Two Burnaby residents are part of the fun when Gateway Theatre opens its new musical revue Feb. 4.
Closer Than Ever is onstage at Gateway from Feb. 4 to 20.
The musical, with music by David Shire and lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr., that “explores the question of how to find one’s bliss in an increasingly ‘it’s complicated’ world,” a press release says.
The off-Broadway hit looks at unrequited love, sexual adventures and misadventures, midlife crises, parent-child role reversals and growing older, all through powerful music.
The ensemble cast features seasoned performers including Burnaby’s Danny Balkwill, who was part of the North American premiere cast of Mamma Mia!. He’s joined onstage by Kevin Aichele, Ma-Anne Dionisio, Chris D. King and Caitriona Murphy.
The musical director is Caitlin Hayes, also of Burnaby, with direction by Jovanni Sy and choreography by Dawn Ewen.
Closer Than Ever runs 8 p.m. nightly, with matinees on Feb. 6, 7 and 9. The Gateway Theatre is at 6500 Gilbert Rd. in Richmond.
Tickets are $45 regular, or $20 for students. Call the box office at 604-270-1812 or see www.gatewaytheatre.com/closerthanever for more information.
