**this production is a filmed musical that will be available for streaming virtually**
Tickets are $25 plus a processing fee
April 30 - May 16, 2021
First Date
Book by Austin Winsberg
Music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.
Co-Sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union and Griffin Owens Insurance
Directed by Evan Hoffmann
Casey and Aaron are two young singles set up on a blind date by friends and family, even though they seemingly have absolutely nothing in common. With the influence and unsolicited advise of their friends and family (playing out in their imaginations), a matchmaking waiter, and all the dangers of social media at their fingertips, this first date could be doomed...or it might be destiny!
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Cast
Taylor Witt
as Aaron
Abby Middleton
as Allison/Lauren
Alex De Bard
as Casey
Andres Alejandro Ponce
as Reggie/Gabe
Carl Williams
as Waiter
Sarah Anne Sillers
as Aaron’s Mother
Creative Team
Evan Hoffmann / Director
Paige Rammelkamp / Music Director
Charles Belt / Director of Photography
Quoc Tran / Production Coordinator
William Wacker / Sound Designer
Annmarie Castringo / Lighting Designer
Paris Francesca / Costume Designer
Monique Midgette / Casting Director
Nicole Maneffa / COVID-19 Compliance Manager
First Date is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals
This production is Co-Sponsored by
Northwest Federal Credit Union & Griffin Owens Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions and Helpful Links
For NextStop’s production of “First Date,” we will be using the platform, ShowTix4U. Below, we’ve provided some information regarding the platform. For technical questions, please click here to contact their support specialists.
This production only plays at the specified event dates and times.
This is not an On-Demand event and cannot be viewed at any other time.
Scheduled Content is a “Watch Party,” everyone will be watching together.
You will not be able to pause or rewind.
You will need to start watching on a computer or mobile device (Recommended browsers). If looking to watch on a TV, you can learn more here.
You will receive an email with a link following your purchase. Only one device can use the link at a time.
ShowTix4U streaming is browser-based (no apps). If you would like to watch the stream on a television, you can do so using Airplay or Chromecast.
Airplay a video to Apple TV using Mobile Device
With your device connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, start playing a video and tap the AirPlay icon in the player's lower right-hand corner. Just like that, your selected video will begin playing on your TV!
Desktop Computer Airplay
If using a desktop computer, the Airplay icon will not appear in the player; you will want to use the native screen sharing of the computer monitor to stream your entire screen via Airplay or Cast and then put the player in full-screen mode.
Cast a video to Chromecast
https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3228332?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en-SG
Chromecast does not allow you to cast your screen or tab from an iOS device. For this, we recommend the application Replica https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1468495939
Roku (Windows and Android only)
https://www.howtogeek.com/214868/how-to-mirror-your-windows-or-android-devices-screen-on-your-roku/#:~:text=Roku%20devices%20recently%20gained%20a,or%20Google's%20Chromecast%20screen%2Dmirroring.
Restaurant Suggestions
Complete your theatre experience by getting carry-out from some of NextStop’s favorite local Herndon restaurants.
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern
A Herndon institution, great tavern food, and the best Buffalo wings in the DMV!
Nunu’s Thai Dishes
https://www.nunusthaidishes.com/
This hopping, casual eatery serves up Pan-Asian fare from Thai curries to sushi & specialty rolls.
Red Kimono Sushi
A relaxed option for a mix of Asian favorites including sushi, ramen & BBQ, in Downtown Herndon.
Mediterranean Breeze
https://www.medbreezeva.com/home
A family-owned restaurant serving authentic Mediterranean food along with brick oven pizzas, burgers and other American dishes.
Taste of the World
https://www.atasteoftheworld.net/
Ingredients from around the world blend together to create Chef Liza's Unique Recipes. And just around the corner from the actual theater!
Gregorio’s Trattoria
https://gregoriostrattoria.com/
A family-owned, local Italian restaurant, near us in Reston.