Next to Normal at Vanguard Theater Company
Dates: (11/10/2021 - 11/21/2021 )
Vanguard Theater Company |
3 South Mountain Ave
Montclair, 07042
Phone: 9736322523
Tickets: $30 - $35
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Next to Normal is an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, won the Pulitzer Prize and three Tony Awards, including Best Original Score. Vanguard's production stars Broadway actress Erica Dorfler (Memphis, Book of Mormon, Great Comet, A Christmas Carol) as Diana, adds an additional layer to this show, exploring how, in multi-racial families, mental health issues are often compounded by the environment around you, in this case, a "typical" suburb. Come laugh, cry, and heal with Vanguard in one of the ten performances of this groundbreaking show.
- Brian Yorkey
- Tom Kitt
Authors
Ages: 13 and older
Cast and Creative team for Next to Normal at Vanguard Theater Company
Erica Dorfler (AEA), Diana. Erica made her Broadway debut in the 2010 Tony Award‐winning hit Memphis, followed by the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award‐winning The Book of Mormon, and the original Broadway cast of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Lou Steele (AEA), Dan. Regional credits include Diner, Violet, Songs for a New World.
Josslyn Shaw, Natalie, at performances on even numbered dates.
Marcus Beckett, Gabe, at performances on even numbered dates.
Aaron, Henry, at performances on even numbered dates.
Racquel Williams, Natalie, at performances on odd numbered dates.
Charles Fusari, Gabe, at performances on odd numbered dates.
Draytin Freude, Henry, at performances on odd numbered dates.
News About Next to Normal at Vanguard Theater Company
NBCU Recognizes Vanguard Theater For Flipping The Script On Race
April 23, 2024NBCU Academy, an award-winning education initiative for aspiring journalists and media professionals, recognizes Vanguard Theater for its groundbreaking efforts in challenging traditional theater norms, by transforming the stage by promoting diversity and inclusion.
Interview: Director Janeece Freeman Clark of SPRING AWAKENING at Vanguard Theater Company in Montclair
July 07, 2023Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Janeece Freeman Clark about her career and the Spring Awakening at Vanguard Theater Company.
Vanguard Theater Company to Present NEXT TO NORMAL
November 01, 2021When Vanguard Theater Company chose Next to Normal as the company's opening production in its new Montclair theater (performances begin November 10), founding Artistic Director Janeece Freeman Clark wanted to take a fresh look at the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical.
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