Mamma Mia! Lyrics – All Songs from the Musical

Judy Kreimer thought about the idea of this musical in 1983. The producer suggested that Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus to create musical productions based on their works in the ABBA band. In 1997, Catherine Johnson was attracted in the project. The script took several songs of ABBA in the Swedish language. The first show of the musical took place in early April 1999 at the stage of West End Theatre of Prince Edward. In June 2004, production moved to the Prince of Wales Theater. Since 2012, the show has been exhibiting in the Novello Theater. Directed by P. Lloyd, choreographed by A. V. Laast. Starring: S. McCarthy, L. Stokke & H. McRae.

In 2000, the musical was held in Canada in the Toronto theater named Royal Alexandra. In the US, it premiered in November 2000 at the California Theater. Then the play was staged in Los Angeles & Chicago.

The first show on Broadway was in 2001 in the Winter Garden Theatre. Directed by P. Lloyd & choreography was done by A. V. Laast. In October 2013, it was the last show of the play. Then the musical moved to the Broadhurst Theatre. Production was on stage from November 2013 to September 2015. Totally on Broadway, 5773 performances were held. The premiere in Asia took place in October 2006 in MDM. In mid-2008, the performance finished. N. Bystrov played the role of Sophie. E. Charkviani played Donna. Resetting was on the same stage from October 2012 to April 2013. It did about 1000 exhibitions. They have been visited by more than 1 million beholders. The musical was featured on all continents and in more than 40 countries. It was translated into 20 languages. The performance received many Laurence Oliviers, Theatre World, and Touring Broadway awards.

25th Anniversary Celebration in London.

Mamma Mia! musical reached its silver jubilee on 6 April 2024 at the Novello Theatre.

The gala featured creator Judy Craymer, writer Catherine Johnson, and original team members onstage.

Audience numbers sailed past 70 million worldwide, confirming the show’s enduring magnetism.

London 2024-2025 Cast.

• Mazz Murray returns as Donna Sheridan.
• Izi Maxwell debuts as Sophie Sheridan.
• Ben Irish charms as Sky.
• Kate Graham, Nicola-Dawn Brook, and Zaynah Ahmed complete the Dynamos trio.

Broadway Comeback 2025.

The musical storms back to the Winter Garden Theatre on 2 August 2025.

This limited six-month engagement celebrates the original Broadway home, closing 1 February 2026.

New York Cast Teasers.

• Christine Sherrill will belt “The Winner Takes It All” as Donna.
• Amy Weaver steps into Sophie’s sandals, making her Broadway debut with 24 others.

Global Tours and Future Stops.

The 25th-Anniversary North American tour launches March 2026, reaching Chattanooga, Charlotte, and Tulsa.

A fresh UK-International tour hits Bristol, Oxford, and Edinburgh from November 2025.

Immersive Spin-Off: Mamma Mia! The Party.

The O2 London dining disco extends bookings through 15 June 2025, feeding fans mezze and music.

Questions and Answers.

When did Mamma Mia! first premiere in London?

It opened on 6 April 1999 at the Prince Edward Theatre.

How many Broadway performances ran before 2015?

The initial Broadway stint tallied 5,773 shows.

Who headlines the 2024 London cast?

Mazz Murray stars as Donna, with Izi Maxwell as Sophie.

What dates frame the 2025 Broadway revival?

Previews start 2 August 2025 and close 1 February 2026.

Where can fans enjoy the immersive Party version?

At Nikos’s Taverna inside London’s O2 arena.