1999

Premiered at the Prince Edward Theater in London's West End. It was an unprecedented sensation. Celebrities from all walks of life flocked to watch it together with ordinary audiences. It broke the London box office record and even paralyzed London traffic.

In 2001,

it entered Broadway and performed nearly 2,000 times, becoming one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, surpassing the classic "The Sound of Music".

2002

Nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Tony Award for Best Musical Screenplay.

2004

Mamma Mia! The Korean version performance set a record for Korean dramas. The support of Korean music brings a new oriental style to Mamma Mia!

2006

The Swiss version won big at the Golden Face Awards: Best Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, Best Musical Six awards including Director Award and Best Background Design.

2007

Hollywood actor Tom Hanks is optimistic about Mamma Mia! and has already adapted the play and will put it on the Hollywood screen in 2007.

2010

It has toured 240 cities around the world, from Las Vegas in the United States to Seoul and Tokyo. 42 million viewers around the world laughed for it, and it has a global box office of 2 billion. Won the title of "World's No. 1 Musical".

The musical "Mamma Mia" already has 13 language versions: English, German, Japanese, Dutch, Korean, Spanish, Swedish, Flemish, Russian, Norwegian, Italian ( (under production), Danish (under production), French (under production). The Chinese version will be Mamma Mia! The 14th language version in the extended family.

There are currently 10 different performance versions of the musical "Mamma Mia" being performed simultaneously in different parts of the world, including London, Broadway, Mexico, Australia, the Netherlands, Spain, South Korea, Japan, the United States and international tours . There are also 5 versions coming soon, Copenhagen version, Paris version, Milan version, South Africa tour version and China version. "ABBA has an amazing talent for music, and it is out of control"

The musical "Mamma Mia": world popular elements

British journalist Mark Shanton witnessed the musical From the premiere of "Mamma Mia" in 1999 to today, no musical performance in the world can match its scale.

It was March 22, 1999, when the musical "Mamma Mia" encountered its first and most crucial test - facing a paying audience in London for the first time - they As a result, it was welcomed by the audience as always, and it has been the same every night and every performance since then. But before that, on a London spring night, everything was completely unpredictable. "We really didn't know whether it would be accepted by the audience." Producer Judy Craymer's original idea was to put the songs of the ABBA group exactly 10 years ago into a new and original format-a musical. “The audience went crazy,” she recalled happily. “They literally jumped out of their seats, danced in the aisles, and sang their hearts out. It was like this every night.

They This practice has spread all over the world and has become a global entertainment phenomenon; there is a very natural foundation behind this phenomenon, and the creators have never strayed from the goal they want to achieve, that is, to use a kind of entertainment. A fresh, lively and direct approach to personalizing a familiar program, especially ABBA's songs, while maintaining the integrity of its pop music, and with an extra effort, it's also good music. Requirements for a play: to make the story more moving and to comment on it.

But even though the songs were prioritized in this case—Craymer had a genius intuition about the potential value of these early songs for use in musicals—she was not allowed to Don't look for a way to release these potentials and carry them through a strong story. “I knew from the beginning that the musical Mamma Mia was not just about rearranging ABBA music or making it a tribute performance,” she commented. "This story must be presented in a highly infectious way that is commensurate with ABBA's music, and a way that is easy for people to accept." However, this is easier said than done. Craymer spent ten years working on this. Put it on stage. In order to be a good producer, when she was the stage manager of the original London production of "Cats", she personally observed (at least backstage) another musical "West End", and then she joined Tom Rice's production company. It was also there that she came into contact with Benny Andersson and Bjamp;ouml;rn when she served as the executive producer of "West End". Ulvaeus' first performance project after the dissolution of ABBA, "CHESS", she was completely attracted by Benny and Bjamp;ouml;rn Overwhelmed.

