Tom Kitt News

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards®, Next to Normal explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With powerful lyrics and an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful musical aims right for the heart with its story of a family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future. Actors' Playhouse is the first regional theatre in South Florida to produce the show following its long Broadway run and National Tour. Next to Normal will be presented at the Miracle Theatre from January 18 - February 12, 2012.

Due to popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces a one-week extension of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and book & lyrics by Brian Yorkey.

According to MTV News, Tony winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey are busy writng the score for the movie musical, 'Sweet Valley High.' Based on the book series of the same title, the movie will inlcude a screenplay by Diablo Cody.

Casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT, the explosive Broadway hit called "wonderfully raucous" and "emotionally charged" by The New York Times, which will make its Raleigh premiere January 31 - February 5, 2012 at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

The Public Theater has just announced the return of PUBLIC SINGS! on March 5, 2012, an unforgettable evening that celebrates the rich history of musicals produced by The Public Theater, including HAIR, A Chorus Line, and Caroline, or Change, as well as new musicals in development like February House premiering at The Public this May. This intimate evening at Joe's Pub will welcome to the stage many popular Public Theater and Joe's Pub artists, including Laura Benanti, David Byrne, Raul Esparza, Jesse L. Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Steven Pasquale, as well as offer a sneak peak at upcoming musicals. PUBLIC SINGS! tickets can be purchased by calling the Development Office at (212) 539-8554.

A day-of-performance student rush for a limited number of orchestra pit seats will take place daily for Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT, playing at the Detroit Opera House from January 17 - 22.

Interart Theatre and Royal Family Productions (RFP) are proud to announce that Anthony Rapp (RENT) and Dee Roscioli (Wicked) and James Kautz (Amoralists) will star in the US premiere of Dedalus Lounge written by Irish playwright Gary Duggan, directed by RFP's Chris Henry, with original musical by Anthony Rapp and Daniel A. Weiss. Dedalus Lounge will begin performances January 8 and will open on January 12 and will initially run through January 30, 2012 at the Interart Theatre Annex (500 West 52 Street, 2nd Floor). Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006 .

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Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will hold a community forum about the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 5:00PM in the Keating Theatre (located at 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota FL, 34236). The forum is free to attend, but requires reservations. Reservations can be made by calling the box office at (941) 366-9000.

'Casi Normales' es la versión argentina del musical 'Next to Normal', ganador de tres premios Tony y un Pulitzer. Se destaca Laura Conforte en un gran elenco.

Denver Center Attractions has announced a high-spirited, award-winning season of Broadway hits headed to Denver.

LA's Next Great Stage Star™ 2012 bows to the New Year beginning Sunday, January 8th at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's, the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in Los Angeles.

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards®, Next to Normal explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With powerful lyrics and an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful musical aims right for the heart with its story of a family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future. Actors' Playhouse is the first regional theatre in South Florida to produce the show following its long Broadway run and National Tour. Next to Normal will be presented at the Miracle Theatre from January 18 - February 12, 2012.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph, Chicago) for a limited three-week engagement March 6 - 25, 2012. Individual tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards®, Next to Normal explores how one suburban family copes with crisis.

LA's Next Great Stage Star™ 2012 bows to the New Year beginning Sunday, January 8th at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's, the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in Los Angeles.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph, Chicago) for a limited three-week engagement March 6 - 25, 2012. Individual tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will hold a community forum about the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 5:00PM in the Keating Theatre (located at 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota FL, 34236). The forum is free to attend, but requires reservations. Reservations can be made by calling the box office at (941) 366-9000.