Closer Than Ever 1989

Opened: October 17, 1989
Closing: July 01, 1990

Closer Than Ever - 1989 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce St. (Bedford & Hudson Street) New York, NY 10014

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Closer Than Ever FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Closer Than Ever have there been?
Closer Than Ever has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1989, Off-Broadway which opened in 1989 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has Closer Than Ever been nominated for?
Closer Than Ever has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Off Broadway Lyrics at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Richard Maltby, Jr. It was also nominated for Best Off Broadway Music at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Shire. In addition, it received a nomination for Best Off Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Closer Than Ever won?
Closer Than Ever has won several awards. It received the Best Off Broadway Lyrics award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Richard Maltby, Jr. It also won the Best Off Broadway Music award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Shire. In addition, it won the Best Off Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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