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THE WEDDING SINGER at La Comedia Dinner Theatre Runs May 14-June 21

THE WEDDING SINGER
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
May 14-June 21
[Springboro]

It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie tries to make every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Rated PG-13: Language, Adult Content.

  • Thu-Fri, May 14-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 21-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 28-29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 30 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 31 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 4-5 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 6 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 11-12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 13 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 18-19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Runs April 2-May 10

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
April 2-May 10
[Springboro]

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work told entirely through the music and lyrics of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, SUPERSTAR follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.

Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary ’70s score includes “I Don’t Know How To Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” “Superstar,” and many more! Rated PG: Thematic Content.

  • Thu-Fri, April 2-3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 4 at 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 9-10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 11 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 16-17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 30-May 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 10 at 10:30am

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Auditions Announced for THE WEDDING SINGER at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of THE WEDDING SINGER on Saturday, March 7th, at 9:00am at 765 W. Central Ave. Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING (all ethnicities are encouraged to audition)

ROBBIE HART: The lead singer of a band. Handsome and charismatic. A truly ‘nice’ guy that has the classic lead singer aura and personality. Also a bit of a dreamer. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: C6 Vocal range bottom: B3

SAMMY: The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie’s best friends. A total guy’s guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: C4

GEORGE: The wedding band’s keyboardist and one of Robbie’s best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy’s super guy attitude. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: C4

JULIA SULLIVAN: Waitress. The pretty “girl next door” in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave. Gender: female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3

HOLLY: Julia’s cousin. Promiscuous and always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy. Gender: female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3

GLEN GUGLIA: Julia’s fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia’s love with money. He is a bit of a womanizer. Gender: male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: D4

ROSIE: Robbie’s grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain “hip” despite her age. Gender: female Age: 60 to 80 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4

LINDA: Robbie’s fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3

ENSEMBLE: Male and female, play multiple ensemble roles and understudy principle roles. Must be 18 years of age to audition.

Prepare 16 bars of music in the 80’s pop style of the show or a number from The Wedding Singer score. Be prepared for a dance call.

Rehearsals: April 27th-May 9th, 2026 (Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.)
Tech: May 11th-May 13th, 2026.
Performances: May 14th-June 21, 2023. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.
Rehearsal and performance conflicts will not be accepted.

Performers are paid biweekly. Meal each performance, gym membership, worker’s comp provided.
If you have questions, or for more information email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.

Although it is highly beneficial to attend the in-person audition,
if you are unable to be present, you may send resume, headshot, 16 bars of 80’s pop music in style of the show or a number from the show before that day to submissions@lacomedia

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SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Runs Feb. 19-March 29

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Feb. 19-March 29
[Springboro]

Often called “The Greatest Movie Musical of All-Time,” Singin’ in the Rain is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its charm, wit, and infectious energy. Based on the classic 1952 film, this romantic musical comedy offers a light-hearted depiction of Hollywood when the transition from silent films to “Talkies” results in hilarious trouble for all.

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 21 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 26-27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 28 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 7 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 14 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 21 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 26-27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 28 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 29 at 10:30am

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MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Runs Jan. 15-Feb. 15

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Jan. 15-Feb. 15
[Springboro]

This masterpiece from the world’s most popular mystery writer promises a suspenseful evening of theatre that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. Shockingly, the luxurious train is one passenger fewer — an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment. With a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer before it’s too late.

  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 29-30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 31 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 8 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 15 at 10:30am

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