[PAR] [TLE] Mamma Mia! [SEP] Mamma Mia!  (promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!  and Mamma Mia!  The Smash Hit Musical) 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. [PAR] [TLE] Harriet Thorpe [SEP] Harriet Amelia Thorpe (born 8 June 1957) is an English actress.  She trained at London's Central School of Speech and Drama.  She is known for her roles in the British sitcoms, "The Brittas Empire" (1991–97) and "Absolutely Fabulous" (1992–2012).  She has also starred in the West End musicals, "Cabaret" (2006), "Wicked" (2008) and "Mamma Mia! " (2010).
[PAR] [TLE] Mamma Mia ! [ SEP ] Mamma Mia ! ( promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus ' Mamma Mia ! and Mamma Mia ! The Smash Hit Musical ) 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 . [PAR] [TLE] Harriet Thorpe [ SEP ] Harriet Amelia Thorpe ( born 8 June 1957 ) is an English actress . She trained at London 's Central School of Speech and Drama . She is known for her roles in the British sitcoms , " The Brittas Empire " ( 1991–97 ) and " Absolutely Fabulous " ( 1992–2012 ) . She has also starred in the West End musicals , " Cabaret " ( 2006 ) , " Wicked " ( 2008 ) and " Mamma Mia ! " ( 2010 ) .
The play Mamma Mia was produced by which British playwright?
The play Mamma Mia was produced by which British playwright ?
Catherine Johnson
Catherine Johnson