next to normal is a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis. With provocative lyrics, and an electrifying score of more than 30 original songs, Next to Normal shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family's world intact.
The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, will next present Next to Normal. This, the third offering of the BRT's 12th Season, opens May 25th and runs through June 16th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tenn. for a run through May 5.
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre brings NEXT TO NORMAL and the Goodman household to Little Rock audiences this summer for a limited engagement. The rock musical will play from tonight, May 1st through the 27th.
TheatreSquared announced today the TheatreSquared Season 7, the 2012/13 lineup. The four-play season includes the Olivier Award-winning comedy NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn, PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT, a comedy by Tennessee Williams, Stephen Karam's SONS OF THE PROPHET, and the 2010 Pulitzer- and three-time Tony Award-winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL.
Red Branch Theatre Company is the first organization in Columbia to premiere NEXT TO NORMAL. The show runs on select dates from April 6th through April 22nd at Drama Learning Center in Columbia.
Multi award winning musical Next to Normal is coming to Sydney for a strictly limited season at the Capitol Theatre playing from 13 September to 7 October 2012. Next to Normal is an acclaimed, groundbreaking musical that won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards.
Today in 2009, Next to Normal opened at the Booth Theatre, where it ran for 733 performances. Next to Normal is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. Its story concerns a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. The musical also addresses such issues as grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. It was nominated for eleven 2009 Tony Awards and won three, Best Original Score, Best Orchestration and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for Alice Ripley. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, becoming just the eighth musical in history to receive the honor.
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre is scheduled to bring NEXT TO NORMAL and the Goodman household to Little Rock audiences this summer for a limited engagement. The rock musical will play from May 1st through the 27th. Tickets to NEXT TO NORMAL are availabe by calling The Rep's box office at (501) 378-0405, or online at https://tickets.therep.org/TheatreManager/1/login&event=0. For more information regarding the production in the future, visit http://www.stagestheatre.com/cms_current__season/nexttonormal.html.
Next to Normal is described as 'a heart-swelling, acutely searing dissection of a mother's mental illness and her suburban family trying to hold it all together. A brave, powerfully emotional musical takes on new territory, with the musical format and taking on serious issues, with mix of raw energy and grace.'
Due to demand, SpeakEasy Stage Company is adding a seventh and final week of performances for its production of the groundbreaking musical NEXT TO NORMAL. The show will now play thru Sunday, April 22, after which it must close. Tickets for these new dates go on sale Wed., March 28 at 9am (online) and noon (phone and walk-up).
Midvale Main Street prides itself in staging unique-to-Utah musicals, and "Next to Normal" should not be missed.
Carrnivale Theatrics, founded by Artistic Director Justin Fortunato and Music Director Robert Neumeyer in 2009, has enjoyed three years of critically acclaimed productions at the New Hazlett Theater (Sweeney Todd 2009, Ragtime 2010 and Into The Woods 2011)
The Kauffman Theatre is scheduled to bring NEXT TO NORMAL and the Goodman household to Houston audiences this summer for a limited engagement. The rock musical will play the theater's main stage from June 5 to June 10. No further casting or creative details have been announced, but BroadwayWorld will keep you informed as the Goodman family takes shape.
NEXT TO NORMAL, written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, plays the Everett Theatre in Middleton, DE through March 18th.
The New Jersey Premiere of NEXT TO NORMAL will be presented with The Premier Theatre starting March 23rd at The Premier Room at The Berkley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park, NJ.
NEXT TO NORMAL, written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will play the Everett Theatre in Middleton, DE from March 9th-18th.
Old Library Theatre presents a limited run of composer Tom Kitt, and book writer and lyricist Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, NEXT TO NORMAL (N2N), on March 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23 at 8 p.m.; and March 11, 18, and 25 at 2 p.m. at Fair Lawn Community Center (10-10 20th Street). In anticipation of its opening night, the production's cast members had recently sat down with Charlie Alterman, N2N on Broadway's musical director and conductor, for a music rehearsal and a vocal workshop.
Arizona Theatre Company announces its 46th Season as Arizona's leading professional theatre by producing six plays in 2012-2013 in Tucson and Phoenix. Audiences will experience six mainstage productions. The coming season, announced by Artistic Director David Ira Goldstein in his 21st season with ATC, promises award-winning recent Broadway hits in brand-new ATC productions.
Counter Productions will present the area premiere of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Next to Normal. Winner of 3 Tony Awards including Best Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Ethan Paulini will direct with musical direction by Casey Sanderson.
NEXT TO NORMAL, written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will play the Everett Theatre in Middleton, DE from March 9th-18th.
The Stages Repertory Theatre is proud to bring NEXT TO NORMAL and the Goodman household to Houston audiences this summer. The rock musical will play the theater's main stage from May 16 to June 24. Tickets start at $19 and are available at www.stagestheatre.com. Performances are scheduled for Wednesdays through Sundays.
Victoria Theatre Association announced the 2012-2013 Premier Health Partners Broadway Series, Projects Unlimited Variety Series, Star Attractions, PNC Family Series, as well as the new National Geographic Live Series tonight at a special event for subscribers, donors and friends of Victoria Theatre Association.
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) needs volunteers for an upcoming event, an actor to fill the role of Mitch in SPELLING BEE, Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL, men for ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, all roles for NUNSENSE II, PETER COTTONTAIL, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and 45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY.
One family is about to face the music. A suburban mom suffering from bipolar disorder decides to stop taking her medication and the fallout forces her and her family to confront the memories they have each avoided.
San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo has announced San Jose Repertory Theatre's 2012-2013 season, with seven productions starting August 30, 2012 to July 14, 2013.
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) needs volunteers for an upcoming event, an actor to fill the role of Mitch in SPELLING BEE, Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL, men for ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, all roles for NUNSENSE II, PETER COTTONTAIL, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and 45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY.
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