First look: The cast of 50 First Dates the Musical in rehearsals
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The first rehearsal photos from the [*50 First Dates Musical*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/50-first-dates-the-musical-tickets) have landed ahead of next month's world premiere at [The Other Palace](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/other-palace-london), and by the looks of them, the new musical is going to be *unforgettable*.
From the high school drama of *Mean Girls* to the sun-soaked beaches of Hawaii, **Georgina Castle** is trading one 2004 film adaptation for another. As she takes on the role of Lucy Whitmore (played by **Drew Barrymore** in the feature film), the art teacher with short-term memory loss who wakes up each morning with no recollection of the day before.
Opposite her is **Josh St. Clair** (*Ghost*) as Henry Roth, the serial bachelor who suddenly finds himself reliving the same “first date” over and over.
They’re joined by an impressive cast that includes **Georgia Arron** (*Mean Girls*), **John Marquez** (*The Birthday Party*), **Ricky Rojas** ([*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/moulin-rouge-tickets)), **Natasha O’Brien** ([*MAMMA MIA!*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/mamma-mia-tickets)), **Aiesha Naomi Pease** ([*Wicked*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/wicked-tickets)) and more.
Directed by **Casey Nicholaw** (*Mean Girls,* [*The Book of Mormon*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-book-of-mormon-tickets)), with music and lyrics by **David Rossmer** and **Steve Rosen** (*The Other Josh Cohen*), the show promises tropical escapism, belly laughs and more than a few heartfelt moments.
The story remains the same: he’s falling for her every day—she’s forgetting him every night. But on stage, this rom-com gets a fresh, musical spin, celebrating love, resilience and second chances.
50 First Dates: The Musical plays at The Other Palace from 14 September - 16 November 2025, don’t forget to book your tickets!