What group is Mamma Mia based on?

ABBA
Mamma Mia!, with a book by Catherine Johnson and music and lyrics from Benny Andersson and Bjrn Ulvaeus, is a musical based around the music from the band, ABBA, of which, Andersson and Ulvaeus were both members.

How many sequels does Mamma Mia have?

Films

Film U.S. release date Story by
Mamma Mia!: The Movie July 18, 2008 Catherine Johnson
Mamma Mia!: Here We Go Again July 20, 2018 Judy Craymer and Catherine Johnson & Richard Curtis and Ol Parker

What are the 3 men’s names in Mamma Mia?

The one problem is she has no idea who her father is, and after snooping through her mother’s diary she knows there are three possibilities. There’s Harry (Colin Firth), Sam (Pierce Brosnan), and Bill (Stellan Skarsgard).

What is Mamma Mia the movie 2021?

‘Mamma Mia 3’ is an upcoming musical romantic comedy film. It is a sequel to Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and the third film in the ‘Mamma Mia’ trilogy.

Is Abba still alive?

ABBA (/ˈæbə/ AB-ə, Swedish: [ˈâbːa]) are a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad….

ABBA
Origin Stockholm, Sweden
Genres Pop pop rock disco
Years active 1972–1982 2016–present
Labels Polar Polydor Atlantic Epic RCA Victor Vogue Sunshine

Is there a 3rd Mamma Mia?

Since there’s been no confirmation and Mamma Mia! 3 isn’t filming yet, a specific release date is nearly impossible to pinpoint. Craymer had also said that planning for the film would have been underway in 2020, but the pandemic put things on pause.

Is Sam Sophie’s dad Mamma Mia?

But after reading all Sarah’s evidence, I have to agree with her – no matter how hot Bill is, Sam is still the father. Sorry to disappoint you all. Mamma Mia! is available on Netflix now.

What is Sophie’s baby’s name in Mamma Mia?

Donny Sheridan-Rymand
Donny Sheridan-Rymand is a minor character in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. He is the infant son of Sophie Sheridan-Rymand and Sky Rymand, the grandson of Donna Sheridan-Carmichael, step-grandson of Sam Carmichael, and great-grandson of Ruby Sheridan.

Are ABBA still married?

ABBA comprises two sets of couples — Agnetha Faltskog was married to Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson to Anni-Frid Lyngstad. At the height of the group’s fame both couples divorced, one in 1980 and the other a year later.

Who are the original cast members of Mamma Mia?

The first city to produce the show after London was Toronto, where it ran from May 22, 2000 to May 22, 2005, being the North America premiere of Mamma Mia!. The original cast included Louise Pitre as Donna and Tina Maddigan as Sophie, who both of them later reprised their roles in first US Tour and Broadway premiere.

Who are Donna and the Dynamos in Mamma Mia 2?

The sequel gives us a sneak peek in Donna and the Dynamos in their younger years. The band is already a known group by all their peers at college, as seen during their graduation scene and their performance of When I Kissed the Teacher.

Which is the global smash hit Mamma Mia?

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Who was the original composer of Mamma Mia?

Mamma Mia! (promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia!) is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, former members of the band. The title of the musical is taken from the group’s 1975 chart-topper “Mamma Mia”.