Mamma Mia! raised the bar again last night as it welcomed its 2-millionth guests,
Jack Elliot, Ph.D. and Stacey Rich, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Based on the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! continues to be the
longest-running and most successful full-scale Broadway musical to ever hit Las Vegas.
Currently in its fifth year, Mamma Mia! sets the precedent for Broadway musicals in Las Vegas. Since
premiering on February 13, 2003, this beloved show has remained an absolute
sensation and a locals' favorite that keeps the audiences dancing in the aisles
night after night.
Inspired by the story-telling magic of Benny Andersson and
Björn Ulvaeus' songs, writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale of family
and friendship unfolds on a Greek island. 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. Songs
including "Dancing Queen"; "The Winner Takes It All";
"Money, Money, Money" and "Take A Chance on Me" are all
featured in this feel-good night of fun and laughter.
With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! is written by Catherine
Johnson and directed by Phyllida Lloyd. Mamma
Mia! has choreography by Anthony Van Laast, production design by Mark
Thompson, lighting design by Howard Harrison, sound design by Andrew Bruce and
Bobby Aitken, and musical supervision, additional material and arrangements by
Martin Koch.
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is a 3,300-room luxury
destination resort set on 60 acres on the Las Vegas Strip. Tropically themed
with mystical architecture and lush surroundings, Mandalay
Bay offers an exciting, elegant
experience for Las Vegas
visitors. In addition to the elegantly appointed hotel rooms and a
135,000-square-foot casino, the resort features a world-class spa, 16 different
restaurants, a full-service meeting and conference facility, an 11-acre
tropical beach environment and the 1,600-seat Broadway-style theatre where Mamma Mia! is playing.
The performance schedule for Mamma Mia! at the Mandalay Bay Theatre is Sunday - Thursday at 7:30PM
and Saturday at 6PM & 10PM. There is no performance on Friday.
Tickets for Mamma Mia!
are $110, $82.50 and $49.50, tax inclusive. Tickets are available by calling
the Mandalay Bay Box Office at 800-632-7400, Ticketmaster at 702-474-4000 and
online at www.mandalaybay.com
or www.mamma-mia.com
Photo by Dave Burdett
l-r: Vicki Van Tassel, Carol Linnea Johnson, Robin Baxter
