Sophie asks Bill to walk her down the aisle, but Bill wants to discuss it first with Donna. This has been her secret, after all. No one knows yet that even Donna does not know who the father is, because she slept with the three men in such swift succession. Sophie insists they mustn't tell Donna anything (" The Name of the Game") and finally, Bill agrees. The wedding march that is played as Sophie walks down the aisle is a slower arrangement of " Dancing Queen". Sutherland, Mark (December 31, 2008). " 'Mamma Mia!' breaks U.K. DVD record". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 15, 2009 . Retrieved July 13, 2017. Greece Box Office Index". Box Office Mojo. June 10, 2008. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008 . Retrieved June 10, 2008.

On 26 November 2016, the musical opened at the theatre Vanemuine in Tartu, Estonia. The original Estonian cast included Birgit Sarrap as Sophie, Ele Millistfer and Merle Jalakas as Donna, Kaire Vilgats as Rosie and Kaarel Targo as Sky among others. As of April 2019, the show keeps playing open end for high public demand.Telegraph review". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on August 7, 2008 . Retrieved September 20, 2016. In 1997, Craymer commissioned Catherine Johnson to write the book for the musical. In 1998, Phyllida Lloyd became the director for the show. [3] On the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi, 20-year-old Sophie is preparing to marry her fiancé, Sky. She wants her father to walk her down the aisle (" Prologue") but does not know who he is. Sophie discovers her mother's old diary and finds entries that describe intimate dates with three men; Sam Carmichael, Bill Austin and Harry Bright (" Honey, Honey"). Sophie believes one of these men is her father and, three months before her nuptials, sends each an invitation to her wedding, writing in her mother's name, Donna, without letting her unsuspecting mother know. All three men accept. When Mamma Mia! opened in Russia, it received a very positive response. [56] As of January 2008, Mamma Mia! became the longest daily running show in the history of Russian theatre. Later that day, Sophie's three possible fathers arrive: Sam (an American architect), Harry (a British banker), and Bill (an Australian writer and adventurer). Sophie convinces them not to tell Donna that she invited them (" Thank You for the Music"). Donna is surprised to see her ex-lovers (" Mamma Mia") and leaves in tears. Donna, crying, explains to Tanya and Rosie the situation, and they cheer her up (" Chiquitita"). Tanya and Rosie try to convince Donna that she can still be the girl she once was (" Dancing Queen").

Annual Golden Globe Award Winners". Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Archived from the original on July 25, 2013 . Retrieved July 25, 2015. After their final bows to the audience, the ensemble performs a reprise of " Mamma Mia". A reprise of " Dancing Queen" follows, during which Donna, Tanya and Rosie are revealed wearing brightly coloured ABBA inspired costumes. The cast ends the finale with " Waterloo", during which Sam, Bill, and Harry join the rest of the cast onstage in brightly coloured costumes that match the leading ladies. The Dynamos and the dads often invite the audience to clap, dance, and sing along during the finale. At Sophie's bachelorette party, Donna is distressed by the presence of the three men, but Rosie and Tanya assure her that they will take care of them. Sophie decides to talk with each of the men alone, but leaves Sam and Harry questioning their trip. She learns from Bill that Donna received the money for her villa from his great-aunt Sofia. Sophie comes to believe that Bill is her father; she asks him to give her away and keep their secret until the wedding. Sophie's happiness is short-lived, as Sam and Harry each pull her aside to tell her that they are her father and that they will give her away. In the morning, Donna attempts to comfort Sophie and promises to cancel the wedding; Sophie angrily reacts to this, saying she only wants to avoid her mother's mistakes. Sam attempts to discuss the wedding with Donna, and both of them realize they still have feelings for each other. UK all time top grossing films". 25thframe.co.uk. Archived from the original on February 15, 2011 . Retrieved May 25, 2012.a b c Mansfield, Paul (July 15, 2008). "Mamma Mia! – Unfazed by the fuss in Skopelos". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on September 28, 2008 . Retrieved May 12, 2010. Oliver Oliveros (25 January 2012). "Mamma Mia! In Manila Extends Till 2/19". Broadwayworld.com . Retrieved 4 June 2014. Chan, Mildred (25 October 2023). "Review: "Mamma Mia!" in Singapore - A Night of ABBA-tastic Nostalgia". Pop Nerd Lounge . Retrieved 25 October 2023.