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November 17, 2016

'Mamma Mia!' farewell tour heads to Philadelphia

Based on the songs of '70s-era Swedish pop band ABBA

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The cast of "Mamma Mia!" performs on stage.

The "Mamma Mia!" North America farewell tour will be at the Kimmel Center, beginning Dec. 27. 

The musical, based on the songs of ABBA, is set on a Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past to the island.

Here's a peek at what to expect:


Audience members will want to sing along to ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All."

The show may not take place until December, but tickets for the limited engagement are already selling quickly.


"Mamma Mia!"

Tuesday, Dec. 27 through Saturday, Dec. 31
Kimmel Center's Merriam Theater
250 S. Broad St.

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