Title: It's hard to imagine a better screen to stage adaptation.
Product review: At first I was disappointed that the musical of the Wedding Singer wouldn't feature the 80s songs that made the movie so much fun, but when I heard the score, I realized that what the writers have done is so much better. The score effortlessly quotes the musical trends and themes from the era, (references range from Joan Jett to New Edition) and pulls of the tricky feat of seeming instantly familiar yet wholly original. The lyrics are often laugh-out -loud hilarious and, when the story calls for it, simple and sincere--often adroitly switching gears mid-line. ("Dumpster" is a perfect example) The songwriting team walks a tightrope- the soundtrack is an ironic send up of an era and also a musical love story that has you rooting for the characters the whole way. And it's catchy- you'll have "It's Your Wedding Day" in your head for days- and that's not a bad thing!
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