Thursday, June 5, 2014

South Pacific: The Perfect Date Night

Date nights can be hard to come by. With work, kids, and other commitments taking up the majority of our time, it’s next to impossible to carve out adult time. Weekends become a time to complete work around the house or run extra errands. We forget how important adult activities are in maintain our sanity. A free night will take some planning, and once you have that free time you will want to make it a great evening. So where do you begin?

First, find some interests that you have in common. Choosing to do something together may be harder than you think if you have spent years running with the kids. Many people forget the things they once enjoyed doing. Now, if you live in Baltimore then the answer is easy and you don’t have to look far. Finding something fun, yet a little different than the typical movie and dinner is right around the corner. Forget about a boring date night when you have Oregon Ridge Dinner Theater right in your backyard! You will have a fun and relaxing evening, with live entertainment that will capture your heart.

Currently Playing: South Pacific 

There is no better play to begin your date nights than South Pacific. With its gripping storyline and outstanding live cast of characters you will be taken to a different time. The musical drama that takes place during World War II first premiered in 1949 on Broadway. It was an instant hit and continues to be a favorite amongst all musicals. Join a hit cast as they present the time honored classic. Enjoy songs that will stick with you for years, and if this is your first time enjoying this musical you will see what all of the talk is about.



Since it is not playing on Broadway, and Broadway is not an option for your date night, then the Oregon Ridge Dinner Theater is ready to provide you with a superior level of entertainment. Consider this an exciting opportunity that can’t be missed. Whether it is you and your significant other, or a group of close friends, you will enjoy the experience immensely.

A Musical with a Message 

South Pacific is more than just a great cast of characters and music. It has several storylines and messages that will touch on you several different levels. With characters and drama that are real and intense, the stories will take you back to that time. With the war as the backdrop, there are a number of underlying themes that form the love and relationships in the musical. With race and sex and gender roles as the main conflicts, you will be drawn into the relationships between the characters. If you consider the time that the musical was set in, you find that these were strong and controversial issues that plagued the world as a whole. You will become so absorbed by the characters that you will not only be taken back in time, but you will look at your own beliefs.

 

The Appeal of Dinner Theater 

Dinner theater is not a common entertainment option these days. Therefore, when it is an option you should jump on the opportunity. There is nothing that compares to live music and characters along with an excellent and romantic dinner. Forget dinner and a movie, they will never measure up again. Compared to Broadway, dinner theater offers you a quaint and romantic setting, perfect for your night. Oregon Ridge Dinner Theater is the complete package for your date night. Don’t miss out on the chance from now through June. Get lost in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Get wrapped up in the drama between Nellie and Emile, and become absorbed by the storyline of Cable, Liat, and Bloody Mary. There is no shortage of great music and drama. Anyone who lived through World War II will have a unique insight into the musical, but anyone who watches it will have a true appreciation and understanding on why South Pacific won a total of ten Tony Awards.


















Don’t wait any longer to schedule that date night. With such an amazing opportunity, buy your tickets today. Dinner theater and South Pacific are the perfect combination for a superb night. The only problem will be topping the evening on your next date night.