TheaterMania.com
Search
Find Theater In Your Area

My History Of Marriage
Tickets and Information


SHOW INFORMATION

This show has not yet been rated.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Oct 4, 2011
Closed Oct 14, 2011
Running Time:
2hr. 30min.

Visit the My History Of Marriage website:
http://www.nymf.org

TICKETS TO THIS SHOW BUY TICKETS CHECK FOR DISCOUNTS

FESTIVAL INFORMATION:

This show is part of the NYMF 2011 Festival.


WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

After surviving a disastrous divorce, New York magazine writer Nan Freeman finds her illustrious career flushed down the pipes. Her last chance at a comeback arrives in the form of a lecherous publisher and a lunatic proposal: Nan must write a book about the history of marriage. Scenes from her book take us on a hilarious journey through the annals of matrimony where she learns a thing or two about her own relationships. Will she give love another shot?

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



Signature Center
480 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036


WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

[Ed. Note: This is the fourth in a series of TM review roundups of shows in the eighth annual New York Musical Theatre Festival.]

*****************

Romance abounds in Date of a Lifetime, the utterly charming new musical at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, featuring book and lyrics by Carl Kissin and music by Robert Baumgartner, Jr. Under Jeremy Dobrish's assured direction, the work is a breezy fun-filled evening that is sure to appeal to couples no matter what stage they are in their relationship.

The premise is simple. Katie (Farah Alvin) and Marvin (Jamie LaVerdiere) arrive at a speed-dating event, and after an amusing montage of their other potential matches of the evening, they meet one an[...]


Reviewed by Dan Bacalzo, Andy Buck, Andy Propst on Oct 11, 2011

What are other members saying?

RE:Neat show
This is a cute show with some clever songs and a talented and enthusiastic cast who play mutiple roles with zest and effectiveness. If this is a tryout I think the show could do with some editing down and tightening up lengthwise, some scenes work better than others and the odd one could be dropped altogether, but there is the basis of a well-worthwhile show which is innovative and scores high by NOT being another revival and by addressing many topical subjects. If you dont get the chance to see it in its short run, I hope it comes back.

Reviewed by MACNBOB on Thursday, Oct 13th, 2011


RELATED ARTICLES ON THEATERMANIA


RELATED ARTICLES AROUND THE WEB


By providing information about entertainment and cultural events on this site, TheaterMania.com shall not be deemed to endorse,
recommend, approve and/or guarantee such events, or any facts, views, advice and/or information contained therein.

©1999-2012 TheaterMania.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy