I saw the first preview of The Wedding Singer at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center in downtown Arlington Heights. Years ago, I had seen the original Broadway production – and this one was better! The cast was comparable to the New York show: So good that I didn’t detect a difference in the level of talent (and this was just the first preview). The choreography was energetic and dazzling. And the show was tighter, faster-paced than my recollection of the Broadway version. (Kudos to the director!) Everything about the experience was great. The music is outstanding, significantly underrated. The theater was comfortable with easy sightlines. And best of all, the tickets cost only a fraction of typical shows in New York (and Chicago). I live in Chicago’s North Shore and am chagrined to admit that I knew nothing about and had never been to the Metropolis Performing Arts Center or its shows. If it continues to host productions of this quality, I will be going far more often.