Off-Broadway
February-May 2006
By: Ryan Cunningham & Josh Saltzman
Directed by Daniel Kutner, Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli & Musical Direction by Jana Zielonka
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Farah Alvin, David A. Austin, Courtney Balan, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Colin Hanlon, Jordan Leeds, Jac Huberman and Barrett Hall
Courtney & Jordan Leeds in I LOVE YOU BECAUSE
“Infectiously entertaining! The comic timing is perfect under Daniel Kutner’s direction and David A. Austin is hilarious in his New York debut. Filled with wit and zest, I Love You Because is terrific refreshing fun…Courtney Balan and Jordan Leeds as multipurpose characters are just as appealing as the principals.”
“Boasts the quirky elements that made Friends a huge hit.”
“An impressive debut from the talented songwriting team of Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham! Salzman’s melodies are tunefully distinctive, Cunningham’s lyrics incisive and sharp. There’s real craft at work in this show, and the immensely talented cast is terrific!”
“A brassy, comic musical about contemporary dating in New York – amusing and endearingly nutty!”
“Adorably fun! Ryan Cunningham’s laugh-filled book and cleverly constructed lyrics matched with Joshua Salzman’s light jazz/pop score is a winning combination. Add a cast that bubbles over with comic zing and you’ve got a loveable show that shoots Cupid’s arrow straight to the funny bone!”
“As feisty, friendly and funny a musical comedy as New York has seen in ages! If you’ve been looking for the perfect date musical, or just a show to restore your faith in musical comedy, your search ends with I Love You Because!…Courtney Balan is funny and endearing in a variety of small roles.”
