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Ever wondered what it would be like if Seinfeld was made into a musical? The hit off-Broadway musical, now a Maine Masque production, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” will be put on this coming weekend in Hauck Auditorium. Director Dominick Varney explains the show as a “spin on the ups and downs of relationships. There’s something in it for everyone.”
Written by playwright/lyricist Joe DiPietro and composer Jimmy Roberts, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is currently off-Broadway’s longest-running musical, with more than 3,000 performances under its belt. The show has surpassed runs of such famous musicals as “My Fair Lady,” “Annie” and “Hello Dolly!” The show has also become very proposal friendly – more than 43 people have gotten engaged after watching this play.
“You can’t change someone you love; everyone is perfect in their own way,” Varney said. “This show covers that and all facets of relationships, from getting ready for the first date, to being married and finding time for one another.”
Varney said he chose this particular show because he wanted to put something together that the University of Maine students could experience and learn from. He also wanted to do “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” because there were so many characters that could be portrayed and he wanted to see how the actors made them their own.
Originally written for four people, Varney doubled the cast so that he was able to showcase more of UMaine’s theatrical talent.
“[The show] was challenging and creative, and helped me test some of my limits as an actor. Also, working with such an incredible group made the process memorable,” said cast member Janis Greim.
Varney also commented that he had found an amazing cast that seemed to click and have an excitement from the very first rehearsal.
“This will be my fifth musical production here at UMaine and I have to say this production is probably the most fun,” said cast member Joshua Schmersal. “The show is hilarious and any college student will be able to see themselves now or in the future in some of these character’s positions.”
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” will be performed at 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, April 7-10 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11. Tickets are $8 per person or free with a MaineCard.
