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ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY AND THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION PRESENT THE GLOBAL SMASH HIT, MAMMA MIA!, AUGUST 6 – 11, 2024
"An irresistible, sunshine-filled, all-singing all-dancing extravaganza!" - The Guardian
"A loving tribute to the music of ABBA, wrapped up in a fun-filled evening of musical theatre." - Los Angeles Times
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 22, 2024) – 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.
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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/
Follow MAMMA MIA!! on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. #MammaMiaMusical
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THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION
The Shubert Organization is America’s oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres, six off-Broadway venues, and the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. Under the leadership of Robert E. Wankel, Chairman and CEO, The Shubert Organization continues to be a leader in the theatre industry. Shubert delivers innovative ticketing solutions via its Telecharge interface, API distribution, and private-label technology, offering unparalleled distribution and marketing to the theatre industry and beyond. Its consumer-facing brands—Telecharge for retail ticket sales and Broadway Inbound for group buyers, tour operators, and the travel industry—sell millions of tickets each year. The Shubert Foundation, sole shareholder of The Shubert Organization, Inc., is dedicated to sustaining and advancing live performing arts in the United States. The Foundation provides general operating support to not-for-profit theatres and dance companies. Foundation grants in 2022 totaled $37.6 million to 609 grantees.
ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY
For more information about ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org.
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