Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Especially you haters out there. Grumping-around won't make anybody more interested in making you heart-shaped pancakes. Get yourself a bag of something delicious, plaster a smile on your face, and be cool, okay? Why don't YOU give a Valentine to someone who might not have one?! That would be really nice.
Any lovers out there still scrambling to figure out your VD plans? First of all, shame on you, Procrastinating Paulette. Second of all, OBIC has got your back, assuming you and your date (or friend, or escort, or...cat?) like theater.
Here are some hot options for a night of theatrical ecstasy:
You're in for an enchanted evening when South Pacific opens tonight at the Cadillac Palace. The classic musical's lush score and tropical backdrop are sure to warm up a chilly date-night. Plus, all those dancing sailors will really get the blood-pumping.
For Lovers Only at Black Ensemble Theater is a one-night only event in their "Love Club", with singers (and a four-piece band) performing all your favorite love songs. Alongside all the Etta James and Al Green, you and your plus-one can also enjoy desserts and free-flowing champagne. This sounds sexy and delicious. Highly recommended.
Performing together for the very first time, beloved Chicago chanteuses Heidi Kettenring, Susie McMonagle, and Christine Sherrill will explore the romantic side of the American Songbook in a Valentine's Day cabaret concert at Northlight Theatre. Another one-night-only event, The 3 Divas is a cabaret concert that showcases some serious musical passion and powerful pipes!
That ought to get you stared. Til then, put on the Charlie Brown Valentine's Day special, eat something drowning in frosting, then check out this list of the The Worst Broadway Valentines. It's better than candy-heart toothache.
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