Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever

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.

Concert Selections for Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • 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
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    3 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

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

  • IT'S NEVER THAT EASY/I'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    David Shire
    Lyrics by
    Richard Maltby, Jr.
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    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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May 03, 2017
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