Maltby & Shire's
Closer Than Ever
Summerfest 2026
July 30 - August 9
Sitnik Theatre : 715 Grand Avenue
music by David Shire
lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr.
Conceived by Steven Scott Smith
A riveting song cycle exploring the everyday struggles of love in the modern world.
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A look into the private song vault of Richard Maltby Jr., and David Shire, Closer Than Ever is filled to the brim with the brilliance for which these musical giants are known.
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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 individual facing these completely relatable challenges.
Ticket Prices
Day
Adult
Senior
Child (under 12) / Student
Thursday Eve.
Friday Eve.
Saturday
Matinees
$30.00 ALL SEATS w/ Buy One / Get One Rush Special.
$30.00
N/A
$35.00
N/A
$30.00
N/A
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
Additional Fees:
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Convenience Fee: $2.00 per ticket fee applied to all ticket sales.
Please use the calendar to purchase tickets.
Sponsors
Performance Schedule: July 30 - August 9
Wed.
2:00pm
Thurs.
7:00pm
Fri.
7:30pm
Sat.
7:30pm
Sun.
2:00pm
X
Special Dates & Events
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Buy One / Get One rush ticket special available for selected performance.
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$5.00 Student Rush Tickets available to any student from any school on Friday evening performances.
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Alumni Special rush ticket special $10.00 OFF adult ticket price.
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NJEA Members receive a 15% discount on adult tickets for performances from Friday - Sunday with proof of membership.
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X = No scheduled performance.
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All ticket sales are final.
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All ticket specials are subject to Terms & Conditions.