Corella Productions Dinner Theatre announced today that its production of the return of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is postponed until the fall. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding was scheduled for Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. at iO Theatre, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. Current ticket holders may transfer their tickets to the future performances or receive a refund.
“Unfortunately, I had to make the difficult decision to delay the opening until the fall,” said Artistic Director Patty Corella. “We had a key cast member who is unable to perform due to surgery. All of us at Corella Productions are proud of the production and look forward to bringing this classic comedy back to Chicago for everyone to enjoy.”
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding arrived in Chicago more than three decades ago and became one of the first interactive experiences delighting audiences over its long run. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a one-of-a-kind comedy staged as a festive celebration in which the audience doesn’t just watch the show, but participates directly in the fun as members of the family or friends of the bride and groom. From the wedding ceremony to the reception, audiences join Tony and Tina’s colorful and madcap Italian-American families in a show that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. The audience members, as wedding guests, get to be a part of the celebration, partying along with the rest of Tony and Tina’s family and friends as if they have known them for years.
This inspired comedy has won over the hearts of thousands of people since the show first opened in New York City in 1988. The longest running Off-Broadway show has since enjoyed extended runs and worldwide success, with performances in over 100 cities, including Chicago as recently as 2016 and around the world.
ABOUT CORELLA PRODUCTIONS
Corella Productions is celebrating 23 years with its children’s theatre academy in Chicago public schools. That program also exists in northwestern Pennsylvania. Two years ago, Patty Corella, the founder and artistic director of Corella Productions, decided to mount a production of Tony n’ Tina‘s Wedding in Pennsylvania. Corella had previously played “Tina,” 20 years ago, and really loved the show. After playing to sold out houses in Pennsylvania for two years; one of the original producers, Joe Corcoran, noticed Corella Production’s success and reached out to suggest a remount in Chicago.
