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Bravo dives back into the dating pool with its reboot of the iconic series Blind Date. In the age of social media where preconceived notions dominate and dating apps thrive on a swipe left or right, hopeful singles looking to form a true connection – or perhaps just any connection – take the ultimate plunge when they embark on a blind date. A nod to the original format with a modernized twist to match social media trends, each half-hour episode focuses on two couples of varying ethnicity, sexual orientation and age. As each unpredictable date progresses, only time will tell if these strangers struggle to connect or find their perfect match.

Cameras follow these daters' every move and their dates range from awkward, to fun, to cringeworthy in the best way possible. Comedian Nikki Glaser guides viewers through each encounter with hilarious commentary, as various graphics, animations and ever-telling "thought bubbles" ensure that nothing goes unsaid. With nothing to rely on but first impressions, perhaps it's the adventure of the unknown for these daters that proves sometimes you're better off going in blind.

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TV: Watch Two Scenes from FIRST DATE's Chicago Premiere at the Royal George
by TV - On the Road - February 10, 2015

FIRST DATE features a book by Austin Winsberg ('Gossip Girl') and Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Secondhand Lions, Twice Charmed). The musical comedy is produced by Jeanne McInerney and First Date, LLC, and will be directed by J.R. Rose, with musical direction by Elizabeth Dora...


EDINBURGH 2014 - BWW Reviews: I PROMISE YOU SEX AND VIOLENCE, King's Hall, August 10 2014
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2014

David Ireland's brutal and hilarious satire of love and hate dives into the darkest heart of the modern love story. Boy meets girl meets boy meets crippling sexual neurosis. It's not easy out there when you have no idea who you are supposed to be, no idea how to behave and everyone else seems to be ...


Ride On Theatre Opens THE BLIND DATE PROJECT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014

Andrew Carlberg, in association with Ride on Theatre, presents an immersive, all new theatrical experience, The Blind Date Project, created by Bojana Novakovic and Mark Winter and directed by Scott Rodgers (in rotation with Tanya Goldberg and Mark Winter). Coming straight from sell out seasons aroun...


Rover Dramawerks to Present THE CUPCAKE CONSPIRACY in January
by Tyler Peterson - December 01, 2014

Rover Dramawerks will continue their 15th Anniversary Season with the World Premiere comedy The Cupcake Conspiracy, by C.J. Ehrlich and Philip J. Kaplan. Performances will be at Rover's new theatre venue in Plano, located in Ruisseau Village at 221 W. Parker Rd, Suite 580, at the northwest corner of...


Theater at PS122's 2015 COIL Festival Kicks Off 1/2
by Tyler Peterson - November 17, 2014

Performance Space 122's contemporary performance festival, COIL, returns for its tenth anniversary year. Known for its groundbreaking contemporary performance, this year's COIL 2015 festival spans interdisciplinary art working with new technologies and forms. Through installations, live and virtual ...


Chicago's FIRST DATE Offers Patrons Free Cupcakes Today
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2015

To start Valentine's weekend on a sweet note, the first 25 guests to arrive at FIRST DATE at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, today, Feb. 13, will receive a delicious complimentary Raspberry Brownie Batter cupcake from popular Lincoln Park bakery Swirlz...


MuseMatch 2 Concert at 54 Below Benefits Bryce Pinkham's ZARA AINA Charity Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014

Muse Match, an evening that seeks to answer the question, 'What happens when 15 composers go on a blind date with 15 singers?,' will be presented tonight, June 12th, 2014, at 11:30 PM at 54 Below. Produced by Bill Coyne, the evening will benefit ZARA AINA, a charity that brings theater and education...


MuseMatch 2 Concert at 54 Below Benefits Bryce Pinkham's ZARA AINA Charity Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014

Muse Match, an evening that seeks to answer the question, 'What happens when 15 composers go on a blind date with 15 singers?,' will be presented tonight, June 12th, 2014, at 11:30 PM at 54 Below. Produced by Bill Coyne, the evening will benefit ZARA AINA, a charity that brings theater and education...


Charlie Lubeck & Dana Parker to Lead Chicago Premiere of FIRST DATE in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - December 15, 2014

FIRST DATE, Broadway's new musical comedy about the most dangerous human endeavor in existence, the dreaded blind date previews at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, Chicago previewing on Feb. 5 and opening Feb. 12 for a limited engagement. FIRST DATE features a book by Austin Winsberg ('...


'Two Long Lives Shared' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - August 21, 2014

Big Bear City, CA...


