Mamma Mia

I think Mamma Mia is one of my all time favorite shows. It really truly is the music that makes it so good. The story itself is far fetched but cute - and I really like how it is just as much about the mom (Donna) as the daughter (Sophie).

I just found out that they are making a movie. I don't really know how it will translate to the big screen - so many of the musical numbers barely work, but do, because it is on the stage... but I am still excited...

I am most excited about Amanda Seyfried as Sophie and Julie Walters as Rosie. Amanda plays Sarah Hendrickson in Big Love, and Julie Walters is Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter movies.

They cast Christine Baranski (Chicago, Grinch) as Tanya... I really like her as an actress, but not who I would picture in the role... every time I see the musical I picture Kim Cattrell (Sex and the City).

Here's the cast:
(Credited cast)

Colin Firth ... Harry Bright

Meryl Streep ... Donna

Pierce Brosnan ... Sam Carmichael

Amanda Seyfried ... Sophie
Dominic Cooper ... Sky

Stellan Skarsgård ... Bill

Julie Walters ... Rosie

Christine Baranski ... Tanya