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Cast and Creative Team Celebrate Opening Night of Starting Here, Starting Now

Krystal Joy Brown, Charlotte Maltby, and Bobby Conte Thornton star in the York Theatre Company’s Musicals in Mufti production.

Bethany Rickwald

| Off-Broadway |

March 15, 2016

Krystal Joy Brown, Bobby Conte Thornton, and Charlotte Maltby make up the small cast of Starting Here, Starting Now. — Krystal Joy Brown, Bobby Conte Thornton, and Charlotte Maltby make up the cast of *Starting Here, Starting Now.*
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The York Theatre Company winter 2016 Musicals in Mufti Series presentation of Starting Here, Starting Now celebrated its opening night on March 12. The show's writers, David Shire and Richard Maltby Jr., who also directed the production, were both on hand to toast the cast.

Charlotte Maltby poses for a photo flanked by David Shire and her father, Richard Maltby, Jr. — Charlotte Maltby poses for a photo flanked by David Shire and her father, Richard Maltby Jr.
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Starting Here, Starting Now explores the ups and downs of romantic relationships, from first kiss to painful breakup. The musical was first produced in 1976 by Manhattan Theatre Club, and later moved for a 120-performance commercial run at the Barbarann Theater Restaurant. It will play for a limited engagement at the York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's through March 20.

Krystal Joy Brown is embraced by David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr. — Krystal Joy Brown is embraced by David Shire and Richard Maltby Jr.
(© The York Theatre Company)

With music direction by Kevin Stites, the three-member cast includes Krystal Joy Brown (Motown), Charlotte Maltby (Empire), and Bobby Conte Thornton (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum).