<P> Mamma Mia ! ( promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus ' Mamma Mia ! ) is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson , based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus , former members of the band . The title of the musical is taken from the group 's 1975 chart - topper `` Mamma Mia '' . Ulvaeus and Andersson , who composed the original music for ABBA , were involved in the development of the show from the beginning . Singer Anni - Frid Lyngstad has been involved financially in the production and she has also been present at many of the premieres around the world . </P>
<P> Mamma Mia ! ( promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus ' Mamma Mia ! ) is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson , based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus , former members of the band . The title of the musical is taken from the group 's 1975 chart - topper `` Mamma Mia '' . Ulvaeus and Andersson , who composed the original music for ABBA , were involved in the development of the show from the beginning . Singer Anni - Frid Lyngstad has been involved financially in the production and she has also been present at many of the premieres around the world . </P>
where do the mamma mia songs come from
where do the mamma mia songs come from
ABBA
ABBA