Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever

A riveting song cycle exploring the everyday struggles of love in the modern world.

A look into the private song vault of Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire (Big; Starting Here, Starting Now; Baby), the review, Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever, is filled to the brim with the brilliance for which these musical theatre giants are known.

Closer Than Ever is a nonstop exploration of everyday struggles in the "modern world." Topics ranging from unrequited adoration... to aging... to Muzak are tackled with resounding sincerity and precisely placed hilarity. Each song is a unique story told by a new character, taking audiences, not only into the songbook of Mr. Maltby and Mr. Shire, but into the minds of the individuals facing these completely relatable challenges.

A superb choice for companies that have previously produced the work of Maltby and Shire, Closer Than Ever will inspire audiences to pause for self-reflection, whether presented as a fully realized production or a simple concert piece.

Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire join us in this video conversation piece to discuss their musicals Starting Here and Starting Now and Closer Than Ever, two very different musicals with a very incredible team behind them.

Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration

Concert Selections for Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Pricing is for individual songs only.

Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form.

Amateur

A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate)

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date.

Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.

A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2^nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).

If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable.

Professional

We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form.

BACK ON BASE

From
Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
David Shire

Lyrics by
David Shire

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
3 min 30 sec
Instrumentation

(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) BASS

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IT'S NEVER THAT EASY/I'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE

From
Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
David Shire

Lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.

show more...show less...
Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
2 Voices (Typically 2 Female)

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
6 min 17 sec
Instrumentation

(3x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) BASS

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