Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire's musical treasure Closer Than Ever is back Off-Broadway at the York Theatre Company with an exciting new cast and fresh additions to the timeless score. When it premiered in 1989, the show spoke to a generation of theater-goers. An intimate musical about love, friendship, security, happiness and holding onto those essentials in a world that pulls us in a hundred directions at once. Closer Than Ever at the York isn't merely a revival, it's the homecoming of an Off-Broadway classic.
Jenn Colella, known for her Tony-nominated performance in "Come From Away," also showcased her talents Off-Broadway in "Closer Than Ever." more...
Christiane Noll, renowned for her Tony Award-nominated performance in Ragtime, also captivated audiences in the York Theatre Company's production of Closer Than Ever. more...
Sal Viviano, a versatile performer with an extensive career in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, starred in the 20th Anniversary Production of Maltby and Shire's *Closer Than Ever*, directed by Richard Maltby, showcasing his remarkable talent in New York. more...
Production Team
Kirk Bookman Lighting Designer
Andrew Gerle Musical Director
Richard Maltby, Jr. Director
James Morgan Sets Designer
Stephanie Wagner Props Designer
Nicole Wee Costumes Designer
Closer Than Ever FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Doors
You Want to Be My Friend?
What Am I Doin'?
Fandango
Another Wedding Song
If I Sing
Back on Base
The March of Time
It's Never That Easy
I've Been Here Before
Closer Than Ever
'Cause I'm Happy
Wedding Song
She Loves Me Not
The Bear, The Tiger, The Hamster and The Mole
Miss Byrd
The Sound of Muzak
One of the Good Guys
Life Story
Next Time
I Wouldn't Go Back
Three Friends
There
Patterns
Fathers of Fathers
Like a Baby
Mind Over Matter
Please Don't Make Me Say Goodbye
Role Reversal
Aerobicantata
A Hero's Love
Doors
She Loves Me Not
You Want To Be My Friend?
What Am I Doin'
Like A Baby
Miss Byrd
The Sound Of Muzak
One Of The Good Guys
There's Nothing Like It
Life Story
Next Time
Three Friends
Fandango
There
Patterns
Another Wedding Song
If I Sing
Back On Base
The March Of Time
Father Of Fathers
It's Never That Easy/I've Been Here Before
Closer Than Ever
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