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Mamma Mia! (promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!) is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on songs recorded by Swedish group ABBA and composed by members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The musical's title is taken from the group's 1975 chart-topper "Mamma Mia".
The song's name is derived from Italian and literally translates as "my mother", but is used as an interjection in situations of surprise, anguish, or excitement. The song was ABBA's first number one in the UK since "Waterloo" in 1974.
Jul 28, 2018 · ABBA experienced an astounding run of success throughout the 1970s and into the early 1980s: Following “Waterloo” came the hits over the next eight years and more: “S.O.S..” “Knowing Me Knowing You,” “Mamma Mia,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Dancing Queen,” “Thank You for the Music,” “Name of the Game,” “Take a ...
In 1999, the musical stage production Mamma Mia! opened in London. The show was based on ABBA's songs, which were used in the production. The show opened on Broadway in 2001 and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, but lost to Thoroughly Modern Millie.
It was clear from the beginning that ABBA and their record company, Polar Music, really believed in ‘Mamma Mia’. The song was one of four songs for which they filmed promo clips at the end of April 1975, the other three being ‘SOS’, ‘I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do’ and ‘Bang-A-Boomerang’.
Apr 25, 2024 · If you loved the first "Mamma Mia!" movie and want to check out some of the destinations where it was shot, head to Damouchari in the Pelion region of Greece and the Greek islands of Skopelos and Skiathos, the three principal filming locations.
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Mamma Mia! (promoted as Mamma Mia! The Movie) is a 2008 jukebox musical romantic comedy film directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson, based on her book from the 1999 musical of the same name. The film is based on the songs of pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson.
