Review Roundup: San Diego Musical Theatre's FIRST DATE
We've got all the reviews for SDMT's FIRST DATE! This musical comedy includes music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, with a book by Austin Winsberg. First Date marks the opening of SDMT's 2017 Off Broadway Series and features direction by J. Scott Lapp, music direction by Jon Lorenz, and choreography by Allison Spratt Pearce. Performances run from March 31 - May 7, 2017 at the Horton Grand Theatre. Press opening is Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m.
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Dan Diego Tribune (Beth Wood) - "The conversations between these two strangers range from uncomfortable to amicable. They are frequently interrupted by the pair's alter egos. The first, Lauren, admonishes Casey for sabotaging opportunities to win over this "good guy." Aaron's womanizing best friend, Gabe (Zackary Scot Wolfe), offers such gems of wisdom as: "Talk about (your) ex; you don't get sex."
San Diego Gay/Lesbian News (Jean Lowerison) - "Cavanaugh's nervous-nelly Aaron is a good foil for Nuss' pretty, blasé old-timer, and it's fun to watch them inch toward compatibility despite everything. Kudos also to the wonderfully versatile actors who play multiple characters - Thompson, Joan, Sangster, Massey and Wolfe. They are all excellent. "First Date" is one of those rare shows that everyone can identify with. Grab a date (first or otherwise) and see this show."
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