For Bjamp;ouml;rn, it was the ill-fated Broadway show of "CHESS" that taught him an important life lesson. “My understanding of the story after CHESS was first, second, third, as they say on Broadway. The lyrics moved the story forward, and a lot of the songs were just noise, with no drama. "Playwright Catherine Johnson was commissioned to write a book about the musical Mamma Mia, and luckily he found a lot of drama in it and managed to extract it. Not only the whole story itself, but she also discovered other important things: in the early days, ABBA's songs were more natural, ignorant, and innocent, suitable for teenagers, but later ABBA became more mature and philosophical. And, of course, these songs are all sung by female voices. She therefore suggested telling the story to focus on two women of different ages, a mother and her daughter. Ulvaeus insists that the lyrics cannot be arbitrarily tampered with, and so does his part, "The story is far more important than the song." But for Johnson, the challenge was that “no matter what the story was about, I always came back to the songs.” She was determined to avoid the mistakes that had plagued musicals for years: “I didn’t want to be in those disgusting What's most important to me is that I create believable characters and integrate them into a story line, and I certainly try to tie the story and the songs together perfectly. ."

The next thing Craymer started to do was find a good captain for this musical ship: a director. Although Phyllida Lloyd had never directed a musical, Craymer instinctively felt that she and Lloyd were the perfect fit for the project. With her own background in theater and opera, Craymer accepted the challenge and did what she could to help— The actor creates the character, plays the story - and everything falls into place. When a good director has laid the groundwork for the project, it's time to take off.

Things did not go as smoothly as expected. Craymer wrote: "I am relieved that the success of the musical "Mamma Mia" is the result of an unprecedented collaboration between three women. This was not intentional. Discrimination against men.” In fact, the friendship between three best friends on stage – Donna and Dynamo (mother, daughter, sister?) – is a reflection of the show’s creators themselves. Craymer emphasized: “We see ourselves reflected in the three women in the play, because Catherine is a somewhat disorganized single mother, I am the pampered type, and Phyllida is the typical pragmatist.

"However, the secret to a successful performance is not that the creator can find his own reflection on the stage, but whether the audience can find it.

Phyllida Lloyd wrote: "In Catherine Johnson's original story , the audience can enjoy a special experience - seeing themselves on the stage. In the process, the song is reborn, and the show's themes—parents' search for identity and the generation gap—have a universal resonance. As Johnson puts it, "There's a mother-daughter relationship here, a nostalgia. Romance, some people are lost and found again. Everything can be related to everyone. "This performance shows the real life of people in real situations. At the same time, the melodies of pop music set the soundtrack for the generation of the 1970s and early 1980s. The soundtrack in the performance seems to cross the boundaries of eras and countries. The essence of its message is expressed vividly in the logo of the musical Mamma Mia - a timeless picture of joy, even carnival, that is represented by the show around the world. The image of the musical "Mamma Mia" is widely recognized in the city.

This performance also brought the world of pop music and musical theater together harmoniously and inseparably: indeed, in the 1930s. In the 1940s and 1940s, pop music came from the world of musicals - the ever-changing product of Broadway or Hollywood. However, pop music gained dominance in the 1950s and 1960s, and musicals were left aside to develop independently, going through a tortuous and complicated road. The musical "Mamma Mia" is sophisticated but not arrogant. It brings back familiar pop music classics and brings music back to the theater with songs that people know and love.

Craymer will perform. The success of the show is first and foremost attributed to its collaborators in all areas of the show's production, "who created the chemistry and incredible collaboration that fueled progress in all areas of the production." It required highly skilled creative contributions from set design (Mark Thompson), lighting (Howard Harrison), musical design (Andrew Bruce and Bobby Aitken) and choreography (Anthony van Laast). , believe in everything we do—the music, the stories, and the talent that surrounds me. Of course, you must also maintain a sense of humor on the spot and use your inexhaustible energy at all times. "

However, energy not only comes from the adrenal glands, but also from passionate works like the musical "Mamma Mia". The quality of the musical "Mamma Mia" is that the infectious passion can From the stage to the audience, and then back to the stage again, forming a never-ending cycle of energy, inspiring body tremors and joy.

