

The set design by Brian Seaman is a total success, where a few simply placed platforms and well designed props create a coffeehouse/Irish bar, that sets us immediately in New York, and is convincing enough to order a drink. There is also secure musical direction by Allyson Mercer. The ladies are even better and the quartets that sprinkle the score are highlights, especially the title song and “We’re Just Friends,” which was performed beautifully by Kristina Psitos.

The men battle mightily to overcome the clichés and confusing arcs of the characters, handling their songs effectively with strong voices and as much sincerity as they can muster. Cunningham’s complex, witty and often Gilbertian lyrics are supported nicely by the pleasant but generic score. Photo by Kelly Anne Pipe Photography.Īuthors Ryan Cunningham (book and lyrics) and Joshua Salzman (music) have been inspired by the works of Jane Austin, but aside from the names (Austin, Bingley, or Fitzwilliam), and the general theme of finding love, the connection is hardly noticeable. Jenna Pinchbeck, Mark Thompson, Jeff Martin, Danielle Tumminelli, These losers are targeted by Marcy (Jenna Pinchbeck), a beautiful photographer, and Diana (Kristina Psitos), an actuary who comically uses her skills to help them overcome their own recent romances.
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His brother Jeff, (Frank Schierloh) is a boy-man pedi-cab driver whose main desire is to never grow up.

I Love You Because features 4 young people navigating these waters, in the traditional romantic comedy genre of “opposites attract.” In this case, Austin (Mark Thompson) is a greeting card writer and would be poet rendered inert by his recent breakup. You can still get $22 tickets to mainstage and studio preview performances with $22 on 22nd Street, but the best way to get discounted seats and special access to events is to join as a member.New York may have millions of people, but it can be a lonely place if you are searching for love and coming off a failed relationship. Unfortunately, GreenSeats membership expires the day after your 40th birthday. Irish Rep reserves the right to refuse admission to or eject any person whose conduct or speech may tend to breach the peace.GreenSeats tickets are not available for Opening Night performances, Special Events, or our Annual Benefit Gala, unless otherwise stated.As a special benefit to GreenSeats members, our surcharge fee is waived for phone orders.See the shows you want, skip the ones you don’t! GreenSeats costs nothing to join, and there are no obligations!.GreenSeats members must be able to present photo ID at the Box Office when attending as a GreenSeats member.

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