Is the Wedding Singer worth seeing before it closes?

Is the Wedding Singer worth seeing before it closes? I am a theater addict. I am easily pleased , but I live in Boston and I drive 4 hours just to see a Broadway Show. I have driven before to see "GREY GARDENS" and Doyle's "COMPANY" and I really enjoyed it.I will be driving this weekend to see "SPRING AWAKENING " and "A LITTLE DOG LAUGHED" ( I am sure I would LIKE IT ).. I was thinking of driving back again on 12/29 weekeend..to catch "Wedding Singer" bec. I have not seen it . Is it worth the trip?? I have the OBC Recording.. I like 3-4 songs, but not really impressed with the whole recording as a whole.. I guess I must say .. I like the songs from HIGH FIDELITY vs WEDDING SINGER, but i guess I have not seen it perform live, so I cannot make the right assumptions..Were all The Original Cast still playing? Is Steven Lynch? L. Bennanti? A. Spangler & Kevin Cahoon still there? Is staging good? musical numbers good? (Actually I must admit I have seen HIGH FIDELITY 2X here in Boston try-out and I kinda like it.. but I was aware that there problems with the musical.. Im a sad to hear
it closed.. Is The Wedding Singer another HIGH FIDELITY ... Pls advise?? Thanks- Jay

Updated On: 12/19/06 at 07:37 PM

If you're looking for a deep, thought-provoking theatrical experience, then absolutely not. If you want a fun night at the theatre, then absolutely do go see it.

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I might probably SEE it. I guess, I was looking for the answer
that LYNCH and calhoun were both good... Are they still playing?

No

"Is the Wedding Singer worth seeing before it closes?"
Yes it is. I think it is a fabulous musical and it should not close. It is a great show and I will have it be brought back on Broadway or brought in London to play Holly or be in the chorus. The dancing is great.. i'm a dancer... so that's why i put it first. I also dance and sing. They are amazing. I'm 14, but I know a lot about musicals. I've never been to new york, but I do have a copy of The Wedding Singer Original Cast that I bought from someone and it is great! Believe me.. you should deff. see it!
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Yeah, go see it!
And I'm going on the 29th as well :)

It is woth seeing.
As stated above, it is not thought provoking, but is a blast from the 80's past and a bunch of non-sensical fun.
Lynch is great. Kevin Cahoon is also a hoot. I really enjoyed this when I saw it this past summer. I'm sure you will too.

It's not a deep, thought provoking musical, but it's fun! I would definitely go see it if you have the chance. Afterall, it's closing, so you won't get any more chances!

Ooooh! Go see it for SURE! No, it's not deep...was the movie deep? NO! But, at moments, it's pretty brilliant..and Rob Ashford's choreo. ROCKS!

Go see it Amy Spanger is amazing!

Yes!!!

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"& the score is a winner"

OMG things like this make me want to cry. the score is so far from a winner. It's its like the composer decide to do Paint-By-Numbers while writing it. It's beoynd forgetable, it's almost nonexistant.

IMHO, the only flaw is in the book. It's a VERY fun show that I enjoyed very much. It's not any theatre that's going to change the world - but it's a fun fun fun show that it DEFINITELY worth driving four hours to see.

It has had a nice run on Broadway and I can't understand why it is closing (I would think it would be a hit with tourists). I'll miss it. But indeed - it's about time to go.

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