The Wedding Singer

i have just got back from seeing the Wedding Singer musical at the Curve theatre. It was really really good and worth a look if you get the chance. The guy playing Robbie Hart was superb, as was the girl playing Julia. The score was ok and the whole show ran well and had a lot of humour. A real feel good show and a good alternative to Legally Blonde! 

I have to say, i loved this. It was quite different to how i expected it to be. I expected it to be cheesy and tacky...and it wasn't. Okay parts of it were cheesy but it knew it was, it didn't take itself seriously, it was knowing, it had a laugh with it. It had swearing, it had a lot of sexual stuff and obscene stuff, mentions of drug use...yeh really just not what i was expecting but that's the reason i loved it. The production values also surprised me as i really liked the set and thought it was pretty good with lots of different set ups, pieces and designs and i especially liked the lighting, which was brilliant. Was all pretty slick. Jon was brilliant, totally the star of the show, i'd seen him in a few things but didn't realise he was a dancer as well! I really liked Cassie, her voice was lovely but i d agree with a comment i saw previous about maybe some of her comedy not really coming off. I though Roxanne was good and grew into the performance. Ray was good but i found his voice a little on the weak side, though a very good dancer and does have star quality on stage. Ruth Madoc was just an absolute riot and Samuel Holmes was brilliantly funny as well, though i'm sure it's easy to miss half of his best bits though as they come in just his faces and reactions and stuff at other scenes going on. The music was really catchy, the band sounded fantastic...there has been mentions of some issues with sound but other than some lyrics sounded muffled during the big numbers, which is to be expected really there wasn't a problem.

So as you can tell...loved it. I love it when i go into something not really thinking it will be a fave and then just ending up really loving it!

I saw his last night, and I loved it! I haven't seen the film and didn't think I knew anything of the musical (turns out at least 3 of the songs were a bit familiar probably played on Elaine Paige or similar) For me it's in the vein of Legally Blonde- a really solid fun musical adaptation with good music, that doesn't take itself too seriously. I love that it's a little bit knowing and wink-wink. But as well as that, it's a solid 'romcom on stage' with good music and given the subject matter it's something that also makes sense as a musical adaptation.

The cast were great- I love Jon Robyns, and can confirm 10 years on, still most defiantly have a crush on him. I thought Ray Quinn did a decent job as well in the smaller 'bad guy' role, boy can dance and sing well even if his acting isn't amazing. And Ruth Madoc, oh Ruth, you're having a lovely time aren't you? fair play to her she's funny, and does a good job in her comedy Grandma role. The ensemble are really strong too-some great comic moments across the board, and the music/dancing are all great.

That's my objective view, on a personal note seeing this last night was testament to why I love musicals- I was having a horrible day (kind of stuff that makes you think you might not go to the theatre- but I'm glad I did, because I was transported to a wonderful 'happy place' for 2 1/2 hours and had some real genuine escapism. So sometimes that happy musical romcom is exactly what you need.

Thank you- explanation in 'how was your day' thread rather than being a vague-boarder. But I'm so glad I had this booked last night, and I'm going to seek out the music now- it was joyous and fun. A great shame it was very empty last night in Cardiff hopefully the weekend does better for them.

Smoking?

That'll be nice for whoever he's singing to. 🤢

^Thanks for sharing.

Looks enjoyable- Jon Robyns is very likeable!

I will ALWAYS keep saying something nice about Jon Robyns! adore him! Shame Stasia you could have come to Wales and seen him- I'd show you around!! 

I love that video promo too, shows the show off well- and makes me want to go back again! 

That's so nice of you! I'm seeing it in Dartford a bit later (and has just booked Brighton for August), but now I know I have friends in Wales so may pop up there at some point!

This year marks 10 years I first saw Jon on stage apparently. I was lucky to see Avenue Q's original cast when I came to London for the first time

I might see this again, that trailer has got me excited to see it again. I really really enjoyed this a few weeks ago and will look to book again when it comes to Birmingham or Nottingham in the summer.

Also badly priced in Cambridge...Same top price £36 to sit at the front as half way back in the balcony. At sister act the sides of the back stalls were not top price either. It has so many tickets left shame really but the price has definitely put me off booking. I paid £18 for a seat in the circle over the road at the arts for full monty and the view is much better than the balcony in the Corn exchange. 

Shame it isn't going to Milton Keynes, I saw funny girl twice yesterday for the same amount and the difference in parking costs cancelled out the petrol difference! £3.60 for the day rather than £26.

I am sure I will give in on the day for another chance to see Jon Robyns, I also really enjoyed Ray Quinn in the Judy tour a couple of years back.