photo by Joan Marcus
Ensemble Arts Philly, the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus, and The Shubert Organization present the dazzling and energetic Broadway smash hit, MAMMA MIA!, at the Academy of Music from August 6 – 11, 2024, as part of the show’s 25th anniversary tour. The musical showcases the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of beloved band, ABBA.
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle audiences will never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise, where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of Sophie’s wedding, her wonder about the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, audiences all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the energetic music that makes MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.
“Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! is more than a musical. It is a joyful celebration of love, friendship, and identity that resonates with audiences across the globe and across generations,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations. “The story’s inherent charm and narrative power have made this musical a household name, extending the Swedish supergroup’s songs 50 years past their initial beginnings.”
Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the irresistible musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads, all unfolding to the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, has now been seen live on stage by 65 million people across the world and turned into two record-breaking movies –MAMMA MIA! The Movie and MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again.
MAMMA MIA! opened on Broadway in 2001 where it played for a record-breaking 14 years, first at the Winter Garden Theatre, then at the Broadhurst Theatre. The show also toured North America from 2000-2017 with four different touring companies spanning this period. To date, MAMMA MIA!has been seen in 50 productions in 16 different languages, grossing more than $4 billion at the box office.
MAMMA MIA! The Movie became the highest grossing live action musical film of all time upon its release in 2008. A second film, MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again, opened in July 2018 and is the most successful live musical movie sequel of all time. The films starred a host of stars including Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Amanda Seyfried, Dominic Cooper, Lily James, and Cher.
With music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast. The production is designed by Mark Thompson, with lighting design by Howard Harrison; sound design by Andrew Bruce & Bobby Aitken; and musical supervision, additional material & arrangements by Martin Koch.
The North American tour is booked by The Booking Group with casting by Tara Rubin Casting.
MAMMA MIA! is produced by Judy Craymer, Richard East & Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal. Amy Jacobs of Bespoke Theatricals is the Executive Producer in association with Work Light Productions.
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.ensembleartsphilly.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See www.ensembleartsphilly.org for more information.
For more information about MAMMA MIA! please visit https://mammamiathetour.com/
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