After the success of Rent Musical, 9 Works Theatrical is back for yet another musical event this October. Based on a 1998 New Line Cinema film starred by Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, here comes the Tony Award nominated musical The Wedding Singer from the music of Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book of Tim Herlihy.

L-R: Myrene Santos (Linda), Gian Magdangal (Robbie), Lorenz Martinez (Sammy) and Johann dela Fuente (George)

The Wedding Singer tells a story of a guy named Robbie Hart (Gian Magdangal) who sings on weddings for his living. He is a cheerful and optimistic fellow but not until the day of his Wedding when his fiancée turned runaway bride. Completely devastated and heartbroken, Robbie's world suddenly falls into a living hell. Then enters Julia Sullivan (Iya Villania and Shiela Valderrama-Martinez) a sweet and conservative girl he met on one of his gigs. Robbie thought he found what will bring him back to his old self but it seems to be Glen Guglia (Jeremy Aguado), Julia's boyfriend will not make it so easy for him. Will Robbie find his way back to Love or is he already doomed forever?

The soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Glen Guglia (Sheila Martinez and Jeremy Aguado)

Directed by the acclaimed director of Songs for A New World, Rent and many other musicals, Robbie Guevara is back for another treat to all Musical Theater lovers in Manila. 9 Works Theatrical proudly presents the musical comedy The Wedding Singer. Show is top billed by Gian Magdangal who will play the lead role Robbie Hart, Iya Villania and Sheila Martinez will alternate on the role of Julia Sullivan, Myrene Santos will play Robbie's fiancée,  Linda, Jeremy Aguado as Julia's Wall Street minded boyfriend, Glen, Nikki Valdez and Analin Bantug alternates as Julia's cousin, Holly, Lorenz Martinez as Robbie's best friend, Sammy and Johann Dela Fuente as the the flamboyant performer, George.

Seeing double: Analin Bantug and Nikki Valdez both playing Julia's bubbly, uninhibited and lovable cousin, Holly

Other members of the cast who will showcase their mettle in acting, singing and dancing prowess 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.

Soon will find Love: Talented VJ and host Iya Villania is Julia Sullivan, character played by Drew Barrymore on the original New Line CInema movie.

Opening the curtains on October 23, 2010 at the Meralco Theater, everyone is invited to witness a musical that will not only make you laugh but also definitely will make you sing and dance with the 80's inspired music and fall in love.  For tickets and show times contact 9 Works Theatrical at 586.71.05, 557.58.60, 0917.554.5560 or Ticketworld at 891.9999.  Also follow them on Facebook for more updates.

Be ready to party and time travel back to 1985. See you on the theater.