Closer 1999

Opened: March 25, 1999
Closing: August 22, 1999

Closer - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

Closer, a dramatic play written by Patrick Marber, is a whirlwind of love, lust, betrayal, and heartbreak. Premiering in London in 1997, it quickly gained notoriety for its unflinching portrayal of modern relationships.



The play follows the interconnected lives of four Londoners: Alice, an aspiring writer; Dan, a struggling novelist; Larry, a successful dermatologist; and Anna, a photographer and escort. Their paths intertwine through a series of chance encounters and passionate affairs.



As the characters become entangled in a web of infidelity and emotional manipulation, the play explores the darker side of human desire. Deceptions unravel, trust erodes, and past choices have lasting consequences.

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Review - Closer Than Ever: Opening Doors
by Ben Peltz - June 25, 2012


Though the team of Richard Maltby, Jr. (lyrics) and David Shire (music) hasn't had much luck when it comes to book musicals (Baby and Big, despite their admirers, struggled through disappointing Broadway runs.) when it comes to Off-Broadway musical revues, the boys are two-time champs.  Their 1970s hit, Starting Here, Starting Now, was topped in 1989 by a 300+ performance run of Closer Than Ever, which is now getting a sparkling revival at the York.

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