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Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young To Lead FIRST DATE National Tour
by Alan Henry - Jun 13, 2019


BroadwayWorld has learned that that Broadway Stars and real-life couple Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young will headline the First National Tour of the musical comedy First Date. Although DeGarmo and Young were both contestants on 'American Idol,' their 'first date' was during the Broadway production of HAIR in 2010. After dating for three years, they tied the knot in 2013 and immediately starred in the National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. They will share the stage once again beginning fall of 2020. First Date is written by Austin Winsberg (book) with Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (music and lyrics) and this newly updated production will be directed by Matt DiCarlo (NYNational Tour: The Play That Goes Wrong). Tour route and additional cast TBA.  

Andrew Leeds Joins ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019


Andrew Leeds will have a recurring role on the NBC musical drama series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, according to Deadline.

The Blank Theatre's 27th Annual Young Playwrights Festival Announces Winners
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019


Now celebrating its 27th Anniversary, The Blank Theatre's Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival has chosen 12 plays by playwrights aged 14 19 from six different states. These plays will be presented by professional actors and directors in this year's Festival at The Blank's YPF Pop-Up Playhouse in Hollywood from June 6 30.

NBC Musical Series ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST with Skylar Astin, Alex Newell Picked Up to Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 10, 2019


NBC has added the musical series 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' to its freshman class for the 2019-2020 season.

Alex Newell and Skylar Astin to Star in NBC's Newest Musical Dramedy, ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 21, 2019


Skylar Astin and Alex Newell are set to star opposite Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, according to Deadline.

Jane Levy To Star in NBC's Upcoming Musical Comedy Pilot, ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 12, 2019


Jane Levy is set to star in NBC's Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist musical dramedy pilot, according to Deadline. The pilot hails from Jake in Progress creator Austin Winsberg, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum, FeigCo, Universal Music Group and Lionsgate TV.

The Public Theater of San Antonio Announces 2019-20 Season - INTO THE WOODS, ELF, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2019


Here is the list of shows that The Public Theater of San Antonio will be producing in their upcoming 2019-2020 Season!

NBC Orders New Musical Pilot 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' From FIRST DATE Writer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2019


According to Deadline, NBC has ordered a new pilot, a musical dramedy called Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.

Paul Taylor-Mills Launches MT FEST UK, A Festival Of New Musical Theatre At The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2018


Paul Taylor-Mills is delighted to announce MT Fest UK, a two-week festival of new musical theatre at The Other Palace from Monday 11 to Saturday 23 February 2019. The festival will present new work by both emerging and established writers, as well as programming talks and concerts from some of the most celebrated performers, writers and producers currently working in musical theatre. All tickets to events and performances will be between £10-15.

NRACT Stages FIRST DATE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2018


North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre (NRACT) is proud to open their 2018-2019 season with ?Alan Zachary, Michael Weiner, and ?Austin Winsberg's, First Date.

Stage West Announces 40th Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2018


Stage West is pleased to announces the lineup for its 40th season!   The new season will offer six plays plus two season extras, and patrons purchasing season tickets before October 1 will be offered a discount on the season extras. It's an exciting mix of shows, featuring seven regional premieres.  Here it is:

NRACT Stages FIRST DATE THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jun 27, 2018


North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre (NRACT) is proud to open their 2018-2019 season with ?Alan Zachary, Michael Weiner, and ?Austin Winsberg's, First Date.

The Blank Theatre's 26th Annual Young Playwrights Festival Announces 2018 Winners
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2018


Now celebrating its 26th Anniversary, The Blank Theatre's Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival has chosen 12 plays by playwrights aged 15-19 from seven different states. These plays will be presented by professional actors and directors in this year's Festival at The Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood May 31-June 24.

BWW Review: FIRST DATE Might Not Be Your First, But It Could Be Your Favorite
by Chris Arneson - Mar 16, 2018


First Date was not the first dating show I've seen at the Denver Center's Garner Galleria Theatre. And it probably won't be the last. But it's definitely my favorite so far.

Photo Flash: PRiMA Theatre presents FIRST DATE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2018


PRiMA Theatre, a boutique theatre organization in Lancaster, presents FIRST DATE, a hilarious modern musical comedy, coming just in time for the month of Valentine's this February.

Marietta Theatre Company To Premiere FIRST DATE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2018


Marietta Theatre Company is pleased to debut its third production of the 2017-2018 season -- First Date. A romantic musical comedy written by Austin Winsberg, First Date will run from February 9 through February 24 at the Lyric Studio on the Square. The award-winning play wittingly depicts the desires and desperations of dating, starting from the awkward first date -- all put to the score of Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

PRiMA Theatre Presents FIRST DATE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2018


PRiMA Theatre, a boutique theatre organization in Lancaster, has released the director and cast lineup for FIRST DATE, a hilarious modern musical comedy, coming just in time for the month of Valentine's this February.

Broadway Director and Big City Cast Comes to Lancaster for FIRST DATE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2018


PRiMA Theatre, a boutique theatre organization in Lancaster, has released the director and cast lineup for FIRST DATE, a hilarious modern musical comedy, coming just in time for the month of Valentine's this February.

PRiMA Theatre Announces Eighth Season Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2017


PRiMA Theatre, a boutique theatre organization in Lancaster, has announced 2018 as a fresh start, as the company will be coming upon its eighth season producing contemporary musicals and concerts.

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, FIRST DATE and More Slated for Lake Country Playhouse's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


Lake Country Playhouse announced its 2017-2018 Season, which will feature a six play Main Series, four play Youth Series, and a special concert event.

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