MAMMA MIA!
Klaipėda State Musical Theatre (KVMT) presents exciting news: the world-famous musical Mamma Mia! is coming to Klaipėda!
Mamma Mia! is a so-called “jukebox musical,” meaning the music was not composed specifically for the show but adapted from previously created popular songs. The musical score consists of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ hits from the ABBA repertoire, including Super Trouper, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Thank You for the Music, Money, Money, Money, and, of course, Mamma Mia.
The idea to stage a musical based on their songs came from British producer Judy Craymer, and both songwriters agreed from the very beginning to collaborate on creating the musical material for the stage production. At Craymer’s request, British playwright, film and television screenwriter Catherine Johnson wrote the libretto in 1997. The musical premiered in 1999 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End.
