Next to Normal at Beverly Arts Center

Beverly Arts Center announces the return of its Professional Theatre Series with a March 18th-20th production of the Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal.To the outside world, the Goodman family are picture perfect: doting father Dan, his brilliant wife Diana and their two teenagers seem to be living the American Dream. But appearances can be deceiving, and beneath the surface, the cracks are widening. This riveting piece of theatre, which won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, deftly explores mental health and the collateral damage one family endures as they try to maintain their normal. Set to an award-winning rock score by Tom Kitt with a book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, this is one production not to be missed.The cast includes actors Megan Hoyt, Scott Sowinski, James Poynton, Jake Feeney, Gabriella Smurawa, and Ryan Michael Hamman. The show is directed by Emily Nelson, with music direction by Carolyn Jean Brady, lighting design by Richard Keeley, and sound design by Brian Tucker. Stephen Lopez is the stage manager.All shows are in the Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655.