Musicals and Shows

Mamma Mia - In the brain of entire generations

27/03/2019 written by Benedikt Lachenmeier
Imagine a Swedish winter suddenly turning into a Greek summer. That's what "Mamma Mia!" feels like. Now the successful musical is coming back to Switzerland in the original German-language version.

When you think of ABBA, you think of snow-covered fir trees and icy
temperatures. However, hits such as "Dancing Queen", "Super Trouper" and "Take a Chance on Me" are also suitable for summer. "Mamma Mia!" has been proving this for 20 years. Now the musical is coming back to Switzerland. The sunny and cheerful story on the small Greek island has lost none of its topicality to this day.

The audience can easily put themselves in the shoes of 20-year-old Sophie. On the eve of her wedding, she finally wants to find out who her father is. In her mother Donna's diary, Sophie comes across three past lovers who could be candidates. So she invites the men to the place where they had a romantic adventure with Donna 21 years ago. When Sophie's mother's best childhood friends also arrive, the chaos is perfect.

In "Mamma Mia!", the audience not only finds itself in the plot. But also in the hits. 45 years after ABBA was founded, the catchy pop songs are still etched into the brains of entire generations. The musical ensures enduring popularity. Since its premiere in London in 1999, "Mamma Mia!" has been seen by over 60 million people.
people have seen it. The film of the same name starring Meryl Streep is the most internationally successful musical film ever.

Are ABBA really coming back?

ABBA's last live performance was on December 11, 1982, and Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Frida later turned down an offer worth billions for a reunion tour,
Björn, Benny and Frida later turned it down. Now the band is returning after all, as they announced last April. The four musicians recorded two new songs in the studio. However, "I Still Have Faith in You" and "Don't Shut Me Down" are still a long way off. And avatars are to perform live instead of ABBA in glitter dresses. But until then, fans can first enjoy the old hits in the musical "Mamma Mia!"

Mamma Mia!
12 - 31.03.2019, Theater 11 Zurich
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Mamma Mia!
02 - 14.04.2019, Musical Theater Basel
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