Watch the Mamma Mia Trailer

I'm not nearly as excited about the upcoming movie version of Mamma Mia as I am about  that of Sweeney Todd. But the former does boast a fairly spectacular cast, including
Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth.

And watching the newly available trailer of same certainly has me intrigued. There's a definite and distinct visual style, which is surprising given that this is Phyllida Lloyd's feature-directing debut. And, although it's tough to judge the performances from the trailer, there's no question that the film will at the very least be a lively affair.

"Mamma Mia" is scheduled to open in July 2008.

I'm off to NYC tomorrow for a little Pre-Christmas self-indulgence. I'll finally be getting to see The Little Mermaid, after the stagehands' strike rendered my previous ticket null and void. And I'll also be doing the tacky tourist-y Holiday thang by taking in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and Cirque du Soleil's Wintuk.

Yeah, I know. But I guess my seeing, and downright enjoying, White Christmas in Boston primed the pump for more seasonal fare. Will I be of a cynical mindset and trash these shows left and right? Or will the Christmas spirit temper my naturally sardonic nature? Watch this space and see for yourself.

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[Steve On Broadway (SOB)]

Hope you're taking the train this time (or at least leaving a little earlier!). Safe travels!