MAMMA MIA - The ABBA Musical

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen

The Smash Hit Musical based on the songs of ABBA returns to Houston's Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. For One Week Only! Single Tickets Now On Sale!

Houston, TX - Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts September 25-30, 2007 for 8 performances only as a special non-subscription presentation of the 2007-2008 Cadillac Broadway Across America Season. Single tickets are now on-sale at these authorized outlets; Hobby Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (713) 629-3700 or online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. Groups of 20 or more, call (800) 889-8457 or (713) 693-2692, or e-mail houstongroups@livenation.com.

Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless 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 more productions playing simultaneously around the world than any other new musical, MAMMA MIA! is now THE WORLD’S # 1 SHOW. There are currently 10 productions of MAMMA MIA! running concurrently around the world (8 permanent productions and 2 tours). With a worldwide gross of over $2 billion dollars and audiences of more than 30 million people, MAMMA MIA! is acclaimed by the Associated Press as “quite simply, a phenomenon.” The original cast recording of MAMMA MIA! is available on Decca Broadway.

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for the place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
You come in to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the musics high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
Youre in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance...

Youre a teaser, you turn em on
Leave them burning and then youre gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
Youre in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance...

September 25-30, 2007 – Cadillac Broadway Across America - Houston presents MAMMA MIA! at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby. Performances are Tuesday – Friday at 8PM; Saturday at 2PM & 8PM; and Sunday at 2PM & 7:30PM. Limited engagement – one week only. Wheelchair accessible. Tickets ($24.25 - $74.25) available at these authorized outlets; Hobby Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (713) 629-3700 or online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. Groups of 20 or more, call (800) 889-8457 or (713) 693-2692, or e-mail houstongroups@livenation.com.

MAMMA MIA! is a special non-subscription presentation of the 2007-2008 CADILLAC BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA – HOUSTON Series. Other blockbuster Broadway hits in the season include AVENUE Q (October 23 – November 4, 2007), JERSEY BOYS (January 16 – February 9, 2008), THE RAT PACK – Live at the Sands (March 11-23, 2008), THE WEDDING SINGER (May 6-18, 2008) and SWEENEY TODD (June 3-15, 2008) along with the anticipated return of RENT(November 16-18, 2007), as a special engagement. Subscriptions can be purchased by calling (713) 622-SHOW (7469), Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., online at or visit the Hobby Center Box Office (800 Bagby at Walker).

I don't wanna talk
About the things we've gone through
Though its hurting me
Now its history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play

The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny

ABBA: Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Faltskog

I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking Id be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules

ABBA: Anni-Frid Lyngstad, also known as Frida (born 1945) started her recording career shortly before 1967. Frida is of Norwegian origin but had moved to Sweden at a very early age. She married Benny Andersson in October 1978. Even though they announced their divorce in February 1981, they didn't stop working together as the foursome ABBA.

The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
Its simple and its plain
Why should I complain.

ABBA: Benny Andersson (born 1946) played keyboards in Sweden's biggest pop group of the 1960s, THE HEP STARS when he met Bjorn Ulvaeus in June 1966. The pair wrote their first song together later that year and for decades they had established a regular partnership as composers and achieved musical success as the group ABBA.

But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say
Rules must be obeyed

The ABBA story began in June 1966 when Bjorn Ulvaeus (born 1945) met Benny Andersson for the first time. At the time, Bjorn was a member of the Hootenanny Singers, a very popular folk music group. They had established a regular partnership as composers and achieved musical success as the group ABBA.

The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

ABBA: Agnetha Faltskog (born 1950) had been a successful solo singer since releasing her first single in 1967. She and Bjorn were married in July 1971. In April 1979, ABBA released their sixth album Voulez-Vous. Earlier that year, Bjorn and Agnetha announced their divorce. This did not mean the end of ABBA, but it did overthrow their image of two happy, music-making couples.

I dont wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
Youve come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all......

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MAMMA MIA INTERNATIONAL TOUR. Photo Courtesy of the Mamma Mia Official Website www.mamma-mia.com

MAMMA MIA INTERNATIONAL TOUR. Photo Courtesy of the Mamma Mia Official Website www.mamma-mia.com

Over 20 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 show! 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.

MAMMA MIA INTERNATIONAL TOUR. Photo Courtesy of the Mamma Mia Official Website www.mamma-mia.com

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! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is the World’s No.1 Show!

MAMMA MIA INTERNATIONAL TOUR. Photo Courtesy of the Mamma Mia Official Website www.mamma-mia.com

Season Subscriptions are ON SALE NOW!

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