What time period is Mamma Mia musical set in?

Her story begins in May or June of 1979, when she’s somewhere around 22 years old—which we know because of a helpful chyron that appears on-screen just before Young Donna unleashes a problematic ABBA B side at her college graduation. The year 1979 is perfectly fine; just ask Billy Corgan.

How long is the Broadway show Mamma Mia?

approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission.

Is Mamma Mia Off Broadway?

News Broadway’s Mamma Mia! Will Close Later Than Expected The long-running production of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ international hit musical Mamma Mia! will now play its final performance Sept. 12, following 5,773 performances on Broadway. The original closing was scheduled for Sept.

What is the theme of Mamma Mia?

Mamma Mia! is a light, sometimes silly, romantic musical comedy featuring gorgeous scenery, a catchy soundtrack and a well-known cast. The main messages from this movie are that sometimes you must take a chance and risk everything in order to achieve your dreams.

How did Mamma Mia become a musical?

After, Craymer pitched them the idea for an ABBA stage musical, which eventually became “Mamma Mia.” The musical premiered in London’s West End in 1999 and went on to open on Broadway in 2001. The show saw early success before it was adapted into the movie we know and love today.

Where was Mamma Mia the musical first performed?

April 6, 1999Mamma Mia! / First performance

What kind of musical is Mamma Mia?

jukebox musical
(promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia!) is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, members of the band.

Who wrote the Broadway musical Mamma Mia?

Benny Andersson
Björn Ulvaeus
Mamma Mia!/Lyricists

Was Mamma Mia a musical first?

MAMMA MIA!’s creator Judy Craymer tells how this magnificent record-breaking musical first triumphed in London and then conquered the world… As Creative Producer of MAMMA MIA!, my job started long before any script had been written.

When did Mamma Mia the musical start?

Mamma Mia! premiered in the West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on April 6, 1999.

What instruments are used in Mamma Mia musical?

Aaron Hastelow and Katie Kerr in rehearsals for Mamma Mia. Instrumentation: Ross identifies the marimba, piano, oboe, electric guitar, and synthesizer as instruments used in this song.

When was Mamma Mia the musical made?

Mamma Mia! premiered in the West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on April 6, 1999. It has been extremely successful and underwent two different location transfers (to the Prince of Wales Theatre in June 2004 and to the Novello Theatre in September 2012); it continues to play to full houses to this day.