Married couple returns as leads in 'Wedding Singer'

J. Michael Zygo and wife Jillian Zygo. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents the romantic musical comedy, "The Wedding Singer," playing April 16 through June 6. Dubbed "one big party," "The Wedding Singer" is based on the 1998 hit film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer and the life of the party until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own until he meets a warm-hearted waitress named Julia Sullivan.

The role of Robbie Hart is played by J. Michael Zygo and the waitress named Julia who wins Robbie's heart is played by his wife in real life, Jillian Zygo. Audiences may remember the Zygos from lead roles in "The Full Monty." They met more a decade years ago when they attended the same college in New York. They have worked together on more than 30 theatrical productions across the United States, including the National Tour of "Oklahoma!"

The Zygos have their own Web site at www.thezygos.com. During the run of

"The Wedding Singer," they will be celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary on May 14.

Performances of "The Wedding Singer" are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. Starting in May, performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53 with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm. com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

if you go

>> "The Wedding Singer" >> When: April 16 through June 6 >> Where: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers >> Cost: For dinner and the show: $49 for adults and $21 for children. For the show only: $25 for adults and $17 for children. >> Information: 278-4422 or www.BroadwayPalm. com

COURTESY PHOTO "The Wedding Singer" opens at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre April 16.