Photo Flash: First Look at Bets Malone and More in SDMT's NEXT TO NORMAL

San Diego Musical Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize winning NEXT TO NORMAL, (press opening this Saturday, September 27) at the North Park Theatre. Preview is tonight, September 26, 2014, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a mother, Diana Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional power- house that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family's world intact.

The cast features Bets Malone* (Diana Goodman), Robert J. Townsend* (Dan Goodman), Eddie Egan* (Gabriel "Gabe" Goodman), Lindsay Joan (Natalie Goodman), Eric Parker(Henry), and Geno Carr* (Dr. Madden). *Member of Actors Equity

Single tickets for SDMT's production of NEXT TO NORMAL are $26.00, $36.00, $46.00 and $56.00. Children 16 years and under receive a $10 discount. Seniors 65 years and older receive a $5.00 dis- count. Equity and Actor's Alliance may purchase up to 2 tickets at half price. Groups of 10 or more receive a 25% discount. For individual or group tickets contact the Administrative Office at 858-560- 5740 or visit SDMT online at www.sdmt.org. NEXT TO NORMAL show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m..

Photo Credit: John Howard