NEXT TO NORMAL Opens this Weekend at Broad Brook Opera House

The Opera House Players will present the creative, thought-provoking musical NEXT TO NORMAL from May 3 - 19, 2013, at the Broad Brook Opera House, 107 Main Street, Broad Brook, CT. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Following the Sunday, May 5th performance, the audience is invited to stay for a panel discussion on "Bipolar Disorder: On Stage and In Real Life." Tickets can be purchased online at www.operahouseplayers.org or by calling the box office at 860-292-6068. The show will be directed by area performer and director Sharon FitzHenry, with musical direction by Bill Martin.

NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a family coming to terms with crisis, relationship and mental illness as it bravely faces the future. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this powerful pop-rock musical has an intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful story which aims right at the heart. Winner of three Tony Awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, The New York Times called it "Brave, breathtaking ...a feel-everything musical."

The Opera House Players is a non-profit community theatre, presenting four major musicals each season. The 2013-2012 season will include COMPANY, CABARET, LES MISERABLES, and a show to be announced. Season ticket packages are available by calling the box office at 860-292-6068. The historic Broad Brook Opera House is an intimate venue with seating for 170.