 | Mamma Mia! is a musical with a book by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA, composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. It is an example of a jukebox musical, and is notable for popularising the genre. Although the title of the musical is taken from the group's 1975 chart-topper "Mamma Mia", the musical's plot has nothing to do with the story of the group itself. |
| The musical includes such hits as "Super Trouper", "Dancing Queen", "Knowing Me, Knowing You", "Thank You for the Music", "Money, Money, Money", "The Winner Takes It All", "Voulez Vous", "I Have A Dream" and "SOS". It had been seen by over ten million people worldwide as of July 2003. Estimates of 2007, is that 30 million have now seen Mamma Mia!. Since its opening in 1999, the production has grossed US$2.0 billion in earnings. On April 19, 2006, it was revealed on Playbill.com and Broadway.com that a film version of the musical will be made and will arrive in cinemas in Summer of 2008. Phyllida Lloyd will direct it with Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Benny Andersson as executive producers. Meryl Streep (see photo) will star as Donna Sheridan along with Pierce Brosnan as Sam Carmichael. The movie will also feature Christine Baranski, Colin Firth, and Julie Walters. | |
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA 1980 Mamma Mia - ABBA Lyrics: "Mamma Mia" I’ve been cheated by you since I don’t know when So I made up my mind, it must come to an end Look at me now, will I ever learn? I don’t know how but I suddenly lose control There’s a fire within my soul Just one look and I can hear a bell ring One more look and I forget everything, o-o-o-oh Mamma mia, here I go again My my, how can I resist you? Mamma mia, does it show again? My my, just how much I’ve missed you Yes, I’ve been brokenhearted Blue since the day we parted Why, why did I ever let you go? Mamma mia, now I really know, My my, I could never let you go. I’ve been angry and sad about the things that you do I cant count all the times that I’ve told you were through And when you go, when you slam the door I think you know that you wont be away too long You know that I’m not that strong. Just one look and I can hear a bell ring One more look and I forget everything, o-o-o-oh Mamma mia, here I go again My my, how can I resist you? Mamma mia, does it show again? My my, just how much I’ve missed you Yes, I’ve been brokenhearted Blue since the day we parted Why, why did I ever let you go? Mamma mia, even if I say Bye bye, leave me now or never Mamma mia, its a game we play Bye bye doesn’t mean forever Mamma mia, here I go again My my, how can I resist you? Mamma mia, does it show again? My my, just how much I’ve missed you Yes, I’ve been brokenhearted Blue since the day we parted Why, why did I ever let you go Mamma mia, now I really know My my, I could never let you go | |
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