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Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream is a new eight-part series which will launch a nationwide search to find the future musical theatre stars of the global smash hit. The Abba inspired show, Mamma Mia, has been seen by over 65 million people around the world and the nation will have the chance to vote on who will take over as Sophie and Sky in the West End.
From producers Thames, a Fremantle label, and Littlestar, with the stage set for its arrival on ITV, Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream will air next year.
The roles of Sophie and Sky were characterised by Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in the two films.
Throughout the ITV series, musical theatre hopefuls will be put through their paces as they navigate their way through challenges, masterclasses, and performances.
It will be filmed against the beautiful backdrop of the idyllic Greek islands, where the original Mamma Mia! story is set.
ITV promise it will look and feel like no other talent show on television.
Audiences 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.
Contestants will have the full Mamma Mia! experience and will get to see first-hand what it’s like to be part of a West End musical.
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 of the series: “Mamma Mia! has always been a show that has encouraged young actors and given opportunities to those making their stage debuts – 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.
“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.”
Amelia Brown, Managing Director of Thames, added: “The excitement we have for making this show is like no other.
“It’s a dream come true for so many of us at Thames.
“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.”
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV remarked: “Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream is everything we could want in an entertainment show.
“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.
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