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The Wedding Singer musical premiered on Broadway in 2006 and closed on 31st December 2006 after 284 performances.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Opening Date | April 27, 2006 |
| Closing Date | December 31, 2006 |
| Performances | 284 |
| Previews | 25 |
| Venue | Al Hirschfeld Theatre |
| Director | John Rando |
| Choreographer | Rob Ashford |
| Featured | Stephen Lynch as Robbie |
What You'll Learn
Musical premiere date
The musical version of The Wedding Singer had its world premiere with a limited run pre-Broadway engagement at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. Opening on February 8, 2006, with previews starting on January 31, 2006, the 5th Avenue engagement ended with a performance on February 19, 2006. The musical then opened on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 27, 2006, with previews starting on March 30, 2006. It closed on December 31, 2006, after 284 performances and 25 previews.
The musical is based on the 1998 film of the same name and revolves around Robbie, who sings at weddings, his failed relationship with his former fiancée, and his romance with a new love, Julia. It was directed by John Rando, with choreography by Rob Ashford, and featured Stephen Lynch as Robbie.
The Wedding Singer premiered on Broadway in 2006 and had several US tours starting in 2007. It was nominated for the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical. It subsequently has had many international productions.
The musical's success on Broadway led to a national tour of The Wedding Singer, which began in the fall of 2007 and played 31 cities through the fall of 2008. Another U.S. and Canadian tour ran from 2009 to the spring of 2010.
The Wedding Singer has had huge regional and international success, playing to markets in the UK, Spain, Australia, and Germany, to name a few.
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Run length
The musical version of The Wedding Singer had its world premiere with a limited run pre-Broadway engagement at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2006 and had several US tours starting in 2007.
The musical version of The Wedding Singer opened for a limited run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on March 30, 2006, with previews starting on March 30, 2006, and opened officially on April 27, 2006. It closed on December 31, 2006, after 284 performances and 25 previews.
The musical version of The Wedding Singer premiered on Broadway in 2006 and had several US tours starting in 2007. It was nominated for the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical.
The musical version of The Wedding Singer stayed on Broadway for 284 performances and 25 previews from March 30, 2006, to December 31, 2006.
The musical version of The Wedding Singer stayed on Broadway for 284 performances and 25 previews from March 30, 2006, to December 31, 2006.
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Total performances
The musical version of The Wedding Singer had its world premiere with a limited run pre-Broadway engagement at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. Opening on February 8, 2006, with previews as of January 31, the 5th Avenue engagement ended with a performance on February 19, 2006.
The musical opened on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 27, 2006, with previews as of March 30 and closed on December 31, 2006 after 284 performances.
The musical premiered on Broadway in 2006 and had several US tours starting in 2007.
The same production opened for a limited run at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from January 30 to March 1, 2020.
The musical revolves around Robbie, who sings at weddings, his failed relationship with his former fiancée, and his romance with a new love, Julia.
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International success
The Wedding Singer, a musical based on the 1998 film of the same name, had a world premiere at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle on February 8, 2006. It then opened on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 27, 2006, with previews starting on March 30, 2006. The musical closed on December 31, 2006, after 284 performances and 25 previews.
Following its Broadway run, the musical embarked on a national tour in the Fall of 2007, playing 31 cities through the fall of 2008. Another U.S. and Canadian tour ran from 2009 to the Spring of 2010. The musical's success led to international productions, playing to markets in the UK, Spain, Australia, and Germany, to name a few.
The Wedding Singer's international success can be attributed to its engaging storyline, which revolves around Robbie Hart, a wedding singer who navigates a failed relationship with his former fiancée and finds love with a new partner, Julia. The musical's catchy tunes and upbeat score, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, have likely contributed to its widespread appeal.
The Wedding Singer's international productions have received critical acclaim and have been well-received by audiences around the world. The musical's popularity has led to a long-lasting impact on the theatre scene in various countries, with multiple revivals and tours of the show taking place over the years.
In addition to its international success, The Wedding Singer has also been nominated for the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, further solidifying its place in the musical theatre canon. The musical's enduring popularity and its ability to connect with audiences on a personal level have made it a beloved classic in the world of musical theatre.
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Post Broadway tours
The Wedding Singer is a musical based on the 1998 film of the same name. It revolves around Robbie, a wedding singer, and his failed relationship with his former fiancée, and his romance with a new love, Julia. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2006 and closed on December 31, 2006, after 284 performances and 25 previews.
Following its Broadway run, a national tour of The Wedding Singer was launched in the Fall of 2007, playing 31 cities through the fall of 2008. Another U.S. and Canadian tour ran from 2009 to the Spring of 2010.
The musical has had huge regional and international success, playing to markets in the UK, Spain, Australia, and Germany, to name a few. It was nominated for the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical.
The Wedding Singer has also had several US tours starting in 2007. The same production opened for a limited run at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from the 30th of January to the 1st of March 2020.
The musical is directed by John Rando, with choreography by Rob Ashford, and features Stephen Lynch as Robbie.
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Frequently asked questions
The Wedding Singer ran on Broadway from March 30, 2006, with an official opening on April 27, 2006, and closed on December 31, 2006, after 284 performances and 25 previews.
The musical was directed by John Rando and choreographed by Rob Ashford.
Stephen Lynch played the role of Robbie Hart, a wedding singer.
The musical premiered on Broadway in 2006.
