Mamma Mia! (musical)

Mamma Mia! 	Mamma Mia!
 	
Music & Lyrics	Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus
Starring 	
Jesse Del Rey 
Brianna Danielle
Cher
Katy Rose
Drea Von D
Premiere 	June 1, 2019
Production 	2019 Broadway, L.E. 
Box Office 	$100 thousand
Awards 	
Mamma Mia! is a 2019 jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, former members of the band. This musical features an ensemble cast, including Jesse Del Rey, Brianna Danielle, Cher, Katy Rose, and Drea Von D. The plot follows a young bride-to-be who invites a woman to her upcoming wedding with the possibility of it being her mother. 
The musical includes such hits as "Super Trouper", "Dancing Queen", "Money, Money, Money", "The Winner Takes It All", "Waterloo", and the title track, are all featured on the musical soundtrack. The soundtrack was released on May 31, 2019. 
==Plot==
On a small Greek island, we meet Sophie as she sends off an envelope in the mail (”I Have A Dream"). She announces the names of the woman it's addressed to - Samantha Carmichael.
Sophie stumbles upon her fathers old journal with letter’s from the year he got someone pregnant ("Honey, Honey").
Don, Sophie’s father, greets his life long friends Tanner and Rosie, who have just showed up for the wedding. The trio used to perform as the group Don and The Dynamos. Running the Villa Don, an inn on the island, Don laments constantly working ("Money, Money, Money").
Samantha arrives at the Villa Don. Sophie greets her, shocked. Sophie admits to her that she was the one who sent the invitations. Samantha is clearly distressed by this. Don comes out and sees Samantha, he is overcome with mixed emotions ("Mamma Mia").
Rosie and Tanner try to console Don ("Chiquitita"). Don tells them he told Sophie that her mother passed away. Tanner and Rosie rouse Don's spirits, telling him that the Don who used to be the life of the party is still inside him ("Dancing Queen"). Tanner and Rosie go talk to Sophie to see if she knows about her mothers being on the island, instead Sophie talks about her cold feet (“Angel Eyes”).  
At Sophie's bachelorette party, Don, Tanner, and Rosie make sure everything is okay, until he see's Samantha. Sophie gets a moment alone with Samantha, who asks her why she's invited her to the wedding. Tanner begins singing and everyone begins to dance (“Waterloo”) Samantha takes Sophie aside clearly convinced she's her mother. Before Sophie can object, they are swept up in the dancing. Don then takes Sophie aside and tells her to stay away from Samantha. Overwhelmed, Sophie faints. 
The next morning Don thinks Sophie is upset because she secretly wants to call the wedding off. Sophie fires back that she would never want to raise a child without a mother figure and storms off. Don is left alone, feeling hurt and full of regrets. Samantha approaches Don, and they look back on how things used to be between them. ("SOS"). Tanner approaches Don and asks why he is upset. Don tells him do you ever look back and something that could’ve been, the one that got way. Tanner talks the one that got away (“Fernando”). Samantha finds Sophie and the two connect, knowing they are mother and daughter. ("I've Been Waiting For You").
Sophie enters with her wedding dress in and in a robe and asks Don to help her get ready. Don gets her daughter in her wedding dress, seeing her little girl all grown up ("Slipping Through My Fingers") and they begin to make their way to the wedding. 
After Sophie leaves, Samantha comes and tells Don she wants to be there for Sophie and be apart of her life. Don refuses to hear it and tell her she's done enough to her ("The Winner Takes It All").
Before walking down the aisle, Don and Samantha agree to act civil for their daughter, Sophie says she happy to have parents who love her. (“My Love, My Life”). After the wedding, the cast performs the last song. (“Super Trouper”).
==Cast==
*Jesse Del Rey as Don Sheridan, Sophie's father and owner of the Villa Don
*Brianna Danielle as Sophie Sherida, Don's daughter getting married 
*Cher as Tonya 
*Katy Rose as Rosie Mulligan, Don's former bandmate and unmarried fun-loving author
*Drea Von D as Samantha Carmicheal, Sophie's possible mother
==Musical Numbers==
Main Article: Mamma Mia! Original Broadway Soundtrack
; Act I
* "Overture/Prologue" - Sophie
* "Honey, Honey" - Sophie
* "Money, Money, Money" - Don, Tanner, & Rosie
* "Mamma Mia" - Don
* "Chiquitita" - Don, Tanner & Rosie
* "Dancing Queen" - Don, Tanner & Rosie
* "Angel Eyes" - Tanner, Rosie & Sophie
* "Waterloo" - Tanner & Entire Cast	
; Act II
* "Entr'acte" - Orchestra
* "SOS" - Don & Samantha
* "Fernando" - Tanner
* "I've Been Waiting For You" - Sophie & Samantha
* "Slipping Through My Fingers" - Don & Sophie
* "The Winner Takes It All" - Don
* "My Love, My Life" - Samantha, Don & Sophie
* "Super Trouper" - Entire Cast
==Awards==
Mamma Mia! won a total of 10 awards; seven Tony Awards, while the Soundtrack itself won three awards; one Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, and American Music Award. 
Year	Award Ceremony 	Category 	Nominee 	Result
2020	Grammy Awards 	Best Musical Theatre Album 	 	Won
2020	Billboard Music Awards	Top Soundtrack 	 	Won
2020	Tony Awards 	Best Revival of a Musical 	 	Won
2020	Tony Awards 	Best Lead Actor in a Musical 	Jesse Del Rey 	Won
2020	Tony Awards 	Best Lead Actress in a Musical 	Brianna Danielle	Won
2020	Tony Awards 	Best Featured Actress in a Musical	Katy Rose 	Won
2020	Tony Awards 	Best Direction of a Musical 	 	Won
2020	Tony Awards 	Best Sound Design in a Musical 	 	Won
2020	Tony Awards 	Best Costume Design in a Musical 	 	Nominated
2020	Tony Awards 	Best Choreography 	 	Won
2020	American Music Awards 	Top Soundtrack 	 	Won
==Show Dates==
In February 2019, the 10 Limited Engagement show dates were announced on Broadway.com with the show premiering June 1 with the final show June 19, 2019.  
Date 	City 	Country 	Venue
June 1, 2019 	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 4, 2019 	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 5, 2019 	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 6, 2019 	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 7, 2019 	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 8, 2019 	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 11, 2019	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 15, 2019	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 18, 2019	New York City	United States	Broadway
June 19, 2019	New York City	United States	Broadway