I Love You Because at Oil Lamp Theater
Dates: 8/14/2026 - 9/13/2026
📍 Theatre: Oil Lamp Theater
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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
News About I Love You Because at Oil Lamp Theater
Cast And Creative Team Set for I LOVE YOU BECAUSE at Oil Lamp Theater
July 07, 2026 Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, I Love You Because, book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, music by Joshua Salzman and orchestrations by Larry Hochman,
DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater
November 03, 2025 Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.
THE LAST 5 YEARS and More Set for Oil Lamp Theater 2026 Season
September 08, 2025 Oil Lamp Theater has revealed its 2026 season, featuring the musical The Last 5 Years and more. See the full season lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.About the Theatre
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