Vanessa Feltz’s ex-fiancé, Ben Ofoedu, has been cast in a new London show, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, based on the Broadway smash hit.
The Phats & Small singer, 50, will put on his dancing shoes for rehearsals next week, ahead of opening night on March 30, where audience members will be immersed in an Italian-American wedding.
It comes after Vanessa, 61, revealed she had split with her partner of 17 years two weeks ago amid claims he had been unfaithful while touring UK holiday parks with his group. of electronic music, which he later confirmed.
A source told MailOnline: ‘There hasn’t been an announcement about this yet, but Ben has just been cast in a lead role in impresario Paul Gregg’s new play Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding.
‘He will play the event host Vinnie Black. He will enter rehearsals next week and will appear at Steph’s Packed Lunch next Wednesday. He represents a new beginning for Ben.
‘It represents a fresh start for him’: Vanessa Feltz’s ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu has been cast in a new show in London as he moves on after parting ways with the broadcaster (pictured in 2022)
‘Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a long-running off-Broadway hit in which audiences become guests at the wedding of two feuding Italian-American families.’
This unique live theater experience will officially open at the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on March 3.
The show takes the format of an Italian-American wedding where audience members become guests for the evening and enjoy dinner as they follow lovebirds Tony and Tina through their chaotic wedding day.
The actors mingle directly with the audience as if they were all part of the wedding.
The hilarious production is being launched in the UK by veteran theater impresario Paul Gregg, the man who originally brought The Lion King to the Lyceum Theater in London’s West End.
Paul, who is launching the program together with his business partner Kern Judge, said: “We are delighted to host the truly fantastic Tony n’ Tina wedding at ArcelorMittal Orbit starting in spring 2023.
‘Join us for an evening of celebration that includes a three-course Italian wedding dinner, enjoyed while the show unfolds around you!’
The production begins with the blessing of American producers Raphael Berko and Jeff Gitlin of Las Vegas along with Larry Pellegrini, who directed and wrote the original Broadway version of the show.
End of the road: It comes after Vanessa, 61, revealed she had split from her long-term partner amid claims he had been unfaithful during a tour of UK holiday parks, which then confirmed
More than 25 years after it first opened its doors in New York, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding continues to be loved by generations of people around the world.
Guests will be immersed in an authentic Italian atmosphere, complete with the tossing of the bouquets, the cutting of the cake, traditional music, food and, of course, lots of dancing.
The team behind this classic comedy, which kickstarted the interactive theater genre, chose London as the perfect city for their European debut.
The ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower was also selected for its location and the impressive panoramic views it offers its guests.
The show has been seen around the world since its inception in the 1980s, from Las Vegas to Hawaii, on cruise ships and everywhere in between.
Tony n’ Tina’s wedding is booking now. Tickets priced at £95 plus booking fee, includes show, three-course dinner and complimentary glass of champagne. For more information visit: ticketline.co.uk/tony-n-tinas-wedding-dinner-and-show#bio.
Good Watch: Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a long-running hit off-Broadway where the audience becomes the wedding guests of two feuding Italian-American families.
The woman with whom Ben reportedly strayed recently told MailOnline for the first time how he sent a bombshell email to Vanessa, followed by an “awkward” phone call, denouncing Ben’s “serial womanizer” Ben.
Ben’s adventure told Vanessa had been ‘hopelessly in love’ with him after a series of torrid encounters in Ibiza and thailand.
But she insisted that the BBC Radio 2 presenter deserved to know that her partner had tried to seduce at least three other younger women.
The successful businesswoman, who looks a lot like Vanessa, said she initially had no idea Ben had a long-term partner when she began her affair with him, and broke off the relationship as soon as she found out.
But beach club owner and restaurateur Ella, 59, who did not wish to use her real name, described him as “an octopus who has no respect for women” and said she wanted to set the record straight after he ” spread lies” about his year. -Long adventure.
Dream team! Ben (left) is pictured with Alabama, who plays Tina, and Jason Samuel (right), casting director at the ICON Awards on Friday night, where Ben was in attendance in support of Paul Gregg, who was accepting an award for his contribution to entertainment.
After the email, Ella and Vanessa had a ‘difficult’ phone conversation during which Vanessa told her that what she and Ofoedu had done was ‘very wrong’.
In the email, Ella wrote to Vanessa: “I was aware of his relationship with you and I felt very guilty, but he haunted me so much that I couldn’t resist his charm.”
“I was terrified sending that email,” Ella said, “and even more terrified when Vanessa called me back.” I completely understood her anger at me and I certainly didn’t snap back at her, but it was a very awkward conversation.
Despite the revelations about Ben’s behavior in the email and phone call, Vanessa apparently decided to forgive him.
However, earlier this month, Vanessa announced that she had finally called it quits after a series of other illicit relationships surfaced.
She, a mother of one, remained silent for six years but only decided to speak out after she said Ben insulted her in his mea culpa interview last week, in which he described their relationship as “purely sexual with no feelings involved.” and, most derogatory, that her sex with her was “almost a chore.”
Happier Times: Ben and Vanessa had been together for 17 years (pictured in 2022)