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Avenel Performing Arts Center presents "The Godfather's Meshuggener Wedding"

originally published: 11/14/2023


(AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents The Godfather's Meshuggener Wedding from November 17-19, 2023. In this hilarious show, "Don Borleone's" daughter has decided to tie the knot with Bernie Goldberg at the wackiest wedding of all history. The show has all the trimmings of a real wedding where YOU, the audience play the role of wedding guests as the characters mingle throughout the tables and treat everyone as "Part of the Family."

First, you’ll see one of the wildest wedding ceremonies imaginable as Bernie Goldberg marries The Godfather’s lovely daughter. Then throughout the evening, The Godfather and the wedding party will mingle at the tables, dance with guests, and make everyone experience the hilarious fantasy of actually being at the wedding of The Godfather’s daughter!

You can dance The Hora and Tarantella, bust a move with the bride or groom, or just relax and watch the fun as volunteers from the audience participate in a variety of comedy sketches and so much more. At The Godfather’s Meshuggener Wedding, you’ll dance and laugh until the tears roll!

Performances take place Friday, November 17 at 6:00pm; Saturday, November 18 at 6:00pm; and Sunday, November 19 at 3:00pm. Tickets are $69.50 plus applicable fees. Price includes dinner and gratuity. Cash bar is available separately. Tickets are available for purchase online.

Avenel Performing Arts Center is located at 150 Avenel Street in Avenel, New Jersey. It is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center located in Avenel, New Jersey. Funded by the Woodbridge Arts Alliance, The APAC promises to energize Avenel and surrounding communities by programming exceptional, professional theatre, music, comedy, dance and more.




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