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🎶 “Pretty Woman” coming down the street to the Emerson Colonial Theatre
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The cast of "Pretty Woman: The Musical" poses onstage, with a backdrop featuring signs and scenery that depict a stylized Rodeo Drive
The company of “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” which will make its Boston debut later this month. | Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade
Not seeing “Pretty Woman: The Musical” when it comes to Boston later this month? Big mistake. Huge.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing all the details readers need to know to catch one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time in musical form.

With a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (“Hairspray,” “Kinky Boots,” “Legally Blonde”), “Pretty Woman: The Musical” features an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams (think: “Summer of ’69”) and Jim Vallance. The best part? The musical’s book (read: the script) comes from the film’s legendary director, Garry Marshall, and screenwriter J. F. Lawton.

BuzzFeed News raves, “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical.” If Richard Gere and Julia Roberts’ onscreen chemistry has swept you off your feet since the ‘90s, get ready to fall in love all over again experiencing the stage version.

“Pretty Woman” opens Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre and will run through Sunday, March 3. Tickets start at $45 and are available online. Accessibility note: Signed and audio description performances are happening on Thursday, Feb. 29 and Saturday, March 2.
Want the fairy tale?
Asked

What’s your favorite scene from the movie?
A. Julia Roberts’ character, Vivian, being vindicated in the store (“You work on commission, right? Big mistake. Big. Huge.”)
B. Richard Gere’s character, Edward, catching Vivian singing Prince’s “Kiss” in the bathtub
C. The dinner scene in the fancy French restaurant (“Slippery little suckers.”)
D. The happy ending, of course (“So what happens after he climbs up and rescues her?” “She rescues him right back.”)
Should we just watch it real quick?
 
Events
Wednesday, Feb. 14
  • Boston’s Black Musical History | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | Virtual - Boston Public Library, Boston | Free | Registration is required for this presentation on local Black music culture, from Johnny Hodges to Donna Summer.
  • Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Break up the week and watch the C’s in action at the Garden.
Thursday, Feb. 15
  • Planet Oat Barista Lovers’ Coffee House | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dewey Square, Atlantic Avenue, Boston | Free | The pop-up experience is open to the public and visitors are invited to sample Barista Lovers Oatmilk, hand-crafted coffees, and delicious treats.
  • Raqib Shaw | Thursday, Feb. 15-Sunday, May 12 | 11 a.m. | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston | $0-$20 | Visit “Ballads of East and West,” the newest commissioned work at the Gardner Museum.
Friday, Feb. 16
Saturday, Feb. 17
  • LEGO® Maritime Festival & Competition | Saturday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown | Free | Check out the brand new LEGO Brick Yard for a week full of creativity and construction competition.
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News Notes
Biz
  • A European biotech investor has combined six startups and invested $100 million to create new dermatology treatments. The new company, called Alys Pharmaceuticals Inc., will be based in Boston and Geneva, Switzerland. (Boston Business Journal)
Concert
Civic
  • Mayor Michelle Wu awarded $705,000 to reentry services organizations through the Returning Citizens Services grant. The funding will increase access to services for individuals as they return home from a correctional facility.
Arts
  • This Sunday, Feb. 18, The Rose Kennedy Greenway will host an opening celebration for its first public art installation of the year titled “Year of the Dragon.” Stop by Chin Park from 1 to 2 p.m. for light refreshments + a dragon dance performance. Follow along for more 2024 installation details.
Number
  • 1,000. That’s how many games Bruins star Brad Marchand has played after last night’s contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning (hey TBAYtoday). Marchand is the ninth in franchise history to reach this milestone. (NBC Sports)
Plan Ahead
  • The new musical “The Queen of Versailles” will host its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre this summer, Tuesday, July 16 through Sunday, Aug. 18. Tickets to see the five-week run will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Home
  • If you spent your whole Sunday reorganizing your closet, here’s another spring cleaning suggestion: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until mid-2025. That’s over a whole year to pay off your balance, sans interest. Plus, you’ll earn 2% cash back on purchases.*
Holiday
  • There’s still time to send Valentine’s Day flowers. Pick up a bouquet at Winston Flowers or Table & Tulip, or shop same-day delivery bouquets on 1-800-Flowers.*
Watch

🍽️ This competition is heating up

Local chef to compete on “Top Chef” in March
608 Kristen Kish
Former contestant Kristen Kish is returning to “Top Chef,” this time as the host. | Photo by Natalie Engel
“Top Chef” will return this spring, and there are a couple of locals participating in the popular cooking competition.

The contestant lineup is out, and Valentine Howell Jr. will be competing along with 14 other candidates for a chance at the $250,000 grand prize. The “Top Chef” competitor is best known from whipping up Greek eats at Krasi. He is also the owner of taco pop-up Black Cat + was a finalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast in 2023.

There’s a familiar face returning to the show too: Kristen Kish. When longtime host Padma Lakshmi left the show last year, Kish stepped up to fill the role. She was formerly chef de cuisine at Menton in Fort Point and won “Top Chef” in 2012.

The newest season premieres on Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m. on Bravo, with next-day streaming on Peacock.
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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
What’s better than a beer and cookies pairing? A local beer and cookies paring.

Dorchester Brewing is hosting a curated pairing experience on Friday, Feb. 23 with Top Shelf Cookies and the Craft Beer Concierge. Tickets are $30 and include four cookies paired with four 5 oz pours.
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