Carl Williams as the Waiter in Next Stop Theatre’s “First Date.” Photo courtesy of Next Stop Theatre Company.
“First Date” has a sterling cast and they all give very solid performances. The show can also be quite funny. One of the funniest moments is the song sung by Taylor Witt’s Aaron, finally reaching some closure with his ex-fiancee, Allison (Abby Middleton, who also plays Lauren). Witt’s over-the-top emotional release is just about worth the price of admission. Most of the best lines, however, are given to Carl Williams, Andres Alejandro Ponce, and Middleton. Those three know how to deliver a line.
‘First Date: The Musical’ Landing on BroadwayHD Platform (Exclusive) Alex Ritman
Pretty Woman star Samantha Barks (
Les Miserables) and West End performer Simon Lipkin (
Avenue Q,
Ghost Stories), is landing exclusively on the BroadwayHD theater streaming platform.
The production, directed by Dean Johnson, was previously live-streamed for a limited time in October from the Crazy Coqs music venue in London. The BroadwayHD deal marks the first time the show will be available since this limited run.
Written by Austin Winsberg with music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner,
First Date: The Musical follows cool chick Casey and tightly wound Aaron, two New York City singles who are set up by friends and family. From the outset, the first date seems to be doomed. The two have nothing in common, but, with the help of a meddling but well-meaning waiter, and a host of other characters along the way, can this mismatched pair turn what could be a dating di