Here We Go Again: East West Players Puts an Asian-American Spin on the ABBA Musical ‘Mamma Mia!’

Love them or something else, ABBA’s legacy runs deep.

The Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 and had a string of hits including “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me.” Then, just when it seemed like they’d be consigned to the nostalgia circuit, their songs became the basis for Mamma Mia! Since debuting in the West End of London, at the Prince Edward Theatre in 1999, it has become one of the best known and most hummable jukebox musicals in the world.

published on May 16, 2019