The Wedding Singer Musical — Manila

A BIG THANK YOU

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...to everyone who supported the Oct 30 show. (you know who you are! :))

For those who can't get enough of The Wedding Singer, shows are still ongoing until November 14th. Visit 9 Works Theatrical's website for available show dates. :)

Who's playing who?

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Check out the stars at 9 Works Theathrical's Facebook page!

2 weeks to go!

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2 weeks until the BIG day!

If you have friends/family/colleagues who want to watch and party like it's 1985, please feel free to spread the word and direct them to our site.

We look forward to seeing you on the 30th!

TWS fever starting tonight!

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Here's a list of avenues where you can catch TWS updates for the coming days. We hope to see you tonight!

Catch "The Wedding Singer" Cast perform at Eastwood Mall later (Oct 8) at 8pm & 9pm.

We also came out in TV Patrol again last night. (Oct 7)

Grab a copy of The Philippine Star Supreme Magazine by Tim Yap on Saturday (Oct 9)

We will also be featured at The Buzz on Sunday. (Oct 10)

Catch the cast guest and perform at Umagang Kay Ganda & Mornings@ANC on Monday. (Oct 11)

We have an AD at Cebu Pacific "Smile" International Magazine Oct 2010 issue, p. 91.

The Wedding Chronicles — Webisode 5

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Take The Wedding Singer everywhere!

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Our friends from Kikayism created limited edition Julia-inspired necklaces for those who just can't get enough of The Wedding Singer's female lead as portrayed by Drew Barrymore in the 1998 romantic comedy film.

These vintage-inspired necklaces are the perfect accessories to match with any outfit when you go on that super romantic date with your own version of Robbie Hart!

To order, contact Kikayism at 0917-8607193 or 02-9641997. Or email kikayism@gmail.com. You can also chat with them by adding kikayism@yahoo.com.

Ps. Order as soon as possible. Kikayism only made 10 of these! :)

The Wedding Chronicles — Webisode 4

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The Wedding Chronicles — Webisode 3

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The Wedding Chronicles — Webisode 2

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The Wedding Chronicles — Webisode 1

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FINAL CAST OF WEDDING SINGER NOW OUT

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(by Christopher de Venecia)
New Jersey. 1985. When Robbie, a charismatic wedding singer, is dumped in the altar by his longtime girlfriend Linda, the protagonist becomes a casualty of love and plunges into the depths of dumpster-level despair. But with the help of his friend Julia, a sweet and caring waitress who is oddly engaged to a smug of a guy and Wall Street type named Glen, Robbie rediscovers why he was all about the “love” in the first place.

From March 19 to 20, Manila’s theater scene was a twitter as one of the Philippines’ leading theater companies, 9 Works Theatrical, hot on the heels of its successful run of RENT THE MUSICAL at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC, held its hotly-anticipated auditions for THE WEDDING SINGER, a riotous yet heartwarming musical based on the New Line Cinema film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

With music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, this Tony Award-nominated musical captured the hearts of audiences all over America with its mind-blowing tribute to the 80s, its hilariously written script, and songs like “Someday,” “If I Told You,” and the phenomenal hit, “Grow Old With You.”

The Philippine Opera Company headquarters in San Lorenzo Village and the Infinitif Dance Studios were filled to the brim as droves of theater aficionados flocked to the auditions to belt out popular 80s tunes. The larger-than-life singing, insurmountable passion, and energetic performances ran the gamut. From “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” “Karma Chameleon,” to “Let’s Hear it For the Boy,” cast hopefuls sang their hearts out, after which they were given stylized, 80s-inspired choreography to perform by choreographer Francis Matheu.

Over a hundred contenders battled it out for a slot in the select cast of twenty-eight, which includes select chorus members who will play impersonators of notable characters from the 80s. Expect a familiar face from the Philippine cultural and political scene.

This time around, the panel was comprised of THE WEDDING SINGER Director Robbie Guevara (“Songs for a New World,” “Rent,”), Vocal Coach Onyl Torres, Choreographer Francis Matheu, PR and Publicity Director Toff de Venecia, and Executive Producer Santi Santamaria - the five of which meticulously deliberated on a cast that would do justice to the celebrated piece at the prestigious Meralco Theater in October 2010.

Incidentally, THE WEDDING SINGER is also the reason that propelled Executive Producer Santi Santamaria and Artistic Director Robbie Guevara to establish their theater company, 9 Works Theatrical. “When we first encountered the material, we knew that we had to do it,” relates Guevara. Santamaria adds, “Wedding Singer is a crazy and energetic musical, and audiences will surely enjoy,” to which Guevara interjects, “One word to describe Wedding Singer? Fun!”

After a most grueling saga of deliberations, 9 Works Theatrical is proud to announce the long-awaited cast of THE WEDDING SINGER.

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Plucking on his guitar strings as Robbie Hart is Party Pilipinas’ Gian Magdangal who most recently appeared onstage as Roger in 9 Works Theatrical’s RENT THE MUSICAL. Here, he is reunited with TV personality and MYX VJ Iya Villania who he once shared the stage with in a local production of Footloose the Musical. Villania will play the role of waitress Julia Sullivan, alternating with theater veteran Shiela Valderrama-Martinez who was part of the opening team of Hong Kong Disneyland as the first Asian to play Nala in the Festival of the Lion King and Bebe in the Golden Mickeys. Singer-actress and TV personality Nikki Valdez, who also shared the stage with Magdangal and Villania in Footloose, returns to the stage as Holly, Julia’s bubbly, uninhibited and lovable cousin. Analin Bantug, who has played a bevy of roles, including Kim in her five-year stint with Miss Saigon, alternates with Valdez for the said role.

Completing the stellar cast are actors Jeremy Aguado as Julia’s fiance Glen Guglia, Lorenz Martinez as Robbie’s pal Sammy, Johann dela Fuente as Robbie’s flamboyantly eccentric friend George, Myrene Santos as Linda, and Enchang Kaimo as Rosie, Robbie’s feisty grandmother.

Also joining the cast are a potpourri of Philippine theater’s finest and up and coming actors who will show you how to party like it’s 1985. These include: Arnold Trinidad, Bym Buhain, Chinie Nepomuceno, Francis Matheu, Harold Cruz, Ikey Canoy, James Stacey, Jenny Villegas, Jonjon Martin, Luau Sablan, Mark Tayag, Mian Dimacali, Miguel Vasquez, Nikki Guevara, Peachy Atilano, Sab Jose, Shelyn Tayanes, and Sylveth Ong-iko.

The Artistic Production Team includes Musical Director Rodel Colmenar conducting the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, Choreographer Francis Matheu, Vocal Coach Onyl Torres, Scenographer Mio Infante, Lighting Designer Martin Esteva, Sound Designer Chuck Ledesma, and Costume Stylist Rosanna Aranaz.

The Production Team is composed of Executive Producer Santi Santamaria, Production Manager Sunshine Domine, Technical Director Paul Domine, PR and Publicity Consultant Toots Tolentino. PR Director Christopher de Venecia, PR Manager Jonjon Martin, Marketing Manager Shelyn Tayanes, Stage Manager Lambert de Jesus, Company Manager Anna Santamaria and Photography by Revolution.

The show is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), 421 West 54th Street, New York, New York 10019, Tel.: (212) 541-4684, www.mtishows.com

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THE WEDDING SINGER will open at the Meralco Theater on October 23, 2010 and will run until November 17, 2010. There will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday shows at 8pm, with Saturday matinees at 330pm and Sunday matinees at 4pm. For details, you may call 586.71.05, 557.58.60, 0917.554.5560, or visit www.9workstheatrical.com or Ticketworld at 891.9999

Win Tickets!

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We've teamed up with GlamBox Airbrush Cosmetics and Kikayism to give-away free tickets to The Wedding Singer Musical this October 30, 330pm.

To view the contest mechanics, please click on the Join our Contest and Promotions tab. You must have a Facebook account in order to join.

To view the individual contest pages, click here:
GlamBox Airbrush Cosmetics
Kikayism

Promo runs from August 15 to October 15, 2010. Only 1 winner per contest.

Grow Old With You

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This is the only song retained from the movie that will be used in the musical.

