2018 Gala: Closer than ever

In celebration of our 26th season, join us for a special concert performance of Maltby and Shire’s Closer than Ever

Honoring two time tony award winner donna murphy

The award-winning Closer Than Ever is an intimate journey into everyday struggles of the modern world, tackled with resounding sincerity, tenderness and humor, revealing the hearts of the characters facing their challenges and the brilliance contained in the songbook of musical theatre giants Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire (Big; Starting Here, Starting Now; Baby).

choreographed by Deidre Goodwin 
musical direction by Kevin David Thomas 
directed by Chad Austin

featuring an all-star cast

Nicholas Belton
Carousel

Lisa Brescia
Dear Evan Hansen

Liz Callaway
Baby / Miss Saigon

Lewis Cleale
The Book of Mormon

Nikki Renee Daniels
Porgy and Bess

Erin Davie
Side Show

George Dvorsky
Closer Than Ever

Claybourne Elder
Passion

Aaron Kaburick 
Hello Dolly!

Jeff Kready
Tootsie

Olivier Award winner
Lesli Margherita 
Zorro / Matilda

Bonnie Milligan 
Head Over Heels

Julia Murney
Wicked

Kyle Taylor Parker
Kinky Boots

two-time Tony Award nominee
David Pittu
Lovemusik

Conor Ryan
Desperate Measures

Carrie St. Louis 
Kinky Boots

Justin Sargent 
Jesus Christ Superstar Live on NBC

Joey Taranto
Kinky Boots

two-time Tony Award nominee
Mary Testa 
Oklahoma / 42nd Street

Alysha Umphress 
Smokey Joe’s Cafe

Special Guest Gala Host
Randy Rainbow

Monday, October 22 at 8PM

The Edison Ballroom | 240 West 47th Street | Cocktail Attire

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