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‘Mamma Mia!’ Returns to Broadway, Continuing Its Enduring Legacy

The timeless musical inspired by ABBA’s hits has reemerged on Broadway, reaffirming its lasting place in popular culture and theater history.

By Fatima Ahmed • August 15, 2025 3 MIN READ

Jalynn Steele, Christine Sherrill, and Carly Sakolove performing in ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Manhattan’s Winter Garden Theater, with the show slated to run for the next six months.

Ten Years On, 'Hamilton' Stands as a Cultural Mirror and Caution

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Robyn Hurder delivering a standout performance of “One,” the iconic finale from “A Chorus Line.”

How Iconic Choreography Elevated ‘Chicago’ and ‘A Chorus Line’ to Timeless Classics

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Stars Helen J Shen and Darren Criss pose with director Michael Arden following their musical’s six Tony Award wins.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Triumphs at Tonys After a Rocky Broadway Debut

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From left, Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in “Maybe Happy Ending,” nominated for best new musical with 10 nods, and Nicole Scherzinger in “Sunset Boulevard,” up for best musical revival.

2025 Tony Awards Preview: Leading Contenders and Tight Races to Watch

With strong showings from the musicals “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Sunset Boulevard,” the 2025 Tony Awards present competitive categories, especially for best play and leading actress in a musical.

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The national tour of ‘Beetlejuice,’ which started in 2022, is scheduled to return to Broadway this fall. Casting details will be revealed soon.

‘Beetlejuice’ Musical Set for Return to Broadway This Fall

The beloved musical comedy ‘Beetlejuice’ will begin a 13-week engagement at Broadway’s Palace Theater starting October 8.

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Stephen Mo Hanan performing in 2002’s “Jolson & Co.,” a musical he co-wrote about vaudeville icon Al Jolson. He once said, “With Jolson you can be completely over the top. You have to be.”

Stephen Mo Hanan, Versatile Broadway Performer Known for ‘Cats,’ Passes Away at 78

Stephen Mo Hanan, remembered for his dynamic performances on Broadway and his musical collaboration about Al Jolson, has died at 78.

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Jonathan Groff delivers an emotionally powerful and vocally impressive performance in the musical ‘Just in Time’ at Manhattan’s Circle in the Square.

Jonathan Groff Shines as Bobby Darin in Broadway’s ‘Just in Time’

Jonathan Groff delivers a captivating performance as Bobby Darin in the new Broadway musical ‘Just in Time,’ though the production itself falls short of his remarkable talent.

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David Hyde Pierce shines with his signature deadpan as Major-General Stanley in ‘Pirates! The Penzance Musical’ at Manhattan’s Todd Haimes Theater.

A Jazzy New Orleans Twist Revives Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Pirates of Penzance’ on Broadway

This fresh Broadway adaptation of the classic operetta stars David Hyde Pierce and relocates the story to post-Reconstruction New Orleans, blending spirited music with a lively new setting, though some humor falters.

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#Musical Theater

‘Mamma Mia!’ Returns to Broadway, Continuing Its Enduring Legacy

Ten Years On, 'Hamilton' Stands as a Cultural Mirror and Caution

How Iconic Choreography Elevated ‘Chicago’ and ‘A Chorus Line’ to Timeless Classics

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Triumphs at Tonys After a Rocky Broadway Debut

2025 Tony Awards Preview: Leading Contenders and Tight Races to Watch

‘Beetlejuice’ Musical Set for Return to Broadway This Fall

Stephen Mo Hanan, Versatile Broadway Performer Known for ‘Cats,’ Passes Away at 78

Jonathan Groff Shines as Bobby Darin in Broadway’s ‘Just in Time’

A Jazzy New Orleans Twist Revives Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Pirates of Penzance’ on Broadway

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‘Mamma Mia!’ Returns to Broadway, Continuing Its Enduring Legacy

Ten Years On, 'Hamilton' Stands as a Cultural Mirror and Caution

How Iconic Choreography Elevated ‘Chicago’ and ‘A Chorus Line’ to Timeless Classics

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Triumphs at Tonys After a Rocky Broadway Debut

2025 Tony Awards Preview: Leading Contenders and Tight Races to Watch