2020 | 01 I Love You Because

I Love You Because: a modern day musical love story

Book and Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham
Music by Joshua Salzman
Orchestrations by Larry Hochman
Directed by Kaitie Graves

January 17 – February 2, 2020

A musical retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, set in modern-day New York City. He’s a greeting card writer jilted by another, she’s a flighty photographer, and they are all wrong for each other. This feel-good romantic comedy celebrates an unlikely love that flourishes because of differences, not in spite of them.

I Love You Because arrives Friday, January 17 and runs until February 2; showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm, at the Acrosstown Repertory Theater (619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, in the historic Baird Center across from Heartwood Soundstage and next door to Akira Wood). There is a $5 “sneak preview” performance on Thursday, January 16. Tickets available at the door only.

Tickets are $20 for the general public with a $5 discount for seniors (55+), students, veterans and active military, and may be purchased below. A limited number of tickets may also be available at the door thirty minutes before showtime.

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com