Mamma Mia!: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Mamma Mia! revolves around Sophie, a young bride-to-be who dreams of having her father walk her down the aisle. Determined to find out who her father is, she invites three men from her mother’s past to the wedding, unbeknownst to Donna, her mother. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, relationships are rekindled, and the island becomes a backdrop for love, laughter, and self-discovery. Mamma Mia! is a celebration of family, friendship, and the music of ABBA.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1999)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Setting: Greece


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus

Book: Catherine Johnson


Cast Albums

Original London Cast (1999)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, British, DiscoFamilyFeel-Good, Female Leads, Jukebox Musical, Mega MusicalPopPopular, Rom-Com, Summer, Weddings


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