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OCEAN CITY – As Valentine’s Day rolls around, it can’t be denied… love is in the air! Love can be expressed in so many ways, but one of the best is through song. On Sat., Feb. 11, come celebrate love with some of the most enchanting, unforgettable and lovey-dovey songs to ever grace the stage. Bring that special someone, your family, a friend or simply let Broadway be your Valentine this year! Performers from the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s Professional Broadway Series return to the stage in a casual, entertaining and intimate cabaret of favorites from the Great White Way.

The evening begins with a pre-show dessert reception in the Solarium of the Music Pier that will feature a medley of sweets from local eateries, two chocolate fondue fountains and hot beverages from Starbucks Coffee of Somers Point, NJ. Evening entertainment will include songs from Les Miserables, Showboat, Aida, South Pacific, and more! OCTC’s Junior Company will make a guest appearance with an encore performance of “Day By Day” from their summer production Godspell. A highlight of the evening will be the special full cast performance of the new Broadway song “It Gets Better.” Broadway composure Jay Kuo has granted OCTC the right to perform the song that was originally made famous by over 25 Broadway stars joining together to stand up to bullying.

“Performing this song will be the ultimate expression of love and acceptance. This is a true honor and opportunity for OCTC” said OCTC Artistic Director, Michael Hartman.

Come feel the love for one night only, on Feb. 11, 2012 at the historic Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. Doors will open for dessert reception at 7:15 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets purchased before 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 9 are $15.00 per person. Tickets will be $18.00 thereafter. All tickets include the dessert reception and show. Purchase your tickets on the web at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice, in City Hall or by calling 609-525-9300. Reservations strongly recommended. All proceeds to benefit the 501c3 Greater Ocean City Theatre Company.

Besides scrumptious desserts and outstanding performances the evening will also feature the official announcement of OCTC’s 2012 Season, Sponsors of the Year and winners of the 2011 “Mikey Awards.” Created to recognize outstanding performances in each season, the “Mikey Awards” are Ocean City’s version of the famous Tony Awards. OCTC audiences voted for their favorite Actor, Actress and Youth performers from the very memorable 2011 season.

This production is sponsored by the Ocean City Home Charitable Foundation.

About the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company:

OCTC is a 501c3 theatre company that just completed its fourth year of operation. Under the guidance of several community members and Artistic Director Michael Hartman, OCTC was formed to enhance the already established theatre opportunities in the Ocean City area. Past productions have included collaborations with the OC Pops on Oklahoma, The Music Man, CATS, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, The Wizard of Oz and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. Part of the OCTC mission is to provide quality arts education opportunities to the students of the area.

Visit www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com for more information.