ABBA 'reunite' to open Mamma Mia themed restuarant

Four members of Swedish pop phenomenon ABBA reunited this week in Stockholm – but sadly for fans, it was only to open their new business venture.

Former ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus and his wife Lena Kallersjo arrive for the opening.

Former ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus and his wife Lena Kallersjo arrive for the opening of the new entertainment venue, Mamma Mia! The Party Source: AAP

The group that was once offered US$1 billion to reunite, faced the media to launch their new ABBA-themed restuarant, Mamma Mia! The Party.

The quartet arrived and left separately and declined to be photographed together on the red carpet, though they stood beside one another on the stage, according to The Guardian.

Group member Benny Andersson told reporters ABBA wouldn't be getting back together on stage, despite saying in 2014 that they’re not ruling out reuniting.
Fellow member Björn Ulvaeus said the opening was an opportunity to party.

The band, which included the pair’s then wives Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, split up in 1982 after both sets of spouses divorced.

Their 1992 compilation Abba Gold sold 29 million copies worldwide, while the musical Mamma Mia! has grossed some US$2 billion since its debut in 1999.

The new venue is situated in Stockholm’s Tyrol restaurant and is based on the Greek taverna from the film Mamma Mia.

According to the its website, the venue offers entertainment such as “dare devil stunts, Greek Gods, flirty waiters, and perhaps a zorba and an ouzo or two”.


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