New Mamma Mia! musical theatre talent competition to air on ITV1
ITV is to search for the next big West End star in a new musical talent show.
Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream will air on ITV1 and see contestants compete for a role in hit musical Mamma Mia!
The series will search for two ingénues to play the roles of Sophie and Sky in Mamma Mia! in London’s West End, as characterised by Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in the two films.
Throughout the series, musical theatre hopefuls will be put through their paces as they navigate their way through challenges, masterclasses, and performances.
A teaser shares: “Filmed against the beautiful backdrop of the idyllic Greek islands, where the original Mamma Mia! story is set, 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 Craymer said: “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.”
You can apply online now from thames.tv/takepart
Set on a Greek island paradise, Mamma Mia! cleverly tells a story of love, friendship and identity through the timeless songs of ABBA.
The smash hit show recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Novello Theatre having first premiered in 1999. The West End production is currently booking to September 2023.
Alongside the London run, an UK tour is ongoing with dates throughout this year and next.
The new show follows in the footsteps of the likes of Any Dream Will Do, How do you Solve a Problem like Maria?, I’d Do Anything, Over the Rainbow, Superstar, Grease Is the Word and Let It Shine.
Each show, which have variously aired on both BBC and ITV, sees budding performers take to the stage to win a part in a big musical production.
