La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present a season to satisfy musical theatre lovers everywhere with their 2015-16 season of shows!
After holding a reading of his new rock musical GALILEO last fall, Danny Strong is at it again. FINDING NEVERLAND's Carolee Carmello just Tweeted photos from another reading -- this time with some new faces!
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announce the first show of their 2015-2016 season, FIRST DATE, music & lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, book by Austin Winsberg, musical direction by Brent Crayon, choreography by Lee Martino and directed by Nick DeGruccio.
After a nationwide search for new short musicals created by young writers, the six final shows have been selected for SHOWSEARCH, produced by The Festival of New American Musicals in residence at University of California, Irvine.
After a nationwide search for new short musicals created by young writers, the six final shows have been selected for SHOWSEARCH, produced by The Festival of New American Musicals in residence at University of California, Irvine.
After a nationwide search for new short musicals created by young writers, the six final shows have been selected for SHOWSEARCH, produced by The Festival of New American Musicals in residence at University of California, Irvine.
NewArts: Newtown Musicals opens its 3rd season tonight with the Connecticut premiere of Liberty Smith, a hysterical and historical new musical written by Michael Weiner, Eric Cohen, Marc Madnick and Adam Abraham.
Broadway veterans JoAnn M. Hunter and Shannon Lewis will be the choreographers for this summer's productions (Newtown, CT) -- NewArts: Newtown Musicals, a division of the 12.14 Foundation, under the artistic direction of Michael Unger, is pleased to announce its 2015 summer season.
BroadwayWorld previously reported that SECONDHAND LIONS, featuring a book by Tony Award-winner Rupert Holmes and music and lyrics by FIRST DATE composers Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary, got a New York City reading June 18-19. Presented by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, the musical, which played at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in 2013, was directed again by Scott Schwartz. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the reading, starring James Naughton and Tom Wopat, below!
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Secondhand Lions, featuring a book by Tony Award-winner Rupert Holmes and music and lyrics by First Date composers Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary, will get a New York City reading today and tomorrow, June 18-19. Presented by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, the musical, which played at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in 2013, will be directed again by Scott Schwartz.
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the 2015-2016 CLO Cabaret Series featuring the hilarious hit Off-Broadway comedy, ALTAR BOYZ, the Pittsburgh Premiere of Broadway's FIRST DATE and the Tony Award-winning comic mystery THE 39 STEPS. CLO Cabaret Series packages are now on sale and can be purchased by calling our Season Ticket hotline at 412-281-2822. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets by calling 412-325-1582 or emailing Groups@pittsburghCLO.org.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to announce a season to satisfy musical theatre lovers everywhere with their 2015-16 season of shows!
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 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 directed by J.R. Rose, with musical direction by Elizabeth Doran and choreography by Becky DeDecker. At a rapid-fire 90 minutes, FIRST DATE is a lighthearted, funny and romantic musical perfect for a real first date, a girls' night out or just a fun and entertaining experience at the theater. On select Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., FIRST DATE presents 'Love IQ,' featuring cast member John Keating and a Chicago celebrity. These interactive events test the audience's romantic intelligence as well as offer advice on hot topics such as online dating. Entry is free with the purchase of tickets to the 7:30 p.m. performance.
Bachelorettes can squeeze in one more first date before tying the knot. FIRST DATE, the smash musical hit, is offering a special VIP Bachelorette Party Package for brides-to-be looking to celebrate their last days of being single. Groups of six or more can celebrate with the Bachelorette Party Package, which offers all the trimmings of a successful bachelorette party, including tiaras, boas, wedding themed drinks and a post-performance meet and greet and photo with the FIRST DATE cast.
Being single and navigating the dating scene can be tricky, especially in a city where online dating is becoming the norm. Chicago dating expert Melinda McIntire will host a 'Love IQ: Online Dating 101' Q&A following the performance of the smash hit musical FIRST DATE at the Royal George Cabaret, 1641 North Halsted, tonight, March 19.
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.
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is thrilled to be among the first regional theatre companies nationwide to present First Date, the hysterical and hopeful new Broadway musical about the chances we all take to find love from March 18 - April 12, 2015.