Nobody Loves You follows a philosophy grad student who auditions for, and surprisingly finds himself cast on, a reality TV dating show, all in an attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend. But when an unexpected on-set love connection threatens to ruin his plan, manufactured drama collides with real emotion.
What Is the Story of Nobody Loves You?
The lighthearted musical tells the story of Jeff, a graduate student studying philosophy who loathes reality TV shows. His girlfriend, Tanya, on the other hand, is obsessed with them. Her show of choice is Nobody Loves You, a reality dating show in which singles compete for a chance at romance. When Tanya breaks up with Jeff and auditions for the show, Jeff sends in an audition video in an attempt to win her back. When Jeff is picked but Tanya isn’t, he decides to stay on the show and study the interactions between the participants for his dissertation. Surrounded by lovesick contestants, a cheesy host, and forced to live in a house with a “Jell-O Room” and a “Pillow Fight Room,” Jeff finds love in an unlikely place…but will he be loved in return?
"As summer diversions go, ['Nobody Loves You'] is a 90-minute season pass you can live with, laugh with, and not feel guilty about afterwards. "
Vulture
Scott Brown
"Shining bright is ‘The Book of Mormon’ Tony nominee Rory O’Malley, who does triple duty as Jeff’s stoner roommate Chaz, a lusty contestant Dominic and a floridly gay ‘Nobody Loves You’ fan Evan."
New York Daily News
Joe Dziemianowicz
"‘Nobody Loves You’ hurls darts at its soft target with impressive aim, nimbly spoofing a subject you’d think would be spoof-proof—thus defeating odds tougher than your chances of landing a spot on ‘The Amazing Race.’"
The New York Times
Charles Isherwood