Picture: Bonnie Britain
Musical theatre stars Kerry Ellis, Lee Mead and Grace Mouat will feature with 2018 X Factor winner Dalton Harris in a digital revival of Maltby and Shire’s Closer Than Ever in September.
Produced by Thomas Hopkins and Michael Quinn for Ginger Quiff Media and Stewart F. Lane, Bonnie Comley and Gio Messale for Broadway HD, the filmed new version of the song cycle which delves into the trials and tribulations of modern love will be available to stream worldwide exclusively via BroadwayHD.
Announcing the project, Hopkins and Quinn said: “We’re excited to take the next step in our relationship with BroadwayHD to create an original production with this fantastic cast and crew. Although theatres may be reopening, we still think there is a huge place for digital work allowing people across the world to access high quality entertainment.”
Comley and Lane, co-founders of BroadwayHD, added: “Closer Than Ever is an iconic production and we are looking forward to collaborating with Ginger Quiff Media and such a talented cast and crew to bring this exciting revival to viewers around the world. It’s a great way for everyone to enjoy the magic of the West End from the comfort of their living rooms.”
A musical revue in two acts, Closer Than Ever was first seen Off-Broadway in 1989. Featuring music by David Shire and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr, the award-winning show was originally directed for the stage by Maltby Jr. with co-direction by Steven Scott-Smith.
Commenting on the new production of their work, Maltby Jr and Shire said: “We’re thrilled to be able to revive this project once again, with a fantastic West End cast at the helm! We’re excited to see what the talent will unlock in this brand new adaptation and can’t wait for audiences around the world to witness the magic.”
The creative team for the production is headed by director and musical stager Stacey Haynes, with co-direction by Maltby Jr, musical direction by Nick Barstow, production designer Andrew Exeter, costume designer Natalia Alverez and assistant director Matt Bytham.
Angela Thomas
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