As Mamma Mia! Enters Its Final Day, We Look Back at Opening Night Nearly 14 Years Ago!

As Mamma Mia! Enters Its Final Day, We Look Back at Opening Night Nearly 14 Years Ago!

News As Mamma Mia! Enters Its Final Day, We Look Back at Opening Night Nearly 14 Years Ago!

Sep 10, 2015

As Mamma Mia! draws toward the end of its historic run on Broadway, we look back 14 years to opening night on Oct. 18, 2001. Happy trails, Super Troupers!

Look Back at the Opening Night of Mamma Mia! on Broadway

David W. Keeley and Louise Pitre Joseph Marzullo

Louise Pitre and Judy Kaye Joseph Marzullo

Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson join the cast onstage Joseph Marzullo

Heather Harlan Randall and Tony Randall Joseph Marzullo

After almost 14 years, Mamma Mia! is closing up shop on Broadway Sept 12. Back when Mamma Mia! opened, it was one month after the 9/11 attacks, and the infectious joy and fun on stage at the Winter Garden Theatre gave this city exactly what it needed — an escape.

The Post reports that cast members from all 14 years of its lengthy run will make an appearance in the final show. A block party in front of the Broadhurst will also be held.