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.
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Adam Chanler-Berat, who originated the role of Henry in Next to Normal both on and off Broadway, has also starred in the world premiere of Amelie at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and recently played George in Sunday in the Park with George at the Huntington Theatre. more...
Jennifer Damiano received a Tony Award nomination for her role as “Natalie” in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Next to Normal. more...
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Meghann Fahy made her Broadway debut in the musical Next to Normal, where she initially served as the standby for Jennifer Damiano before taking over the role of Natalie Goodman in 2010, and continued to captivate audiences until the show's closing in 2011. more...
Louis Hobson, who originated the role of the Doctor in the Broadway production of Next to Normal, has also portrayed notable characters such as Ted Hinton in Bonnie & Clyde and has an impressive regional theatre resume including roles in West Side Story, Evita, and Miss Saigon. more...
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Jessica Phillips, who was part of the original Broadway cast of Next to Normal, has an impressive resume that includes originating roles in Priscilla Queen of the Desert and participating in the 25th anniversary revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. more...
Alice Ripley, hailed as “simply astonishing” by The New York Times, won a Tony Award for her unforgettable portrayal of Diana in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal. more...
Aaron Tveit, who has an extensive Broadway resume including his role in Next to Normal, earned his first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. more...
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Awards and Nominations
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Leading Actress in a Musical: Alice Ripley won.
2009 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: J. Robert Spencer was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Jennifer Damiano was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Alice Ripley won.
Production Team
Kevin Adams Lighting Designer
Charlie Alterman Musical Director
Michael Greif Director
Tom Kitt Orchestrator
Jeff Mahshie Costume Designer
Brian Ronan Sound Designer
Michael Starobin Orchestrator
Sergio Trujillo Choreographer
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Mark Wendland Scenic Designer
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