If I Told You

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We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

What they say about "The Wedding Singer"

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The Wedding Singer Online Reservation

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Want to reserve tickets but find emailing information too tedious?

To make things a bit easier, we have created an online reservation form for you to fill-up. You may access the form by clicking here.

Or you can click on the Reserve Tickets link found on the left sidebar and on the page tab on top.

Easy does it! Don't you think?

Email Us!

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...Can't decide who to send an email to?

...No need to memorize 4 different emails just to get through!

You can now send us emails via twsmusical@yahoogroups.com!

Send your inquiries and reservations now! We'll be waiting! Ü

“THE WEDDING SINGER” ALL SET TO ROCK IN OCTOBER"

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9 Works Theatrical, one of the Philippines’ leading theater companies, proudly announces its forthcoming new production - THE WEDDING SINGER, a riotous yet heartwarming musical comedy based on the New Line Cinema film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

THE WEDDING SINGER is set to open at the Meralco Theater on October 23, 2010 and will run until November 17, 2010.

THE WEDDING SINGER is written by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy. The Tony Award-nominated musical captured the hearts of audiences all over America with its mind-blowing tribute to the 80s, its hilariously written script, and songs like “Someday,” “If I Told You,” and the phenomenal hit, “Grow Old With You.”

The musical-comedy is set in New Jersey circa 1985. When Robbie, a charismatic wedding singer, is dumped in the altar by his longtime girlfriend Linda, the protagonist becomes a casualty of love and plunges into the depths of dumpster-level despair. But with the help of his friend Julia, a sweet and caring waitress who is oddly engaged to a smug of a guy and Wall Street type named Glen, Robbie rediscovers why he was all about the “love” in the first place.

The final cast of this much-awaited musical will be announced soon.

THE WEDDING SINGER will be directed by Robbie Guevara.

The Artistic Production Team includes Musical Director Rodel Colmenar conducting the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, Choreographer Francis Matheu, Vocal Coach Onyl Torres, Scenographer Mio Infante, Lighting Designer Martin Esteva, Sound Designer Chuck Ledesma and Costume Stylist Rosanna Aranaz.

The Production Team is composed of Executive Producer Santi Santamaria, Production Manager Sunshine Domine, Technical Director Paul Domine, PR and Publicity Consultant Toots Tolentino. PR Director Christopher de Venecia, PR Manager Jonjon Martin, Marketing Manager Shelyn Tayanes, Stage Manager Lambert de Jesus, and Company Manager Anna Santamaria.

THE WEDDING SINGER is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), 421 West 54th Street, New York, New York 10019, Tel.: (212) 541-4684

For tickets and inquiries, you may call 586.7105, 557.5860, 0917.554.5560, or visit http://www.9workstheatrical.com/.

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For the October 30, 330pm show, please contact the following for ticket reservations:

Ava
0917 830 0282
ava.velasquez@gmail.com

Cla
0917 885 2526 / 0922 835 1585
clebibadoobi@yahoo.com

Mai
0917 500 8775
mai.dalman@yahoo.com

Dindy
0910 200 1217
ms_dindy@yahoo.com

Choose from the following seats:

Orchestra Center — Php 1,400
Orchestra Side — Php 1,200
Loge Center — Php 1,200
Loge Side — Php 1,100
Balcony Center — Php 700
Balcony Side — Php 600

***To view the available seats, click on the "Seat Plan" link found on the left tab***

TWS Teaser

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Just a snippet of what's to come.

Now Accepting Reservations for the October 30, 330pm show

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Make sure you book early to get the best seats!

Click on the "Seat Plan" link on the left panel to view the available seats. We update it on a nightly basis so please check regularly to ensure that the seats you want to buy are still free.

If in doubt, please get in touch with Cla at 0917-8852526 or 0922-8351585.

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Watch 'The Wedding Singer, The Musical Comedy' on its 1st weekend run! :)

(October 30, 3:30pm show)

Choose from the following seats:

Orchestra Center — Php 1,400

Orchestra Side — Php 1,200

Loge Center — Php 1,200

Loge Side — Php 1,100

Balcony Center — Php 700

Balcony Side — Php 600

***To view the available seats, click on the "Seat Plan" link found on the left tab***

Please contact the following for ticket reservations: