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Bad Dates: End Game

By Theresa Rebeck

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Regional Premiere Comedy

Twenty years after Theresa Rebeck broke the mold of Off-Broadway romantic comedies with Bad Dates, she returns with Bad Dates: End Game, following Haley as she navigates the chaos of modern dating with sharp wit, comedic charm, and a few margaritas along the way. From disastrous Tinder encounters to awkward setups, this post-menopausal widow proves that life’s second act can be hilarious, heartfelt, and full of unexpected joy. Critics hailed the original as “hilarious and heartwarming,” and this laugh-out-loud sequel delivers the same relatable humor, resilience, and charm—complete with the iconic heroine audiences have adored for two decades.


Run time: 1 hr 30 min, with no intermission

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CONTENT ADVISORY

Bad Dates: End Game is a witty, heartfelt comedy about modern dating and starting over. It includes strong language, mature discussions of relationships and intimacy, and references to grief, loss, and emotional manipulation. Some moments of anxiety and stress are depicted. While largely comedic in tone, the show explores adult themes and is recommended for mature audiences.

This show is for you if . . .

  • You enjoy sharp, witty stories about love, loss, and starting over.

 

  • You’re drawn to character-driven comedies that mix laugh out loud honesty with real emotional depth.
  • You’re drawn to messy, relatable dating stories—especially ones that don’t sugarcoat the awkward parts.

 

  • You appreciate humor that’s honest, unfiltered, and deeply human.

  • You love shows like And Just Like That, Girls, Fleabag, and Grace and Frankie.

 

  • You connect to books like Everything I know About LoveSuch a Fun Age, or Writers & Lovers.

 

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Reviews

“The same uproarious humor and heartfelt moments that originally made Bad Dates a runaway success.”

BroadwayWorld

 

“Undeniably charming.

ArtsATL

Laugh-out-loud sequel.”

BroadwayWorld

“Likely to leave audiences chuckling.

ArtsATL

Creative team

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Theresa Rebeck

Playwright/Director
Theresa Rebeck

Talks & Events

MEET THE ARTISTS
Thu, May 20, post-show

Join us after the performance for an engaging discussion with members of the cast/artistic team.

ETC ESSENTIALS
Sun, May 23 at 1:00 pm

Join us before the matinee performance for a free discussion with local panelists about themes in Bad Dates: End Game.

Accessibility

ASL Interpretation
Wed, May 26, 7:30 pm
Audio Description
Sat, May 29, 2:00 pm

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Accessible seating

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