Next to Normal
Diana is right when she sings that you dont have to be happy at all to be happy you're alive. Nor do musicals have to bubble with cheer to transport an audience as this one does.
Ben Brantley, New York Times
Why see Next to Normal?
Next to Normal is a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis.
With provocative lyrics and a score featuring more than 30 original songs, the musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.
Dates
Previews from : 27th March 2009
Opened : 15th April 2009
Closes: 16 January 2011
Audience: Next To Normal may be inappropriate for children aged 13 and under. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Booth Theater.
Run time: 2 hours and 20 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
Show Times
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Matinee | - | - | - | - | - | 2 pm | 3 pm |
| Evening | 8 pm | 7 pm | - | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | 7:30 pm |
Awards
2009 TONY AWARDS
Best Original Score (Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey)
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical (Alice Ripley)
Best Orchestrations (Michael Starobin and Tomm Kitt)
Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical (Brian Yorkey)
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical (J. Robert Spencer)
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical (Jennifer Damiano)
Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Mark Wendland)
Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Kevin Adams)
Best Sound Design of a Musical (Brian Ronan)
Best Direction of a Musical (Michael Greif)
Reviews
Customer reviews
9 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
John
So True to Life
I just saw the show last night 10/21. I can not tell you how it made me feel to see "my life" on stage. I have suffered from BP and my daughter and wife have been my support system. The dynamics,energery and shear raw emotion captured the life behind closed doors and the public facades.
Musically it was amazing, it has been a long time since I have gotten to my feet for a standing ovation. It is a must see for all. It truly shows the audience mental health is a chronic disease and as in any chronic disease it affects an entire family. Thank-you so much for opening the doors to the "Next to Normal" life of so many . Bravo! ... Read more
Dan Levold
Brilliant
I have to sway this was one of the best musicals i have seen. It had me fighting back tears. I am going back to see it again tonight. LOVE IT. ... Read more
Kathy
Just Incredible
I loved this new musical. Din't know what to expect and it was a great surprise to enjoy something so fresh and new. Don't miss it - you won't regret seeing it! ... Read more
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