As director, Phyllida Lloyd concisely and concisely describes the musical " Mamma Mia" boils down to this: "This performance was something Bjamp;ouml;rn and Benny never expected when they wrote the song. Their music made pop music history, and our show made musical theater history. " "I HAVE A DREAM". The stage is an island in the Aegean Sea. Twenty-year-old Sophie, who lives with her mother Donna, has a dream, which is to hold a pure white wedding and live happily. A happy life. For this, one thing must be done - find her father and walk on the red carpet with him. Sophie peeks into her mother's past diary. Oh my god, there are actually three people who may be her father: Sam, Bill,... Harry. She sent out invitations behind her mother's back, hoping that they would come to the wedding... "Money, Money, Money" Sophie will hold a wedding tomorrow. Rosie and Tanya came to the island, which was organized by Donna when she was young. A partner in the three-person rock band "Donna Perpetual Motion Band". The three women were extremely excited to reunite after a long separation. Dana worked hard to run the hotel "Summer Night Castle" alone, and she sighed that "it's time for Sophie and her to rest." friends think so too.

Mamma Mia MAMMAMIA. Travel writer Bill, bank clerk Harry, and architect Sam came to the island with great interest after 21 years of absence. These three men are the three candidates for Sophie's fatherhood. They thought they were invited by Donna, but Sophie came out to greet them and told them that she was actually the one who sent the invitation, and her mother didn't know they were coming. The three of them seemed to be in the mist, and then Donna appeared. In front of me were three lovers from the past. "What on earth are you doing here?!" Donna was immediately panicked. The day they parted twenty years ago came to mind, and her heart was disturbed by the lingering feelings and regrets. She escapes to Rosie and Tanya. CHIQUITITA. Rosie and Tanya discovered the costumes from the group era that seemed to be no longer needed, and jumped up and down, but then Donna came in and was in a strange trance. They had never seen her like this before. The two were worried and asked: "What's wrong with the strong Donna? Tell us, aren't we good friends." "Dancing Queen" DANCING QUEEN. Donna confesses to them that three men who may be Sophie's father suddenly arrived on the island. "Father candidate...?!" Rosie and Tanya were full of curiosity about the appearance of Donna's former lover. Donna was going crazy because she was afraid that men would descend from the sky and disrupt her daughter's wedding. Rosie and Tanya sang, reassuring her that it wasn't necessarily such a bad thing, and Donna was inspired to sing along. "I Want to Know" (THE NAME OF THE GAME) held a girls-only party on the eve of the wedding, all girls. The special guest was the "Dena Lightning Band"! Donna, Rosie and Tanya came on stage wearing the costumes of the year and sang popular songs from the past , the party atmosphere became more enthusiastic. At some point, the three father candidates also joined, and the party atmosphere reached its climax. Bill slipped out of the commotion, and Sophie caught up with him. "Although we have only met for a day, I still feel that you... " Bill was questioned and admitted "I might be your father". Sophie asked him to accompany her at the wedding. However, when she returned to the party, Sam and Harry also claimed to be their father, which made her confused. . "ONE OF US" The morning of the wedding. Sophie dreamed of being chased by her three fathers. She suddenly jumped out of bed and stood stunned in the courtyard. Donna was very worried and came out to comfort her, but Sophie knew that her mother was actually opposed to marriage, so she said, "I don't want my children to not know who their father is," and walked away. Donna was left feeling alone. Randomly said: "If you were here..." "S.O.S" S.O.S. Sam, who was passing by, told Donna that this hotel was once his dream, but for Donna, this is a reality. Donna, who was already in a restless mood, became dissatisfied with Sam's interference in Sophie's marriage, and the two quarreled. Contrary to what they blurted out, their longing for each other became stronger and stronger. "Divorce" (KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU) Sophie was still in chaos. She told Skye about inviting three father candidates and asked for help, but Skye Kay didn't think she would be happy knowing her father. "It's better to think about what you really want." After saying this, Sam heard the argument between the two and persuaded Sophie to reconsider marrying him. He said that according to his experience, a happy wedding may not have a happy ending, but can Sophie understand this idea? The wedding of "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL" is approaching step by step. While helping Sophie put on her wedding dress, Donna was saddened by the passing of the daughter she had raised. As she looks back on her life alone, Sam arrives. Donna refused, saying she didn't want to talk, but Sam kept insisting that Sophie needed a father. "No need to say it anymore, you left me alone!" Donna finally revealed her true feelings. "Give me a chance" TAKE A CHANCE ON ME The wedding is being prepared smoothly in the church. Bill didn't know what to do. Although he claimed to be a father, he had always considered living alone. Rose teased him: "If you change your mind, I'll be there." The wedding began in a chaotic atmosphere. Finally it was time to make up my mind.

