Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Music by Tom Kitt
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Next to Normal explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart.
​Director
Kelly Thomas
Music Director
Corinne Nelsen
Stage Manager
Kristen McPhie
The Cast.
DIANA GOODMAN — A woman battling bipolar disorder and the weight of grief. Warm, loving, unpredictable, and emotionally complex. Vocal powerhouse role.
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DAN GOODMAN — Diana’s husband. Loyal, exhausted, hopeful, and in deep denial about the family’s struggles. Requires emotional stamina and strong vocals.
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NATALIE GOODMAN — The overachieving, overlooked daughter. Brilliant, anxious, sarcastic, and yearning for connection.
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GABE GOODMAN — Charismatic, mysterious, charming, and energetic. A major vocal role with strong physical presence.
HENRY — Natalie’s classmate and love interest. Chill, supportive, a little awkward, and warm-hearted.
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DR. MADDEN / DR. FINE — A dual role.
Dr. Fine: Diana’s practical, somewhat sterile psychiatrist.
Dr. Madden: The charismatic, “rock star” therapist with intensity and presence
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Female, 40s-50s, Range G3-B5
Male, 40s-50s, Range Ab2-B4
Female, teens-20s, G3-F5
Male, late teens-20s, Range C3-C5
Male, late teens-20s, Range: G3-B4
Male, 30s-50s, Range: A2-A4
The Performances.
Thursday, February 12th
Friday, February 13th
Saturday, February 14th
Thursday, February 19th
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Friday, February 20th
Saturday, February 21st​
​Thursday, February 26th
Friday, February 27th
Saturday, February 28th​
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
2:00 pm
Saturday, February 28th​​Thursday, March 5th
Friday, March 6th​
Saturday, March 7th​
7:30pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
“NEXT TO NORMAL" is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.