Feature: Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Theatre with these Fort Lauderdale Shows
By: David McKibbin Feb. 05, 2019
With Valentine's Day around the corner, there are several fun events in South Florida that will help you feel the love. Whether you are taking your Valentine or going solo, these shows can be the perfect treat for your sweetheart (or yourself).
Promises, Promises at West Boca Theatre Company
This Neil Simon and Burt Bacharach musical comedy is filled with memorable tunes such as "I Will Never Fall In Love Again," "I Say A Little Prayer," "Turkey Lurkey Time," and "This House Is Not A Home." Available bachelor Chuck Baxter is a junior insurance executive who desperately wants a promotion, and is madly in love with cafeteria waitress Fran Kubelik. In an effort to climb the corporate ladder, Chuck lends his boss, Mr. Sheldrake, the keys to his apartment to use for his extramarital liaisons. Tables turn when Chuck discovers that Fran is one of Sheldrake's mistresses.
Promises, Promises runs February 21 through March 9, 2019, at the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, located at 9801 Donna Klein Boulevard in Boca Raton.
Tickets are $30. For more information, call (561) 558-2520 or go online to levisjcc.org
7th Avenue at The Wick Theatre
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Founded by Chris Rupp (from the country a cappella group Home Free), this vocal quartet blends various styles of pop, rock, jazz, and country in their covers of Top 40 hits. Some of their best videos on YouTube include covers of "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars, "No" by Meghan Trainor, and "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley. These singers will wow you with their close harmonies and unique personalities.
7th Avenue will perform February 11 and 12, 2019 at the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum, located on 7901 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton. Tickets are $25-$58. For more information, call (561) 995-2333, or go online to thewick.org.
Mamma Mia at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
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This long-running Broadway hit was the inspiration for not one, but two feature films. Twenty-year-old Sophie is days away from getting married. Despite being raised by her single mother, Donna, Sophie is determined to be walked down the aisle by her father. When three of Donna's ex-lovers arrive for the wedding, Sophie must determine which one is her actual father. You will dance in the aisles to some of ABBA's greatest tunes, including "Dancing Queen," "Voulez Vous," and "Honey Honey."
Mamma Mia is running now until February 10, 2019, at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, located at 1001 E. Indiantown Road in Jupiter. Tickets are $60-$85, and $25 Student Tickets are also available at select performances. For more information, call (561) 575-2223, or go online to jupitertheatre.org.
The Jersey Tenors at The Wick Theatre
This show is billed as "America's hottest new tribute act, from Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli to Figaro." The Jersey Tenors blend classics from the opera stage with rock and roll legends like Queen and Journey. At the same time, these talented tenors pay homage to some of Jersey's greatest musicians. In addition to Sinatra and the Four Seasons, you will hear tunes from Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and even Whitney Houston.
The Jersey Tenors will appear February 18 and 19, 2019 at the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum, located at 7901 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton. Tickets are $25-$58. For more information, call (561) 995-2333, or go online to thewick.org.
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