I Love You Because, with book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and music by Joshua Salzman, is a feel-good musical inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The story follows two opposites who find each other while navigating the chaos of modern dating, including awkward encounters and bad coffee dates. Directed by Scott Shallenbarger with music direction by Aaron Kahn, the production runs at Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview through September 13, 2026.
Cast and Creative Team for I Love You Because at Oil Lamp Theater
Cast
Kaitie Bonds
Cathy U/S
Eli Blanks
Jamie U/S
Lili Galluzzo
Cathy
Abraham Deitz-Green
Jamie
Creative Team
Christina Ramirez
Director
Connor Windle
Production Manager
Amy Branahl
Music Director
Brenden Delcorio
Stage Manager
Spencer Donovan
Scenic Designer
Ellen D. Markus
Properties Designer
Taylor Pfenning
Costume Designer
Rachel Hemm
Lighting Designer
Maya Reter
Sound Designer/Engineer
Jason Robert Brown
Arrangements
Andy Cahoon
Technical Director
Jason Robert Brown
Composer
Jason Robert Brown
Music
Jason Robert Brown
Lyrics
Jason Robert Brown
Orchestrations
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