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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