Eight lovely music and theater shows for Valentine’s Day: Six online and two live
Here’s something for everyone to love on or near Feb. 14: six dreamy streaming entertainments plus a couple of live ones (one of which also has a livestream option), brought to you by Connecticut artists or arts organizations.
Streaming
Music for Cello: Ravel’s sensuous “Bolero” will put you in the Valentine mood. The third concert in Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s “Spotlight” series also includes cello arrangements of Piazzolla’s “Libertango,” Corrette’s “Le Phénix Concerto,” Albinoni’s Adagio and Gruetzmacher’s “Consecration Hymn.” Through Feb. 17. $15. hartfordsymphony.org/concerts/22027/
Talkin’ to This Chick Sippin’ Magic Potion: A fresh contemporary take on love and affection, this developmental reading of a new play by award-winning and fast-rising young playwright James Anthony Tyler is describes as being about a “professional cuddler who learns that her new client Ruben needs more than her touch” and which “explores love, resentment and the journey to becoming the best version of oneself.” Feb. 7-26, as part of TheaterWorks Hartford’s 2020-21 season. $25. twhartford.org
Amanda & Elyot: All Alone: Playhouse on Park is premiering this COVID-conscious adaption of No 1/4 u00ebl Coward’s classic “Private Lives,” concentrating on the play’s intimate, isolated second act. Adapted and performed by Veanne Cox and Ezra Barnes, directed by Sean Harris. Feb. 10-28. $20. playhouseonpark.org
Jim Brickman — Share the Love: The soothing yet jovial New Age pianist performs a love-themed concert, a follow-up to his successful Christmas concert. Buy tickets through the Shubert site and a portion of the proceeds benefit that theater. Feb. 12-14. Friday at 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at both 7 and 10 p.m. $40; $35 extra for post-show meet and greet. Tickets and information at shubert.com/shows-events/jim-brickman-share-the-love-live-virtually
A Romantic Night at Home: Smooth saxophonist Dave Koz, R&B vocalist Brian McKnight and singer/songwriter/pianist Sheléa put you in the mood. Some proceeds support the Shubert. Streaming live once only, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. $35, $50 with meet-and-greets. shubert.com
Snapshots, a Musical Scrapbook: A lifelong love story told with songs by Stephen Schwartz (”Wicked,” “Godspell”). This virtual production from A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut (ACT) happens to open on Valentine’s weekend. Streaming Feb. 13-28. $20. actofct.org/snapshots.
Live
Funny How It Happens — A Valentine’s Day Celebration: Married-to-each-other Broadway stars Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector sing romantic pop hits and showtunes. Feb. 14 at 4 and 8 p.m. at the Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield. The 4 p.m. show has a livestream option at $45. Free champagne and chocolate at the live show, or available to pick up from the theater with a $75 Livestream VIP ticket. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Lipstick, Lashes & Lies: The monthly drag revue hosted by Kenya Mone Heart Mia Z’Lay lands on Valentine’s Day. Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Comix Roadhouse, Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville. Tickets are $15-$25, plus $10 food and drink minimum. 860-862-7000, comixroadhouse.com
Christopher Arnott can be reached at carnott@courant.com.
