FIRST DATE Announces VIP Bachelorette Party Package

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. To sweeten the deal, bachelorette parties can also save 10 percent when booking through April 26. To make reservations, use the code 10Off! at firstdatechi.com or when calling the box office at 312-988-9000. Reservations must be made at least one week prior to the event.

Heralded as "Exuberantly performed, expertly played. Comic perfection!" (Chicago Sun-Times), FIRST DATE is "A frothy little musical. Broad Appeal. Exceptionally classy production!" (Chicago Tribune), "Immensely likeable. Clever and fun!" (Chicagoist.com), "A solid and contemporary musical. Stellar!" (Christopher Kidder) and "An extremely charming cast!" (Time Out Chicago). The Northwest Indiana Times said "Secure tickets ASAP lest you face the heartbreak of sold out performances!" and Chicago Reader hailed FIRST DATE as "An entertaining, emotionally satisfying show. A strong, well-paced production!"

When blind date newbie Aaron (Charlie Lubeck, The Glee Project, Season 2) is set up with serial-dater Casey (Dana Parker), a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron's inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents, who sing and dance them through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives?

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 will be directed by J.R. Rose, with musical direction by Elizabeth Doran and choreography by Becky DeDecker. At a rapid-fire 90 minutes, FIRST DATE features a stellar ensemble cast.

The talented ensemble includes Cassie Slater, Anne Litchfield Calderón, Shea Coffman, Adam Fane, and John Keating. General management is by Chicago Commercial Collective, scenic design is by Thad Hallstein, costume design by Raquel Adorno, lighting design by Brandon Lewis, sound design by Dave Huizenga, props by Lisa Griebel, and stage management by Julia Zayas-Melendez. Belina Mizrahi serves as the production manager and Julie Ann Robinson, the associate director.

The performance schedule is as follows: Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday at 7:00 and 9:30pm Saturday at 5:30 and 8:00pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets range from $15 to $59. Visit www.firstdatechi.com for tickets and more information. Those interested in the Bachelorette Party Package can save 10 percent by using the promotional code 10OFF! when making the reservation. Reservations must be made at least one week prior to the event.

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