Date of a Lifetime, book and lyrics by Carl Kissin, music by Robert Baumgartner, Jr., is a witty musical on dating, courtship and marriage performed by two terrific singer/actors with strong lyrical voices: Farah Alvin and Jamie LaVerdiere. It is his, then her vision of what a life together might be, cleanly directed by Jeremy Dobrish, with lively choreography by Wendy Seyb. The lyrics are clever; the catchy tunes bounce.
In its contrasting relationship outlines, Date hits many universalities lots familiar but smartly written and nicely communicated, as we get involved the hopes of one then the other. With a simple set and props by Susan Barras and excellent lighting by Jeff Croiter, it's all energetic, utterly charming, first-rate entertainment. The show is part of the New York Musical Theater Festival and deserves a long run.
