CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Parkland College Theatre will wrap up its 2024–25 season with a lively production of The Wedding Singer, running from April 17 to May 4 at the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre. Based on the popular Adam Sandler movie, with a sparkling score and a story filled with heart and humor, The Wedding Singer offers a nostalgic journey through one of the most iconic decades in pop culture.
The story is set in 1985, following Robbie Hart, a charming but heartbroken wedding singer, who has lost his own fiancée at the altar. As he navigates his personal heartbreak, he finds himself trying to stop Julia, a sweet waitress he’s fallen for, from marrying a Wall Street businessman. Will Robbie’s performance at the wedding of the decade help him win the love of his life?
Directed by Jacob Deters, the production features a talented cast including Jake Fava, Kirby Toalson, Russell Zillman, Anna Mettes, and Griffin Megeff, along with a dedicated ensemble. Caitlin Richardson will direct the music, while Whitney Havice brings the choreography to life.
Performances will be held on April 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, and May 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances on April 27 and May 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $18 for students, youth, seniors, and veterans. Opening night offers a half-price ticket at $12.50.
For the 2025–26 season, Parkland Theatre will begin with Out of Order in October, followed by Moon Over Buffalo, Romeo and Juliet, and Anastasia. The theater is wheelchair accessible, and accommodations are available for patrons with limited mobility or visual and hearing impairments. Tickets are available now for The Wedding Singer and future performances.