Mamma Mia! announced for Auckland 2014

MAMMA MIA! announced for Auckland 2014

THE GLOBAL SMASH-HIT
ANNOUNCED FOR  AUCKLAND
OPENS MARCH 4, 2014
THE CIVIC, AUCKLAND

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good musical.

This theatrical extravaganza, presented by Amici Productions Ltd and Auckland Musical Theatre Inc, will open on March 4, 2014 for a strictly limited season. Ticket details and cast will be announced in the coming months.

For this first time in the life of Mamma Mia!, this New Zealand production will be presenting a completely new design of set and costumes by John Harding (Home by Christmas, Until Proven Innocent, Rocky Horror Show, West Side Story) and Lesley Burkes-Harding (Home by Christmas, Out of the Blue, Rocky Horror Show, West Side Story)   

Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives!

Featuring 22 of ABBA’s hits including CHIQUITITA, DANCING QUEEN, I HAVE A DREAM, KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU, THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL, SUPER TROUPER, TAKE A CHANCE ON ME and VOULEZ-VOUS, Mamma Mia! is a global phenomenon.

Producer Judy Craymer was first inspired to create a musical using the music of ABBA to tell an original story in 1987.

"We are excited to bring this re-imagined production of Mamma Mia to the Civic and Auckland audiences continuing on from our previous productions of 42nd Street, Anything Goes and Rent," says Tim Carroll of Auckland Music Theatre.  “To be able to showcase our Auckland and New Zealand talent in a globally recognised production such as Mamma Mia is a great thing for our audiences.”

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