Lyrics by RICHARD MALTBY JR. Music by DAVID SHIRE Conceived by STEVEN SCOTT SMITH Produced in association with Thousand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque, ON
MUSICAL REVUE - Filled with hilarious and touching songs about aging, parenting, and dreams both fulfilled and unrequited, Closer Than Ever is like a musical "how-to" manual for the middle aged.
The show’s self-contained songs — with lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. (Fosse, Miss Saigon) and music by David Shire (Big: the musical) — tell an intimate, insightful tale about love, security and happiness - and of holding onto them in a world that pulls you in a hundred directions at once. Inspired by real-life experiences and stories, Closer Than Ever won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical and netted Drama Desk Award nominations for both Maltby and Shire. Its message to value the little things in life remains as meaningful today as ever.
George Masswohl Sharron Matthews Leon Willey Patricia Zentilli
Mike Turner - Upright Bass
Daryl Cloran - Director Steven Thomas - Music Director Valerie Easton - Choreographer Ross Nichol - Set and Lighting Designer Cindy Wiebe - Costume Designer Skylar Nakazawa - Stage Manager Christine Leroux - Apprentice Stage Manager Omanie Elias - Scenic Painter/ Assistant Set Designer
CLOSER THAN EVER Moves to Sagebrush Theatre Western Canada Theatre is pleased to offer an extra treat along with its first show of the season: the musical revue CLOSER THAN EVER is moving to Sagebrush Theatre but Pavilion Theatre pricing is remaining in place! >More