“I Love You Because” to begin rehearsals
I Love You Because, a modern musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, begins rehearsals today.
“Set in New York City, I Love You Because follows Austin Bennet (Hanlon), a young greeting card writer whose life is turned upside down when he finds his long-term girlfriend in bed with another man. Forced back out into the treacherous New York dating scene, Austin meets Marcy Fitzwilliams (Alvin), a flighty photographer whose spontaneity is matched only by her ability to drive him insane. This new musical comedy explores the ‘rules’ and nuances of dating and learning how to love someone, not in spite of their differences, but because of them,” according to press notes for the musical, which features book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and music by Joshua Salzman.
Previews begin January 19 at off-Broadway’s Village Theater in New York City. Opening night is February 14 — quite appropriate. Tickets are available here.
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