Jeanne McInerney News

André de Shields Will Lead New Production of Molière’s TARTUFFE

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2025

This October, Tony Award winner and Broadway Deity André De Shields will transform House of the Redeemer when he leads a new production of Moliere’s Tartuffe.

FIRST DATE Announces Buy One Get One Free 'April Showers' Special

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2015

The silver lining during April Showers is that audiences receive buy one get one free tickets to see FIRST DATE any rainy day through April 30.

FIRST DATE Extends at Royal George Cabaret

by Tyler Peterson — April 13, 2015

FIRST DATE, Broadway's new musical comedy about the most dangerous human endeavor in existence - the dreaded blind date - is now extended through Sunday, May 17 at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, Chicago, marking a four month hit run.

FIRST DATE Announces VIP Bachelorette Party Package

by Tyler Peterson — March 31, 2015

Bachelorettes can squeeze in one more first date before tying the knot.

FIRST DATE Celebrates 50th Performance with a Susan G. Komen Benefit Tonight

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2015

When FIRST DATE celebrates its 50th Chicago performance tonight, March 26 at 7:30 p.

FIRST DATE to Celebrate 50th Performance with a Susan G. Komen Benefit, 3/26

by Tyler Peterson — March 23, 2015

When FIRST DATE celebrates its 50th Chicago performance on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.

FIRST DATE Hosts 'Love IQ: Online Dating 101' at Royal George Cabaret Tonight

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2015

Being single and navigating the dating scene can be tricky, especially in a city where online dating is becoming the norm.

FIRST DATE Extends Through April 26 at the Royal George

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2015

FIRST DATE, Broadway's new musical comedy about the most dangerous human endeavor in existence - the dreaded blind date -- is now extended through Sunday, April 26 at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, Chicago.

FIRST DATE to Host 'Love IQ: Online Dating 101' at Royal George Cabaret, 3/19

by Tyler Peterson — March 6, 2015

Being single and navigating the dating scene can be tricky, especially in a city where online dating is becoming the norm.

Photo Flash: FIRST DATE Opens in Chicago at Royal George Cabaret!

by Tyler Peterson — February 13, 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).

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.

FIRST DATE Opens in Chicago Tonight

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 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).

Photo Flash: First Look at Chicago Premiere of FIRST DATE

by Christina Mancuso — February 12, 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).

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).

FIRST DATE at the Royal George Cabaret to Offer Patrons Free Cupcakes, 2/13

by Tyler Peterson — February 5, 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, on Fri.

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.