Broadway Theatre League Kicks Off 2009-10 Broadway Series With THE WEDDING SINGER, Begins At South Bend 10/9-10

Broadway Theatre League kicks off its 2009-10 Broadway Series with the Tony® nominated hit The Wedding Singer. The show is bringing back the 80s when it dances into South Bend for three performances October 9-10 at the Morris Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $22.50 and are available online at theaterleague.com, at the Morris Center box office or by calling 574.235.9190.

This musical comedy will take audiences back to a time when pastel was in, hair was big and the wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room! Based on the hit film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer overflows with 80s pop-culture and songs that compare to Bon Jovi and Heart. Wannabe rock star Robbie Hart makes his living as New Jersey's favorite wedding singer, until he is left at the altar. Broken-hearted, Robbie takes out his bitterness on stage at everyone's weddings. Every wedding he plays is a disaster, until a charming waitress named Julia captures his affections. The only trouble is, Julia is engaged to a successful Wall Street broker. Unless Robbie can pull off the performance of his lifetime, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Can he win her heart before she says "I Do" or will it be too late?

The 1998 film, The Wedding Singer, captured hearts and grossed over $120 million nationwide. The Broadway musical opened in April of 2006, with music by Matthew Sklar and book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy (former head-writer for "Saturday Night Live" and author of the original screenplay). It ran for 284 performances and was nominated for five Tony Awards (including Best Musical and Best Musical Score), eight Drama Desk Awards (including Outstanding Musical, Music, and Lyrics), and three Drama League Awards. The Wedding Singer has gone on to tour the United States, U.K., Europe and Japan.

The Wedding Singer is produced by Prather Entertainment Group, owned and managed by Will Prather with show direction by M. Seth Reines, choreography by Amy Marie McCleary, Musical Directing by JR McAlexander and lighting design by Russell Thompson.

The performance schedule for The Wedding Singer at the Morris Performing Arts Center is as follows:

Friday, October 9 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 10 2:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Don't miss this chance to see the musical Newsday called "One Big Party! A good natured, high-energy musical." Put on your legwarmers and head over to the Morris Performing Arts Center to see The Wedding Singer playing October 9-10. Tickets start at $22.50 and are available online at theaterleague.com, the Morris Center box office or by calling 574.235.9190. Groups of 15 or more call 866.31.GROUP and save up to 10%. Military save 50% on seating throughout the theater and students save 50% on balcony seating.

The 2009-10 Broadway Series at the Morris Performing Arts Center is presented by Broadway Theatre League and is welcomed by The Ivy Court Inn & Suites.