ABBA Museum Project Update

Aftonbladet have reported on the new ABBA museum project.  Touring Exhibitions say that the location will more than likely be Gröna Lund amusement park. A site in the current parking area has been suggested. With an opening date of the museum (hopefully) for 2011 / 2012
Firstly there will be a tour in Europe moving onto the USA and Australia.  The project will use state of the art technology and the exhibition will be ahead of its time. It will be an all singing, all dancing event like Mamma Mia on Stage!

Helen To Play Kristina in New York.

 

Helen Sjöholm, who originated the title role in the Swedish production of KRISTINA, and internationally renowned & beautiful tenor Russell Watson, will headline the concert version of Benny and Björn’s musical at Carnegie Hall featuring a 50 piece symphony orchestra conducted by Paul Gemignani. Directed by Lars Rudolfsson, the complete 32 member company will be announced shortly.

Tickets for KRISTINA go on sale this Sunday, May 31 at 12:00p at the Carnegie Hall Box Office online at www.carnegiehall.org

HELEN SJÖHOLM

RUSSELL WATSON

New London cast for Mamma Mia!

Major cast changes in Mamma Mia!,      The new cast will include: Sally Ann Triplett (Donna Sheridan), Katy Secombe (Rosie), Norman Bowman (Sam Carmichael), Christopher Hollis (Bill Austin), Niamh Perry (Sophie Sheridan) , Ben Heathcote (Pepper), Sam McKay (Eddie).
The show will continue to feature Paul Ryan (Harry Bright), Oliver Hembrough (Sky), Jodie Read (Ali), Laura Selwood (Lisa), Jane Gurnett (Tanya).
At certain performances the role of ‘Donna Sheridan’ will be played by Melissa Jacques.

From 15 June 2009 at the Prince of Wales theatre

 

 

 

 

 

The new Tomas Ledin album  500 Dagar Om Året

Release date 6/10/2009

STORY OF A HEART + LYRICS!

HEAR THE NEW SONG  + THE FULL LYRICS HERE

SONG PLAYS AT 1:08MIN (Approx)

BBC world exclusive play STORY OF A HEART

In the meantime listen to a sample of the song here 

STORY OF A HEART

The track listing for the new Benny Andersson Band CD -Story Of A Heart:
1.Glasgow Boogie
2.Trolska
3.Story Of A Heart
4.Bed of Roses (En Dans På Rosor)
5.You Are My Man (Du Ar Min Man)
6.Circus Finemang 
7.Fait Accompli
8.Song From The Second Floor
9.Birthday Waltz For Mona
10.Our Last Dance (Var Sista Dans)
11.Jehu 
12.Tirolan Schottis
13.The Stars (For Dig)
14.P.S.
The CD will be available to buy at the concert in London on July 4th.
The swedish release of the album will feature a bonus track, a Swedish version of STORY OF A HEART,Sommaren Du Fick.  It will also be released as a single in June. The Swedish edition of the album It will be available mid to late June
LISTEN TO A 42 Sec SAMPLE OF  STORY OF A HEART @ POP JUSTICE

KRISTINA: English cast recording

As was well expected from comments made by Bjorn, Kristina is to be released on CD in English. Universal/Decca will be releasing a live cast recording from the Kristina Concerts at Carnegie Hall.

Going with Benny and Bjorn’s long established and highly successful format of releasing a cast album first before producing a stage version. CHESS AND KRISTINA FRAN DUVEMALA both saw the light of days as a cast recording before going on to be successful Stage production. Although over a longer time span MAMMA MIA! evolved the same way.

KRISTINA is belived to be released as a double CD shortly after the concerts.