OFFBEAT: Marriott's 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' like a blind date

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Kelly Anne Clark in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Actress Kelly Anne Clark suffers through dating dilemmas in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire through Aug. 11.

Love, relationships and humor focus of Marriott stage summer fun

Director and choreographer Matt Raftery admits even Off-Broadway's longest-running, smash hit musical comedy, celebrating the triumphs and trials of the modern-day mating game, deserves a tweak and an update, or two.

YOUNG VOICES: Dating in college isn't like it was in high school

It’s universally realized that college is a world of its own. Fledgling young adults are thrown into an atmosphere where eating pizza for every meal is socially acceptable, going to bed before midnight is abnormal, and skipping class because “my bed is just so much more inviting!” is a commo…

OFFBEAT: NWI stars in region romance author's steamy novel

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

YOUNG VOICES: All you need is love

I've always been a hopeless romantic. Though I've never been crazy about the phrasing, there's no better name for my affliction. For better or worse, I have always believed in the unrelenting power of love. And it's all John Cusack's fault.

EL-O-V-E: Romance on the CTA

CHICAGO | Finding it hard to make time for dating? Still looking for that "special someone"? Well, put down the newspaper and sit up straight. Your date could be on your next train ride.