Closer Than Ever

Jan 8, 2014 - Feb 16, 2014

Venue: Pollock Stage

Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.

Starring: Jerry Lee (It's a Wonderful Life, Musical of Musicals), Andrea St. Clair (Ruthless!), Nicholas Adorno, Kristen Heitman

Directed By: Robert Marra

Running Time: 2 hours

Parental Guidance: Recommended for High School and Up, Adult Themes, Mild Language

Community Partnership: YMCA of Superior California

Showtimes
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2:00pm
7:00pm
12:30pm
6:30pm
6:30pm 8:00pm 2:00pm
8:00pm

Synopsis

Told entirely through songs, Closer Than Ever has been described as a “bookless show musical.” But don’t let the lack of traditional dialogue trick you into thinking this musical is lacking in story. The show’s self-contained songs — with lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. (Fosse, Miss Saigon) and music by David Shire (Big: the musical) — deal with topics like aging, unrequited love, friendships and mid-life crises. 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.