Village Playwrights Celebrate Pride, 6/25
by Courtnie Mele - June 15, 2014

The Parade isn't the only way to Celebrate Pride. Join the Village Playwrights for readings of eight new LGBTQ themed 10 minute plays on June 25, from 8 pm to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC. There's no admission and no reservations but seating is limited....


TV: Watch Two Scenes from FIRST DATE's Chicago Premiere at the Royal George
by TV - On the Road - February 10, 2015

FIRST DATE features a book by Austin Winsberg ('Gossip Girl') and Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Secondhand Lions, Twice Charmed). The musical comedy is produced by Jeanne McInerney and First Date, LLC, and will be directed by J.R. Rose, with musical direction by Elizabeth Dora...


Village Playwrights to Celebrate Pride with Short Play Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2014

The parade isn't the only way to celebrate NYC Pride. Join the Village Playwrights for readings of eight new LGBTQ themed 10 minute plays today, June 25, from 8 pm to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC. $3 suggested donation....


Theatre Unleashed to Present BOY GETS GIRL, 4/16-5/9
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015

After just closing the extended run of its critically acclaimed production of Ligature Marks, Theatre Unleashed is preparing to open another heavy hitter, Rebecca Gilman's chilling Boy Gets Girl, running April 16-May 9, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Belfry Stage in North Hollywood....


Ross Valley Players' RAW 2014 Fall Festival to Feature ALCATRAZ THE ISLAND OF LOVE, 10/17-26
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2014

ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS presents their RAW (Ross Alternative Works) 2014 Fall Festival, October 17 through 26, featuring the World Premiere Production of Alcatraz the Island of Love, a romantic Sci-fi musical comedy. Book is by Zazu Lein, lyrics by Billie Cox. Each season, RAW presents two festivals of ...


Village Playwrights to Celebrate Pride with Short Play Festival, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014

The parade isn't the only way to celebrate NYC Pride. Join the Village Playwrights for readings of eight new LGBTQ themed 10 minute plays on June 25, from 8 pm to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC. $3 suggested donation....


Hub Theatre Company to Present 6 HOTELS, 11/7-22
by Tyler Peterson - November 05, 2014

Hub Theatre Company of Boston will close its critically acclaimed second season this November by once again joining up with the region's most famous playwright Israel Horovitz for the Boston premiere of 6 Hotels. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm from...


MUSEMATCH 3 to Pair 15 Singers, Composers to Benefit The Trevor Project, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014

Muse Match, an evening that seeks to answer the question, 'What happens when 15 composers go on a musical theater-blind date with 15 singers?,' will be presented Friday October 24 2014, at 11:30 PM at 54 Below....


Bill Coyne Featured on Latest Episode of SOMETHING NEW Podcast
by Something New with Joel B. New - January 19, 2015

In Episode 305, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with Bill Coyne, an actor, singer, and the creator of MuseMatch, a concert series that pairs artists for a 'blind date' to create, bold new work for the benefit of charities....


Off Broadway Palm to Stage Regional Premiere of FIRST DATE
by Tyler Peterson - January 16, 2015

The Off Broadway Palm Theatre presents the regional premier of First Date playing now through March 7, 2015. This new musical comedy recently played on Broadway and tells a hysterical and hopeful story about the chances we take to find love....


The TSO to Present THE SECOND CITY GUIDE TO THE ORCHESTRA
by Tyler Peterson - October 27, 2014

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra and The Second City Toronto have joined forces for the world premiere of THE SECOND CITY GUIDE TO THE ORCHESTRA. Celebrating their shared love of symphonic music and comedy, the two eminent organizations conspired very closely together throughout all stages of the pro...


PS122 Announces 2015 COIL Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014

Performance Space 122's contemporary performance festival, COIL, returns for its tenth anniversary year. Known for its groundbreaking contemporary performance, this year's COIL 2015 festival spans interdisciplinary art working with new technologies and forms. Through installations, live and virtual ...


Stories on Stage Presents TO THE LIGHTHOUSE Today
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2014

Stories on Stage presents 'To the Lighthouse' today, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO....


FARGO's Allison Tolman to Appear on THE MINDY PROJECT
by TV News Desk - August 28, 2014

TVGuide writes that Allison Tolman, who received an Emmy nomination this year for her role in FX's FARGO, will appear in two Season 3 episodes of FOX's THE MINDY PROJECT....


Tarragon Sets 45th Anniversary Season: THE TROUBLE WITH MR. ADAMS, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE & More
by Tyler Peterson - February 13, 2015

Artistic Director Richard Rose and Managing Director Susan Moffat proudly rolled out Tarragon Theatre's 45th Anniversary Season today, filled with bold theatrical adventures and reaffirming Tarragon's reputation as a home for Canadian theatre....






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