Mamma Mia! at Winter Garden Theatre

ABBA fanatics have an excellent reason to celebrate this summer! The jukebox epic that has taken the world by storm is making its grand return to Broadway! Mamma Mia!, the mega famous musical that delivered ABBA’s smashing hits like “Super Trouper,” “Money Money Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and tons more will make its way to the Winter Garden Theater starting August 2, 2025 and will run a ton of performances all the way to February 3, 2026! Yes, it’s a terrific time to be an ABBA fan indeed, or even if you’re a lover of excellent music as this breathtaking and hilarious musical brings a heartwarming story that you will never forget! It’s a brilliant showcase that has been viewed by over seven million fans across the globe! So if you’re keen on experiencing the spectacle that has been recorded to be Broadway’s ninth longest running musicals of all time, then you better hurry and hit the Get Tickets link before it’s too late!

Mamma Mia! Tickets

DELIVERING ABBA’S SMASHING HITS SINCE 1999

It’s the magnificent catalog that has been making fans sing along nonstop for decades! ABBA’s music is celebrated through the amazing musical Mama Mia! This showcase brings the terrific smashing hits to life. Catch your favorite titles like “Mama Mia,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Money Money, Money,” “Dancing Queen,” “Winner Takes It All,” and tons more. The production is pretty much a beloved classic and it first premirered in London’s West End in 1999 followed by its first Broadway run in 2001. It has been a while since this astounding musical has taken residency in New York but this 2025, it’s totally back and making the Winter Garden Theatre its home for six months! Yes, you’ve got a great opportunity to catch this exhilarating jukebox epic that had the entire world falling in love.

THE PLOT

Twenty year old Sophie is about to marry her fiance Sky. But she dreams of having her father walk her down the aisle. The problem is that she doesn’t know who her real father is. She secretly reads her mother’s diary to find her father’s identity. Her mother Donna had three love interests – an American architect called Sam, an Australian writer named Bill, and British banker, Harry. Sophie and Sky will have their wedding at a Greek island and Sophie invites all three men in the guise of the invitation being sent out by Donna. Now upon the three men arriving at Sophie’s destination wedding, Donna wonders why her ex-lovers were there. Will Sophie find out who her real father is and finally get her big wish for her wedding? Or will something between these men and Donna rekindle? Find out when you watch Mama Mia! at the Winter Garden Theatre!

“Mamma Mia! The Musical is fun, exciting, endearing, hilarious and full of love.” – Lilithia Reviews

THE CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

The incredible score features music and lyrics by ABBA members Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Mama Mia! features a book by Catherine Johnson. Meanwhile, two time Tony winning director Phyllida Lloyd came in as director with highly regarded choreographer and CBE appointee Anthony Vaan Last as choreographer. The production also features some magnificent talents from London’s West End, including Mark Thompson as production designer, Howard Harrison on lighting, Andrew Bruce and Bobby Aitken on sound, and Jonathan Allen and Brian Webb on scenic design. 

This Broadway revival brings a fantastic stellar line up. The cast comprises Amy Weaver as Sophie, Christine Sherill as Donna, Rob Marnell as Harry, Jim Newman as Bill, Victor Wallace as Sam, and Grant Reynolds as Sky. See these incredible talents bring the spectacular production to life at the Winter Garden Theatre.

“Energetic choreography and an unforgettable soundtrack, audiences are sure to be moved by the production’s beautifully interactive world.” – The Daily Cardinal

LEGACY

In 2000, Mama Mia secured four Laurence Olivier nominations including Best New Musical. The original cast of Rosie (Jenny Galloway) won the award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role. Over in New York, the musical secured five Tony nominations, including Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical. Despite not winning many awards during the time, the musical has become a cultural phenomenon. Mama Mia has toured profusely in North America after premiering on Broadway. The musical has been recorded to be the fifth longest running show in London’s West End and ninth longest running epic in New York. The musical has also mounted shows in several countries, including an exclusive showing in Royal Carribean’s Quantum of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. In 2008, a movie adaptation of the same title was released. The cast included film stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, and Amanda Seyfried. 

“The theatrical equivalent of comfort food” – The New York Times

REVIEWS

There is no question that Mama Mia is one of the most popular musicals ever staged. With its incredible box office success, the musical is hands down a fan favorite. Even professional critics had lots of good things to say. “Mamma Mia!” is more than just a musical — it’s a brilliant homage to life, love and ABBA,” wrote The Daily Cardinal. The review added “energetic choreography and an unforgettable soundtrack, audiences are sure to be moved by the production’s beautifully interactive world.”

The New York Times called the musical “the theatrical equivalent of comfort food.” The review expounded on how the musical cleverly uses the music of ABBA’s hits fitting into the story’s narrative. The New York Post totally agreed with the statement, “The true hero is British playwright Catherine Johnson, who took all these songs and cobbled a cohesive book around them. It’s dazzlingly fast and breathtakingly simple.”

“It’s dazzlingly fast and breathtakingly simple.” – The New York Post

It’s not just professional critics who adore this fantastic musical. Ordinary folks also had great words to say after seeing this incredible production on the big stage. “Mamma Mia! The Musical is fun, exciting, endearing, hilarious and full of love. Perhaps the show has even converted me into an ABBA fan?” wrote Lilithia Reviews.

THE VENUE

See this mind blowing production at the Winter Garden Theatre. New York City bid its farewell to the last Mama Mia! Musical in 2015. It has been ten long years but now it’s back to take over the iconic venue. The Winter Garden Theatre, located in Midtown Manhattan, is a 1,600 capacity facility famous for hosting some of the biggest shows to hit NYC. The venue has stunning decor. Opened in 1911, the venue has a long history in providing top quality entertainment to people in the city. Today, the Winter Garden Theatre is a state of the art facility equipped with hi tech lights and sound technology. The venue is also located with the hustle bustle of Broadway and there are plenty of dining options within the two block radius. 

Hurry and don’t miss out on this incredible musical! It’s been ten long years but it’s finally back! Broadway’s ninth longest running musical will not be taking over the WInter Garden Theatre! Catch Mama Mia! Musical on Broadway from August 2, 2025 to February 3, 2026! Hit the Get Tickets link now before it’s too late!