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David Cromer next to normal

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David Cromer next to normal#1
Posted: 3/1/18 at 4:43pm

This has got my attention. More than a year away in Chicago but I wonder if this has the potential to at least match the original production.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/David-Cromer-to-Direct-NEXT-TO-NORMAL-at-Writers-Theatre-Full-Season-Announcement-20180301

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David Cromer next to normal#2
Posted: 3/1/18 at 4:51pm

With Cromer involved it could be better than the original.

He knows his stuff.

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David Cromer next to normal#3
Posted: 3/1/18 at 11:23pm

Having seen The Band’s Visit and the Treasurer (and nothing else of Cromer’s work) I’m imagining a very understated, quiet version of Next to Normal, which would be unusual indeed.

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David Cromer next to normal#4
Posted: 3/2/18 at 7:59am

Big fan of Cromer, would be very interested in seeing his take on the show!

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David Cromer next to normal#5
Posted: 3/2/18 at 8:16am

Stephen Santa, a director in Pittsburgh, staged a semi-pro production of "Next to Normal" in 2015, and Pittsburgher and n2n veteran Anthony Rapp came to see the show. He was so impressed, he called Kitt and Yorkey and they flew in to see the show. Consensus among many people was that the production may have been better-conceived than the Broadway run.

I wasn't in the show, but I got to review it and two of my keyboards from my instrument collection were rented for the show.

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David Cromer next to normal#6
Posted: 3/2/18 at 11:32am

Love Cromer. Can't wait to hear more!

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Posted: 3/3/18 at 11:23am

The greatest Rent I've ever seen was a Cromer directed, traverse staged production in Chicago a couple of years ago.

I love that this Broadway and off-Broadway director (by the time NTN is produced a possibly Tony winning director) still comes back to Chicago to direct second tier regional productions!

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David Cromer next to normal#8
Posted: 3/4/18 at 8:48am

What do you think of a NY transfer? Not necessarily Broadway. I know it's soon, but we've already had a Spring Awakening revival, and Spring Awakening was only two years older.

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Posted: 3/4/18 at 10:50am

I love that this Broadway and off-Broadway director (by the time NTN is produced a possibly Tony winning director) still comes back to Chicago to direct second tier regional productions!"

I had the same thought. He's likely making less than a month's rent for it and gig that pay less don't take less time. It's commendable. I imagine the success of BAND'S VISIT help make it financially possibly, but all the same, how wonderful for the Writers Theatre.

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David Cromer next to normal#10
Posted: 3/4/18 at 11:05am

Absolutely enjoyed the writers theatre production of parade and I can’t wait for this!

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David Cromer next to normal#11
Posted: 3/4/18 at 11:27am

GlindatheGood22 said: "What do you think of a NY transfer? Not necessarily Broadway. I know it's soon, but we've already had a Spring Awakening revival, and Spring Awakening was only two years older."

Pretty unlikely. Cromer is from Chicago and returns there with some regularity to work. He does it because he loves the Chicago theatre community.

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David Cromer next to normal#12
Posted: 3/4/18 at 12:44pm

I came here to joke that I’d rather see a David Cronenberg production of Next to Normal, but then I pictured that and I desperately want it now.

More realistically, I’d love a low budget but surreal TV movie version for SyFy, produced by Nick Antosca. I’ve always believed that a film version would ideally lean more towards the uncanny and “genre” elements of the story, and make it a true “magic or mundane” psychological drama-thriller. Antosca does amazing work with Channel Zero, the smartest and artsiest horror show since Twin Peaks.

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Posted: 3/4/18 at 1:43pm

I’d like to plan a trip to Chicago to coincide with this and CSO’s Aida. I’m not familiar with this company but for those who are, do they generally extend productions? I think this has the makings of being a big hit artistically and financially so I would presume (read: hope) so.