span><em> </em><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Is the ultimate feel-good story of love, friendship, and identity, cleverly told through the timeless hits of ABBA. </span></p> <p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">An independent hotelier, Donna, is getting ready for her daughter Sophie's wedding after enlisting the help of her two old and closest friends. Meanwhile, Sophie is on a quest to find her real father, and on the eve of her very special day, she secretly invites three men from Sophie's distant romantic past in the hopes that one of them will be her dad, and he will be able to escort her down the aisle.</span></p> <p> </p>
<br/> Where is MAMMA MIA! in London?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The smash-hit London production of MAMMA MIA! is currently playing at the </span><span style="background-color:transparent">Novello Theatre</span><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> in the West End. </span><a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/mamma-mia-the-party-tickets"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">MAMMA MIA! The Party</span></a><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, an interactive dining experience, takes place at The O2 and the ABBAtars can be seen in </span><a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/abba-voyage-tickets"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">ABBA Voyage</span></a><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> at the purpose-built </span><a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/abba-arena-london"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">ABBA Arena</span></a><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">. </span></p>
<br/> When did MAMMA MIA! the Musical come out?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">MAMMA MIA! The Musical</span><em> </em><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">received its world premiere at the </span><a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/10/prince-edward-theatre.aspx"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(214, 12, 91)">Prince Edward Theatre in London</span></a><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> on 6 April 1999, before moving to its current home at the Novello Theatre in 2012. The musical later crossed the pond and opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on 18 October 2001.</span></p>
<br/> What age is MAMMA MIA! the Musical suitable for?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">MAMMA MIA the Musical</span><em> </em><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">is kid-friendly but recommended for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre.</span></p>
<br/> Which ABBA songs are in MAMMA MIA?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">It would be quicker to answer which ABBA songs aren’t in MAMMA MIA! the Musical! The musical features 22 ABBA hits, these are; "Honey, Honey", "Money, Money, Money", "Thank You for the Music", "Mamma Mia", "Chiquitita", "Dancing Queen", "Lay All Your Love on Me", "Super Trouper", "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)", "The Name of the Game", and "Voulez-Vous" in Act I and the songs "Under Attack", "One of Us", "SOS", "Does Your Mother Know", "Knowing Me, Knowing You", "Our Last Summer", "Slipping Through My Fingers", "The Winner Takes It All", "Take a Chance on Me", "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do", and "I Have a Dream" in Act II.</span></p>
<br/> Who is in the MAMMA MIA! London musical?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The MAMMA MIA! London cast stars </span><strong>Izi Maxwell</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Sophie Sheridan, </span><strong>Harriet Samuels</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Ali, </span><strong>Zaynah Ahmed </strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">as Lisa, </span><strong>Kate Graham</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Tanya, </span><strong>Nicola-Dawn Brook</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Rosie, </span><strong>Mazz Murray </strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">as Donna Sheridan, </span><strong>Ben Irish </strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">as Sky, </span><strong>Thomas Watson</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Pepper, </span><strong>Jamie Landmann</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Eddie, </span><strong>Christopher Dickins</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Harry Bright, </span><strong>Stephen Beckett</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Bill Austin, </span><strong>Luke Jasztal </strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">as Sam Carmichael, </span><strong>Matthew Barrow</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Father Alexander, and </span><strong>Natalie Langston</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> as Alternate Donna.</span></p> <p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The cast is completed by ensemble members </span><strong>Mia Anthony Coffield, Jack Bromage, Timmy Driscoll</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Andrew Gallo</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Samantha Ivey</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Hayley-Jo Murphy</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Emma Odell</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Tom Parsons</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Adam Scotland</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Jonah Sercombe</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Ella Tweed</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> and </span><strong>Maisie Waller</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">. </span></p>
<br/> How long is MAMMA MIA! the Musical?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The running time for the London production of MAMMA MIA! is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes including an interval.</span></p>
<br/> What time does MAMMA MIA! finish in London?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">London matinee performances of</span><em> </em><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">MAMMA MIA! begin on Thursdays and Saturdays and every other Tuesday at 3pm and finish at approximately 5.35pm whilst evening performances from Monday through Saturday begin at 7.30pm and finish at approximately 10.05pm.</span></p>
<br/> Where is MAMMA MIA! the musical showing?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">In addition to showing at London's Novello Theatre,</span><em> </em><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">MAMMA MIA! has also enjoyed a number of international runs.</span></p> <p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">To date, the show has been seen in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lituania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.</span></p>
<br/> Was MAMMA MIA! a musical first?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Yes. The musical premiered in 1999 in London, whilst the film starring </span><strong>Meryl Streep</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, </span><strong>Pierce Brosnan</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, and </span><strong>Amanda Seyfried</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> was released in 2008.</span></p>
<br/> Who is on the MAMMA MIA! London creative team?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The MAMMA MIA! creative team includes director </span><strong>Phyllida Lloyd</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, choreographer </span><strong>Anthony Van Laast</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, production designer </span><strong>Mark Thompson</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, lighting designer </span><strong>Howard Harrison</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, sound designer </span><strong>Andrew Bruce</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, sound designer </span><strong>Bobby Aitken</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, producers </span><strong>Judy Craymer</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> and </span><strong>Richard East</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">, and musical supervisor </span><strong>Martin Koch</strong><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">. It features a book by Catherine Johnson and music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Kristian Ulvaeus.</span></p>
<br/> What to wear to the MAMMA MIA! musical?<p><span style="background-color:transparent; color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">There is no official Novello Theatre dress code in place and patrons are recommended to wear smart casual clothing. Some people choose to wear more formal attire, such as dresses and button-up shirts, whilst others choose to wear jeans and a t-shirt. As long as you're dressed ready to party to the music, you’ll be fine!</span></p>
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