October 23, 2010

THE WEDDING SINGER MANILA review

after a long wait, 9 Works Theatrical has finally nailed THE WEDDING SINGER The Musical! the hit movie from 1998 starring Adam Sandler which got to Broadway is now in Philippine theater! it runs today October 23 until November 14 so you don't have to miss it.

starring Gian Magdangal who plays Robbie Hart very effectively. with his preppy look, the 80s isn't so far from his character. Iya VillaƱa playing Julia is as sweet as Drew Barrymore. Robbie Guevarra and Santi Santamaria knew it right that Iya is perfect for the role. even Nikki Valdez has done well as Holly. i never knew that she could move and sing like that. these three has done excellent in their own fields on television but you have to take a look at what they do in the theater! especially Iya, with her sweet image on TV, being in the musical is somewhat effortless.

get back into the 80's with the colors and the choreography. have a rock musical experience with the songs that can get easily in your head. the moves will really take you to memory lane with 80s icons Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper. this musical will also surprise Filipinos. with just around 2 months preparation of the choreography, they have done it really well.

i also loved the stage and how it transitions from scene to scene. the abstract squares and rectangles are used very well. though it is different from one scene, it always look like another wallpaper.

the only thing that i wished to be improved is the sound system in Meralco Theater. the echoes fill the auditorium so you may not catch clearly the songs.

THE WEDDING SINGER opens today, October 23 at the Meralco Theater. see ticket information here.

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6 comments:

  1. for the NOV. 5, Fri., 8pm show.. contact MARK at 0917-5116645! thanks.. ;D

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  2. For tickets to the Oct 30, 330pm (Sat) show, contact Cla @ 0917-8852526 or 0922-8351585.

    visit www.theweddingsingermusical.blogspot.com to view the available seats and make online reservations! :)

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  3. Guys!!! Watch "The Wedding Singer" A Broadway Musical Comedy on October 29, 8pm@the meralco theater. For ticket reservation contact me in this number Gretch-0915-259-9349. Dont miss the SHOW!!!!!!! ;)

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  4. for tickets to the NOV.7 (Sun) 8PM schedule, contact Onay @ 0918.536.2116 or visit http://www.watchplays.blogspot.com/

    Celebrate a night of music and laughter as love finds you!

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  5. Hi,

    I would like to clarify if Iya will be sharing the stage with the other theatre actress or Iya will be on Gala (8pm) and the other theatre actress will be on 3pm.
    Would you know if Iya will be on 8pm show or 3pm on Nov 13?
    Thanks!

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  6. @christine apple: hello.. my apologies that i cannot give you the information when will Iya be onstage. :) and there is always one Julia actress playing every playtime.

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