Courtney Balan News

In this romantic musical comedy Ryan Cunningham's laugh-filled book and cleverly constructed lyrics matched with Joshua Salzman's light jazz/pop score is a winning combination

I Love You Because, with Stephanie D'Abruzzo and others, opens tonight, February 14th, off-Broadway

Due to popular demand, a new block of tickets for the new musical I LOVE YOU BECAUSE have now been placed on-sale through Ticketmaster.com (212-307-4100). This new block covers all performances through Saturday, May 6 at the production's current Off-Broadway home, the Village Theatre in Downtown Manhattan (158 Bleecker St.).

I Love You Because will open off-Broadway on Valentine's Day; specially priced late night tickets for Saturday performances will also be available

The January 24th preview performance of the new musical comedy romance I Love You Because has been cancelled due to actor Colin Hanlon's illness

I Love You Because, a modern musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Stephanie D'Abruzzo and others, is currently in previews off-Broadway

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE stars Farah Alvin, David A. Austin, Tony Award nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q) and Colin Hanlon, and features Jordan Leeds and Courtney Balan. Performances begin Off-Broadway at the Village Theatre (158 Bleecker Street, NYC) on Thursday, January 19, 2006.

Stephanie D'Abruzzo and others are currently in rehearsals for the new musical I Love You Because, which opens February 14th

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE stars Farah Alvin, David A. Austin, Tony Award nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q) and Colin Hanlon. Performances begin Off-Broadway at the Village Theatre on Thursday, January 19, 2006.

A full cast and creative team--including choreographer Christopher Gattelli--have been announced for the romantic musical comedy I Love You Because, which stars Stephanie D'Abruzzo and opens February 14th

In My Life, with songs by Joe Brooks officially opened on October 20th and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the opening night festivities.

The off-Broadway hit The Awesome 80s Prom will celebrate its first anniversary at Webster Hall on July 30th

The Off-Broadway hit The Awesome 80's Prom will debut regionally at Minneapolis' Hennepin Stages beginning on July 7th

Ars Nova continues the third season of its acclaimed Broadway Spotlight series with Avenue Q's Barrett Foa. Join Foa for an eclectic evening of songs ranging from pop/rock to musical theater - a healthy dose of unpretentious and rockin' music with direction by Christopher Gattelli and musical direction by Tom Kitt. Also with Courtney Balan, Damien Bassman, Roger Butterly, Randy Landau and Jason Robinson. Monday, December 6th at 8 PM at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street, just west of 10th Ave.).

THE ARTISTS SHOWCASE SERIES is pleased to present a reading of PIECE, a new musical with music and lyrics by SCOTT ALAN and book by TARA SMITH, and directed by Broadway actress SCHELE WILLIAMS (Rent, Aida).

Fresh from his sold-out two show Showcase debut at the Duplex Theater, and on the heels of the news that his song 'Home' performed by Shoshana Bean, was picked by NBC for the official Olympic commercial spot, BroadwayWorld sat down with up and coming composer Scott Alan to discuss his background, influences and more... If you haven't heard of him yet, you will soon.

Scott Alan's songs were showcased on April 11th at the Duplex by a talented cast including Shoshana Bean, Billy Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Schele Williams, Kate Wetherhead and Courtney Balan. Alan accompanied the cast on piano, with Stephen Oremus stepping in during a solo performed by Billy Porter.