Friday, February 16, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part Two) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included h…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:12AM
Thursday, February 15, 2024

150 Years Ago: The Birth of Ernest Shackleton by Trav S.D.

150 years ago today: the birth of Polar Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922). It gives me particular pleasure to write about him on the day after Valentine’s Day, for Shackleton was …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:24AM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part One) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included her…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

First Date

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:07AM
Friday, October 27, 2023

An Accidental First Date Leads to Lifelong Partnership by Robbie Spencer

Lily Ramirez and Michael Fasano were not looking for love … until they missed a few flights and attended a Denver Broncos game.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:37AM
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Lucie Jones, Jamie Muscato, Grace Mouat, More Set for Presentations of 13 Going On 30 Musical by Andrew Gans

First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner penned the score for the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner Pen Score for 13 Going On 30 Musical by Andrew Gans

A workshop of the new musical, featuring a book by screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, will be held in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

An Infinite Ache by Steven Morris

Miles Cooper and Luka Oida (photo by  Katerina Kim Podell) Reviewed by Julyza Commodore The Beverly Hills Playhouse Thru October 1.  RECOMMENDED At the center of David Schulner’s An Infi…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 07:35AM
Monday, September 11, 2023

Miriam Battye’s Strategic Love Play At The Soho Theatre: Mixture Of Laughter, Pain Ad Insight Into Contemporary Romance by Aleks Sierz

Remember what a first date feels like? Awkward. Exciting. Awkward. Intriguing. Awkward. Difficult. Yes, it’s a mixture of emotions, often between the desire to be liked and the frustration…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:15AM
Sunday, August 27, 2023

Darren Harriott: Roadman review – tentative steps to self-improvement by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh The comic pores over the insecurities that attended his twisty journey from Black Country boyhood to TV celebrity This isn’t the first of Darren Harriott’s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:19PM
Thursday, August 17, 2023

Playbill Pick: Strategic Love Play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

After meeting on an app, two strangers go out for a first date. What follows is Miriam Battye’s raw portrait of modern dating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13AM
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Humor and heartfelt meet cute in ‘First Date’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Charles Green

A funny yet honest musical about modern dating and taking a chance on love.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:02AM
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Theatre Review: ‘First Date’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Sue Tilberry

“First Date” is a delightful night of summer entertainment in downtown Annapolis. It was written by Austin Winsberg with lyrics and music by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, and directed…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:13PM
Sunday, June 18, 2023

‘Lizard Boy’ Review: Comic Book Adventures by Juan A. Ramírez

Justin Huertas’s indie-rock musical, in which he also stars, follows a young misfit whose first date spirals into a comic book adventure.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:19PM
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Mayflies review – online dating waiting game crashes IRL by Catherine Love

York Theatre RoyalA long-gestating app romance fails to sync offline in this innovative musical with songs that outshine the dialogue Mayflies famously live for just a day. But before that t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

We Set Up a Couple in 2015 & They Got MARRIED! w/ The Jonas Brothers & Norah Jones by The Late Late Show With James Corden

In the first few weeks of The Late Late Show in 2015, James was on a mission to set up two strangers on the sidewalk for a date. He met Daniel and eventually Evelyn who came on the show for …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:07AM
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, and More to Star in Spamalot at the Kennedy Center

Monty Python's Spamalot replaces Kiss of the Spider Woman in the Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage series.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Late Late Live Tinder - Dylan Swipes Right by The Late Late Show With James Corden

James once again tries his hand at matchmaker, inviting Late Late Show writer Dylan Adler to play a live game of Tinder with a group of men he's never seen before. Dylan must swipe through o…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:35AM
Thursday, February 16, 2023

Aneesa Folds and Bryce Pinkham Lead Readings of Trading Places Musical February 16-17 by Andrew Gans

Kenny Leon directs the musical, which has a book by Thomas Lennon and a score by First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2023

Aneesa Folds and Bryce Pinkham to Lead Readings of Trading Places Musical by Andrew Gans

Kenny Leon will direct the musical, which has a book by Thomas Lennon and a score by First Date's Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM
Friday, December 16, 2022

Zoe Saldaña Is Crazy About Anything Blue by The Late Late Show With James Corden

"Avatar" star Zoe Saldaña is out on a first date and the Na'vi man across from her can't help but feel self conscious when he keeps getting signals that Zoe might only be into him because h…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:35AM
Thursday, December 8, 2022

Late Late Live Tinder – Susan Seeking Love by The Late Late Show With James Corden

James once again tries his hand at matchmaker, inviting Late Late Show audio engineer Susan to play a live game of Tinder with a group of men she's never seen before. Susan must swipe throug…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:46AM
Sunday, October 30, 2022

R.I.P. Naimah Hassan by Trav S.D.

We were so sorry to hear this morning that Naimah Hassan passed away on October 25, which just so happens to have been the anniversary of her first date with her husband and artistic partner…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:19PM
Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Krysta Rodriguez & Erik Jensen Complete Cast of The Collaboration on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

The complete cast for the upcoming Broadway bow of Anthony McCarten's The Collaboration has been announced. The production, which had its world premiere at London’s Young Vic Theatre e…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Late Late Live Tinder - Pedro Seeks A Hemsworth by The Late Late Show With James Corden

James once again tries his hand at matchmaker, inviting Late Late Show administrative coordinator Pedro to play a live game of Tinder with a group of men he's never seen before. Pedro must s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:07AM
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Sara Barron: ‘My show has something for everyone – it’s properly good or extremely mediocre’ by Interview By Liam Pape

The standup on changing her role models, her pre-performance rituals, and the frustration of being asked to audition for ‘mom’ roles How did you get into comedy?I saw the film A Chorus …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM
Friday, June 17, 2022

10 Summer Theatre Festivals to Try in NYC - Catch new plays by diverse artists, queer celebrations and avant-garde experiments at low ticket prices by Raven Snook

After a two-year hiatus due to you-know-what, many of NYC's most exciting summer theatre festivals are set to return. Admittedly, we lost a few along the way: RIP New York Musical Festival a…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Monday, May 30, 2022

2P4H - Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll talk about their favourite moments of the show by Mirvish Productions

Part of the 2021/22 Mirvish Subscription Season https://www.mirvish.com/subscriptions After performing to standing ovations around the world since 1996, Ted and Richard will slip on their t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:42PM
Thursday, May 19, 2022

#193 – First Date by Automatic Episode Import

"But that's just a first impression I could be totally wrong..." Grab your glass of beer and small talk because this week we're talking about the 2013 Musical Comedy "First Date" Donate …

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 12:01AM
Friday, May 13, 2022

Constellations review – a stirring love story with infinite possibilities by Helen Meany

Gate, DublinThis intricate production of Nick Payne’s high-concept romance poses existential questions with elegance and levity There were two lovers, Roland and Marianne, who lived in Lon…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Late Late Live Tinder - Amy Seeks A "Chalamet" Of Her Own by The Late Late Show With James Corden

James once again tries his hand at matchmaker, inviting Late Late Show graphic designer Amy to play a live game of Tinder with a group of men she's never seen before. Amy must choose the sui…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:54AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards