Tony n' Tina's Wedding at The iO Theater

Corella Productions Dinner Theatre presents the return of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, for one weekend only, Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24  from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. at iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. 

Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding arrived in Chicago more than three decades ago and became one of the first interactive experiences delighting audiences over its long run. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a one-of-a-kind comedy staged as a festive celebration in which the audience doesn’t just watch the show, but participates directly in the fun as members of the family or friends of the bride and groom. From the wedding ceremony to the reception, audiences join Tony and Tina’s colorful and madcap Italian-American families in a show that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. The audience members, as wedding guests, get to be a part of  the celebration, partying along with the rest of Tony and Tina’s family and friends as if they have known them for years.

This inspired comedy has won over the hearts of thousands of people since the show first opened in New York City in 1988. The longest running Off-Broadway show has since enjoyed extended runs and worldwide success, with performances in over 100 cities, including Chicago as recently as 2016 and around the world. 

Two years ago Patty Corella, the founder and artistic director of Corella Productions, decided to mount a production of Tony n’ Tina‘s Wedding in Pennsylvania. Corella had previously played “Tina,” 20 years ago, and really loved the show. After much success, and playing to sold out houses in Pennsylvania for two years; one of the original producers, Joe Corcoran, noticed Corella Production’s success with the production and reached out to suggest a remount in Chicago. 

Tickets are $80 and $100 (VIP) and includes tickets to the performance, dinner, dancing, wedding cake and an unforgettable party. A cash bar is also available and wedding guests are recommended to be 21 years of age and older. A limited number of VIP tickets with premium seating with Tony n’ Tina’s family are also available. Tickets at CorellaProductions.com. 

Authors

• Kevin Alexander
• Nancy Cassaro