The Wedding Singer 2006

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: April 27, 2006
Closing: December 31, 2006

The Wedding Singer - 2006 - Broadway History , Info & More

In strongTHE WEDDING SINGER/strong, it's 1985 and rock-star wannabe

Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of

the party, until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through

the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. brbrEnter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his







affection. Only trouble is Julia is about to be married to a Wall







Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a







decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. With a brand







new score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980's, strongTHE WEDDING SINGER/strong takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed







was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the







coolest guy in the room.

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Cherry Lane to Publish Songs from The Wedding Singer
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2007


Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. recently announced a multi-year, worldwide administration agreement with Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin for their original songs from The Wedding Singer - The Musical.

The Wedding Singer to Close December 31
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2006


Variety reports that The Wedding Singer will play its final performance on December 31, 2006.

A Conversation with The Wedding Singer's Felicia Finley
by Robert Diamond - August 31, 2006


With reality-TV star Constantine Maroulis joining the cast of The Wedding Singer shortly and some other recent cast changes, it seemed like the perfect time to check in with one of the show's most popular stars, Felicia Finley for the scoop on that and lots more…

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Cara Cooper of 'The Wedding Singer'
by Adrienne Onofri - June 16, 2006


Life imitated art on the '42nd Street' tour for Cara, who's now an expert at last-minute understudying.

Jena Malone and Rita Wilson Join Stars in the Alley, 6/7
by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2006


Doubt star Jena Malone and Rita Wilson, who will soon join the cast of Chicago, have signed on to 'Stars in the Alley,' which will be held in Shubert Alley on June 7th, beginning at 11 AM

TV: BROADWAY BEAT - The Wedding Singer and Hot Feet
by Broadway Beat - May 13, 2006


This week's Broadway Beat takes you to the opening nights of both The Wedding Singer and Hot Feet!

Photo Flash: The Wedding Singer Onstage Proposal
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 10, 2006


At the April 29th performance of The Wedding Singer, Robbie Hart's marriage proposal to waitress Julia wasn't the only one taking place onstage. Audience member Andrew Wolfe, of Whitestone, Queens, asked Debbie Hirsch to be his wife.

The Wedding Singer: Something To Celebrate
by Michael Dale - May 8, 2006


With its arch sense of humor and intentional tackiness, this new musical comedy proudly exalts its awkwardness in the most entertaining way imaginable

Rita Gardner Performs at Tower Records & Signs CDs, 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2006


Rita Gardner, who originated the role of Luisa in The Fantasticks and is on the stage of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in The Wedding Singer over 45 years later, will appear at Lincoln Center Tower Records on Wednesday, May 10th at 6 PM as part of the 'Any Wednesdays' series of free live performances

Photo Coverage: Gypsy Robe Ceremony for The Wedding Singer
by Walter McBride - April 28, 2006


T. Oliver Reid, of The Wedding Singer was chosen as the latest winner of the Gypsy Robe. A ceremony was held before the show's opening night on April 27, 2006 and BroadwayWorld was there!

Photo Coverage: Opening Night at The Wedding Singer
by Walter McBride - April 28, 2006


The Wedding Singer--the new Broadway musical based on the hit Adam Sandler movie--marched down the aisles of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 27th for its opening night and BroadwayWorld was there!

The Wedding Singer Cast Album to Be Released on June 6
by BWW News Desk - April 6, 2006


Masterworks Broadway proudly releases the original cast recording of the new Broadway musical The Wedding Singer on June 6, 2006, marking the first CD from this new label.

The Wedding Singer Begins Broadway Previews March 30
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2006


On March 30th, The Wedding Singer will play its first Broadway preview at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

BWW Presents: 'The Wedding Singer' First Look Video
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2006


BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to bring you this first look video of scenes from 'The Wedding Singer' currently playing in Seattle!

Photo Coverage: The Wedding Singer in Seattle
by BWW News Desk - February 8, 2006


The Wedding Singer, starring Stephen Lynch and Laura Benanti, is currently playing Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre

Wedding Singer Tix Go On Sale to General Public February 12
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2006


Tickets for The Wedding Singer are now on sale to holders of American Express cards, and will go on sale to the public on February 12th

Photo Flash: The Wedding Singer
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2006


The Wedding Singer plays its pre-Broadway engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle from January 31 - February 19, 2006.

Tickets on Sale for Seattle Premiere of The Wedding Singer
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2005


SEATTLE ­ Audiences at The 5th Avenue Theatre will travel back in time ­ to 1985 ­ for the pre-broadway world premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER. Tickets are on sale now.

Finley, Gardner, Cahoon, Blake and Saldivar Join The Wedding
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2005


Felicia Finley, Rita Gardner, Kevin Cahoon and more will join Stephen Lynch and Laura Benanti in the Wedding Singer, which begins its pre-Broadway run in Seattle in January

Laura Benanti Cast as Lead in Wedding Singer Musical
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2005


BroadwayWorld has received word that the star has been cast in the role of Julia, played on film by Drew Barrymore.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: T. Oliver Reid, Une Cagelle
by Adrienne Onofri - March 2, 2005


With this new feature BWW turns the spotlight on ensemble members, starting with T. Oliver Reid of 'La Cage Aux Folles.'

The Wedding Singer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Wedding Singer have there been?
The Wedding Singer has had 4 productions including New York which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006 and US Tour which opened in 2007.
What Tony Awards has The Wedding Singer been nominated for?
The Wedding Singer has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, Best Choreography for Rob Ashford, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Matthew Sklar, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Chad Beguelin.
What are the songs in The Wedding Singer and what's the order?
It's Your Wedding Day
Right on Time
Awesome
A Note From Linda
Pop
Somebody Kill Me
Rosie's Note
Casualty of Love
Come Out of the Dumpster
Today You Are a Man
George's Prayer
Not That Kind of Thing
Saturday Night in the City
All About the Green
Right in Front of Your Eyes
Single
If I Told You
Let Me Come Home
Move That Thang
Grow Old With You
It's Your Wedding Day
Someday
A Note From Linda
Pop!
Somebody Kill Me
A Note From Grandma
Casualty of Love
Come Out of the Dumpster
Today You Are a Man
George's Prayer
Not That Kind of Thing
Saturday Night in the City
All About the Green
Someday (Julia's Reprise)
Right in Front of Your Eyes
Single
If I Told You
Let Me Come Home
Not That Kind/If I Told You (Reprise)
Move That Thang
Grow Old With You
It's Your Wedding Day (Finale)

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