"Mamma Mia!"makes its way back to China

A picture was taken as the world-famous musical "Mamma Mia!" was being performed in Beijing over the weekend. The show will stay open in Beijing till Jan 5, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

The newest Chinese version of the world-famous musical "Mamma Mia!" returned to the stage in Beijing on the weekend.

Hong Kong singer-actress Adia Chan plays Donna Sheridan.

Mark Whittemore is the international manager of Mamma Mia!

"I've seen, including last night here, in Beijing in the preview that she really connects with audiences. Donna is a very strong character and it's hard for some people to play really get that kind of inner strength that she has and to communicate it. But I think Adia does a brilliant job. I'm sure all the audience will identify with her and really feel connected."

A picture was taken as the world-famous musical "Mamma Mia!" was being performed in Beijing over the weekend. The show will stay open in Beijing till Jan 5, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

Written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, the musical is about love and friendship.

The music in the production is based on the hit songs from Swedish pop group ABBA and includes popular hits such as "Dancing Queen," "Money, Money, Money" and "Lay All Your Love on Me."

Since it was first performed in London in 1999, the musical has enjoyed a high reputation over the past two decades.

A picture was taken as the world-famous musical "Mamma Mia!" was being performed in Beijing over the weekend. The show will stay open in Beijing till Jan 5, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]