What will happen to Donna and Sam? Can Sophie realize her dream?

Three months before the wedding in "I have a dream", Sophie sent letters to three father candidates in the name of her mother, Donna, inviting them to attend her wedding.

Act 1: The day before the wedding

In "Honey Honey", Sophie's sisters Ali and Lisa came to the island to attend Sophie's wedding. They asked Sophie if she had found her father. Sophie told them that she had peeked into her mother's diary and found three objects that might be her father. Now all three of them have agreed to come to their wedding, and she still has 24 hours to find out. Who is his father.

"Money, Money, Money" Donna's sisters Rosie and Tanya also came. Rosie has never been married, while Tanya is already divorced three times and rich. And Donna began to lament that making money is not easy.

"Thank you for the music" Travel writer Bill, bank clerk Harry, and architect Sam came to the island after 21 years of absence. Sophie came out to greet them and told them that it was actually an invitation she sent in the name of her mother. Sam was about to leave as soon as he heard this, because the last time Donna saw him, she said she never wanted to see him again. Sophie insisted on keeping Sam. "Mamma Mia!" Donna walked out of the room, and the three people came out to meet Donna one after another. Donna was shocked, what the hell, what are these three people doing here.

"Chiquitita" Donna ran to Rosie and Tanya's room, and the two happened to dig out from under the bed the posters, clothes and other things from the previous three-person group. The two were surprised why Donna suddenly changed into a different person. As if, covering themselves in the quilt, the two asked: Chiquitita tell me what's wrong? After learning the truth, with their comfort, Donna was no longer lost. The three members of "Dancing Queen" reminisced about the days when they were a group, and planned to wear the group's suits again to show off at the girls' dance party that night.

"Lay all your love on me" is a song about Sophie's boyfriend Sky and Sophie talking to each other. Sky tells Sophie that it doesn't matter even if Sophie doesn't have a father to teach her. After the song ended, according to local tradition, before getting married, boys have to go into the sea to get something for the bride (pearls?)

The "Super Trouper" dance party began, and Donna and the Dynamos appeared again, singing a song Super Trouper brings the dance party atmosphere to a high level.

《Gimme! Gimme! Gimme》Sam and three other people also came to the dance, and Sophie took this opportunity to find out who might be her father. "The name of the game" When Bill came out of the dance, Sophie caught up with him, thinking that he might be her father. Finally, Bill admitted the possibility and agreed to teach Sophie to the groom.

"Voulez-Vous" At this time, the boys who went to sea came back, and the girls rushed to watch the fun. In the chaos, Sam and Harry also found Sophie and said that he was her father.

Act 2: The wedding day

In "Under attack" Sophie had a nightmare. She dreamed of three fathers taking her on a white carpet. Sophie felt very helpless. When Donna saw Sophie, she went up to try to persuade her. Sophie said, "I don't want my children to know who their father is," so she angrily left.

"One of us" Donna recalls the scene when she broke up with her lover. "SOS" Sam came to see Donna. He originally wanted to talk about Sophie, but they disagreed and quarreled again, but they were still attached to each other in their hearts.

"Does your mother know" Tanya was sunbathing. Sky's friend Pepper's little brother came over to hook up with Tanya, but Tanya laughed at her.

"Knowing me knowing you" Sophie asked Sky for help, but Sky was angry that Sophie had invited three fathers behind his back. He began to wonder if Sophie was using this wedding to find her father, so he lost his temper. Then walked away. Sam heard it from the side and advised Sophie that she must think carefully about whether to get married.

"Our last summer" Harry comes to find Donna, and the two reminisce about the happy times in the past. "Slipping through my fingers" Sophie asks Donna to help her put on a wedding dress, and Donna laments that she is about to lose her daughter. Sophie also decided at this time that Donna would teach her to the groom.

"The winner takes it all" Sam came to find Donna and asked why Sophie suddenly changed her mind. Donna confided in Sam her years of longing and helplessness in relationships. In fact, they both still love each other deeply.

In "Take a chance on me", after Sam and Donna got married, Bill mentioned that he was still single, and Rosie teased him and said, consider me. Bill was so frightened that he hurriedly dodged, but in the end Rosie won!