ITV have announced a new talent show titled Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream – and ABBA fans are going to be over the moon.
The eight-part competition programme will see hopefuls compete to become musical theatre super troupers.
The eight-part competition programme will see hopefuls compete to become musical theatre super troupers
The show will launch a nationwide search to find the future musical theatre stars of global smash hit and feel-good musical Mamma Mia!
The show will launch a nationwide search to find the future musical theatre stars of global smash hit and feel-good musical Mamma Mia!.
It will search for two stars to play the roles of Sophie and Sky in Mamma Mia! in London’s West End, as portrayed by Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in the two films.
Throughout the series, musical theatre competitors will be put through their paces as they navigate their way through challenges, masterclasses, and performances.
The ITV show will be filmed against the beautiful backdrop of the idyllic Greek islands, where the original Mamma Mia! story is set.
Viewers will see the contestants mentored by guest industry stars through unique workshops and judged by a panel of well-known industry experts in both music and theatre.
The competition will culminate in a live, dazzling grand-finale, broadcast from a theatre in London’s West End, where two winners will take it all and win the roles of Sophie and Sky in the musical.
Creator and global producer of Mamma Mia!, Judy Craymer will co-executive produce the show and will be on hand to help the contestants reach their full performing potential, every step of the way.
Judy said: “Mamma Mia! has always been a show that has encouraged young actors and given opportunities to those making their stage debuts.”
The producer continued: “Just as our current Sophie and Sky in London (Meg Hateley and Miles Henderson) are making their West End debuts – so it feels the perfect fit for a TV show that will seek out new talent for musical theatre.”
She added: “In the lead-up to the celebrations for the stage musical’s 25th birthday in 2024, we’re really looking forward to working with Thames and ITV on this show and involving our well-loved musical as much as possible in the programme.”
The production company, Thames’ managing director, Amelia Brown shared that the excitement they have for making this show “is like no other – it’s a dream come true for so many of us at Thames.”
She continued: “Merging the global brand of Mamma Mia! and all the talent at Littlestar with the power behind the talent show juggernauts such as Britain’s Got Talent will mean it’s a show that can’t be missed.”
The show is set to be a success as the Head of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV, Katie Rawcliffe explained that it’s “everything we could want in an entertainment show”.
She added: ” Legendary music, an iconic West End theatre show, high energy performances, and a brand new search for talent, set against the backdrop of a gorgeous island.”
Those interested in taking part in the series can sign up at https://www.thames.tv/takepart
Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream is expected to air on ITV in 2023.
Seen by 65 million people around the world, Mamma Mia! has wowed audiences across the globe and continues to break box office records
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