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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (2018 Version)

Musical Revue / Cabaret, Comedy  /  2w, 2m

Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro
Music by Jimmy Roberts

An updated version of the hilarious musical revue! This crowd-pleasing comedy takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as “the relationship.”

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (2018 Version)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Three 1999 Carbonell Awards (South Florida) including Best Production of a Musical
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Summary

The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” The 2018 version features two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in modern times.

History
In 1995, I Love You... premiered at New Jersey's American Stage Company, where, in the middle of one early performance, a woman in the audience couldn't help but blurt out, “This is my life!” From that moment on, the creators knew they were on to something. The following season, I Love You... moved to New Haven's Long Wharf Theater, and then on August 1st, 1996, I Love You... opened off-Broadway at The Westside Theater, where it ran through for 5,003 performances. When it closed on July 27, 2008, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change had become the second longest-running show and longest-running revue in off-Broadway history. The musical has been showcased in more than 250 cities worldwide, including London, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Sydney, Seoul, Rio de Janeiro and Johannesburg. In addition to its enormous success, the off-Broadway production was the site of over 50 marriage proposals.
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Performing Groups
In the original production, all characters were played by a cast of four. However, each scene in the revue introduces new characters who are not seen again, and therefore it can be cast with virtually as many actors as desired.

PRINCIPALS
2 Women
2 Men

WOMAN #1 – playing: Julie, Betty, Dianne, Mom, Woman, Jane, Susan, Bride, Ashley, Tyler, Wife, Connie, She & Rose
WOMAN #2 – playing: Pat, Veronica, Jane, Karen, Attorney, Mary, Mrs. Whitewood, Clergywoman, Bridesmaid, Marlene, Emma, Samantha, Wife & Muriel
MAN #1 – playing: Jason, Bob #1, Chuck, Mitch, Man, Peter, Brad, Groom, Frank 2, Dave, Noah, Mark, Husband & Video Operator
MAN #2 – Stan, Bob #2, James, Dad, Spokesman, Willy, Trentell, Clergyman, Frank 1, Zachary, Husband, Guy, He & Arthur
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day, 1990s
  • Setting Various locations: a restaurant, kitchen, wedding chapel, living room, a car.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 105 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

“Hilarious! The most entertaining show on or off Broadway!” – Gannett Newspapers

“If this show were a blind date, you'd feel relieved, grateful and pleasantly surprised.” – Newsday

“So smartly conceived...catchy tunes and witty lyrics.” – Variety

Music

Music Samples

1. “Cantata for a First Date” – Full Company
2. “Better Things to Do” – Pat & Stan
3. “A Stud and a Babe” – Jason & Julie
4. “Single Man Drought” – Veronica & Betty
5. “Why? Cause I'm A Guy” – Bob #1 & Bob #2
6. “Tear Jerk” – James & Jane
7. “I Will Be Loved Tonight” – Diane
8. “Hey There, Single Gal/Guy” – Mom & Dad
9. “A Picture of His” – Jane, Mary, Peter & Willy
10. “Cantata (Reprise #1)” – All
11. “Wedding Vows” – All
12. “Cantata (Reprise #2)” – Bride & Groom
13. “Always a Bridesmaid” – Bridesmaid
14. “The Baby Song” – Frank 1
15. “Marriage Tango” – Dave & Marlene
16. “On The Highway of Love” – Husband, Wife, Emma & Noah
17. “Waiting Trio” – Guy, Beverly & Connie
18. “Cantata (Reprise #3)” – All
19. “Shouldn't I Be Less in Love with You?” – Husband
20. “I Can Live with That” – Muriel & Arthur
21. “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Finale)” – Full Company

  • Musical Style Contemporary Broadway
  • Dance Requirements Easy
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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Authors

Joe DiPietro

Joe DiPietro
Joe DiPietro has won two Tony Awards, a Drama Desk Award and three Outer Critics Circle Awards. Broadway: Diana (also on Netflix), Nice Work If You Can Get It starring Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara (10 Tony nominations, including Best Book and Best Musical), Memphis (4 T ...
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Jimmy Roberts

Jimmy Roberts

Jimmy Roberts composed the music for I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the second longest-running Off-Broadway musical in New York theater history. Written with playwright Joe DiPietro, I Love You received both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations as Best ...

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