Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is proud to announce the cast and creative team for The Wedding Singer, April 29 - May 24. The Wedding Singer is written by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin and directed by Amber Mak. Previews are Wednesday, April 29 through Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m., with the press opening Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., with a matinee-only performance on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. The performance on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. will be closed captioned and the performance on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. will be ASL interpreted. Tickets are now on sale from $25 to $49 at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the box office at 847.577.2121.
Audiences can ready themselves to swing into wedding season with The Wedding Singer, the Tony-nominated Rom-Com musical adaptation of Adam Sandler’s 1998 hit movie. Rewind to 1985 when collars were popped, hair was huge and the wedding singer was the raddest rocker at the reception. Robbie Hart, a beloved wedding singer, is the life of the party until his fiancée flees, leaving him hanging at the altar. Sad, somber and feeling “Shot through the heart,” Robbie turns every wedding into a wreck. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who works the wedding circuit alongside Robbie. This Gen X musical gem features 80s references, a pop-inspired score and dynamic dance numbers.
The cast of The Wedding Singer includes Abraham Deitz-Green (Robbie Hart); Teah Kiang Mirabelli (Julia Sullivan); Peyton Schoenhofer (Glen Guglia); Andres J. DeLeon (George); Danny Dollase (Sammy); Jamie Dillon Grossman (Holly); Caron Buinis (Rosie); Jodi Gage (Angie); Katherine Abel (Linda); and our ensemble includes Cristina Benninghoff-Uribe (dance captain); Kameron Rojas-Schueneman; Tyler Meyer; Kate E. McQuillan; Kylie Tollefson; Nick Johnson; Matthew Hommel; Darryl D'Angelo Jones; Emily McCormick; Sierra Basilio; Amanda Donohoe (swing) and Kyle Widener (swing).
The Wedding Singer’s creative team is Amber Mak (director); Carolyn Brady (music director); Nich O'Neil (choreographer); Matt Carney (casting director); Mack Finklea (stage manager); Amanda Pusateri (assistant stage manager); Milo Bue (scenic designer); Sarah Riffle (lighting designer); Sarah Ramos (sound designer); Jinx Norvell (assistant sound designer); David Moreland (technical director); Matt Carl (costume designer); Mark Park (wig & hair designer); Reiley Duffy (props designer); Sydney Joos (scenic artist) and Amber Wuttke (violence & intimacy director).
ABOUT AMBER MAK, DIRECTOR
Amber Mak is a Chicago-based director and choreographer. She recently directed and choreographed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Marriott Theatre as well as Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Disney’s Finding Nemo and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Other Chicago area credits include: The Sound of Music, Rock of Ages, Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Hairspray and Elf for the Paramount Theatre; R&H’s Cinderella for Drury Lane Oakbrook; and summer family productions of Peter Pan, A Musical Adventure, Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Corduroy for Chicago Shakespeare. On Broadway she was the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation observer and assistant to Susan Stroman on Big Fish.
ABOUT METROPOLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is a vibrant cultural hub that enriches the community through inspiring live performances, creative arts education and impactful partnerships. It fosters artistic excellence, cultivates multi-generational connections and offers inclusive experiences that engage and uplift all community members. Located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, Metropolis is not just a theatre, it is the cultural pulse of the area, surrounded by premier shopping, dining and nightlife. Metropolis offers a dynamic year-round season of professional theatre, comedy, concerts and cabaret performances along with engaging arts education for ages 3 to 85 years old. Serving more than 65,000 patrons annually from across Chicagoland and beyond, Metropolis plays a pivotal role in the community. It provides arts education programs that support thousands of aspiring young artists, as well as community engagement initiatives like the Third Act Players (musical theatre for thespians over 50), Crescendo Chorus (for singers over 55), Flourish in the Footlights (for young artists with disabilities) and Clearbrook on Cue (for artists with disabilities). Metropolis is proud to partner with local organizations such as Endeavor Health, Arlington Heights Senior Center and Clearbrook. Scholarships are available for students at the School of the Performing Arts to ensure access to the arts for all.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is proud to announce the cast and creative team for The Wedding Singer, April 29 - May 24. Previews are Wednesday, April 29 through Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m., with the press opening Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., with a matinee-only performance on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. The performance on Saturday May 9th at 2:00pm will be closed captioned. The performance on Thursday May 14th at 7:30pm will be ASL interpreted. Tickets are now on sale from $25 to $49 at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the box office at 847.577.2121.
The Wedding Singer sponsors: The season’s show sponsor is Suburban Accents. The season's Paint Sponsor is Marc Poulous Painting and Decorating. The season costume storage sponsor is Jennifer Burnidge, CLU, ChFC, RICP State Farm Agent.