Dance a Little Closer: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Dance a Little Closer is set on New Year’s Eve in the not-so-distant future at the opulent Alpine Barclay Palace Hotel. Against the looming backdrop of a possible nuclear Armageddon, a group of guests finds themselves entangled in a web of relationships and secrets. As the clock ticks toward midnight, the characters’ lives intersect and unravel in unexpected ways. Dance a Little Closer explores themes of love, loyalty, and the human spirit in the face of impending crisis.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1983)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Drama
Setting: The Future / Austria
Creative Team
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics/Book: Alan Jay Lerner
Based On: Idiot’s Delight➝ by Robert E. Sherwood
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1987)➝
Licensing
Dance a Little Closer is not currently available for licensing.
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1980s, Based on a Play, Dramatic, LGBTQ+
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026
