| Magical Broadway nights
One of the most popular shows on Broadway, Mamma Mia, will come to London for five days, beginning Dec. 18. Mamma Mia is well-known for its ABBA music, such as Dancing Queen, Money, Money, Money and Take a Chance on Me. "I think everybody will enjoy Mamma Mia," said Broadway in London spokesperson Patrick Harrison. "This show is currently one of the hottest tickets in New York and London (England)." Illusionist David Copperfield (Jan. 15), Blast (Jan. 28-20), Chicago (Feb. 19-20) and Evita (March 10-11) round out the season. Blast, Chicago and Evita have a combined 14 Tony awards. "Lovers of the classic Broadway musicals will love Gypsy, Chicago and Evita," Harrison said. "Lovers of music will be blown away by Blast, while Cirque and David Copperfield will draw a non-typical theatre-going crowd to the John Labatt Centre." Last year, 2,000 subscriptions were sold for the season.
Bill Pullman Stars in Another Albee Play
Off-Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of selected shows as of June 25. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters' box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets — including by calling the box office, Telecharge or Ticketmaster — appear at the end. _"10 Million Miles." The story of an extended road trip by a young man and a young woman. A new musical by Patty Griffin and Keith Bunin. Atlantic Theater Company. Ticket Central. 212-279-4200. Closes July 15. _"Beyond Glory." The stories of eight men who have received the Medal of Honor. Stephen Lang wrote and stars in this one-man show. A Roundabout Theatre Company production. Laura Pels. 212-719-1300. _"Blue Man Group." They paint each other.
Barrowman Working on Autobiography, Set for '08 Release
Michael O'Mara Books will publish the autobiography, entitled Anything Goes, in Spring 2008. Editor Kate Gribble stated: "We are absolutely delighted to be publishing John's life story. He's a multi-talented, high-profile star." Barrowman appeared on the West End in2005 inA Few Good Men. His many other West End credits include Anything Goes (both in 1989 and in its 2003 revival), Grease!, The Phantom of the Opera, The Fix, Hair, Aspects of Love, Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast and Chicago, and he has appeared in the States in two Sondheim shows--Broadway's Putting It Together and as Bobby in Company at the Kennedy Center, as well as in Sunset Boulevard. Barrowman has appeared on TV on "Central Park West," and "Titans," and currently plays Captain Jack Harkness on the BBC series "Doctor Who." Film credits include De-Lovely and The Producers.
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