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Next to Normal

Ages: 14+
Closing: February 03, 2020

Next to Normal - 2020 Washington, DC (Regional) History , Info & More

Kennedy Center [Eisenhower Theatre]
2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566
Run Type Limited Run
Market Washington, DC (Regional)
Previews January 29, 2020
The original Broadway director of Next to Normal, Michael Greif helms a star studded cast featuring Tony Award® winner Rachel Bay Jones (Dear Evan Hansen, Pippin) and Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, Shuffle Along) in the latest installment of our hit series Broadway Center Stage. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards®—including Best Original Score—and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Next to Normal takes an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness.

Next to Normal - 2020 - Washington, DC (Regional) Cast

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Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Tony Danza, Paulo Szot and more. 

Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Bob Hupp to Retire in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026


Syracuse Stage's current artistic director Robert Hupp will retire after a decade of leading the region’s premier professional theatre. He will step down at the completion of the 2026/2027 season after programming the 2027/2028 season.

Talia Suskauer Dives Deep Into Her Latest Role in A WALK ON THE MOON
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 5, 2026


Now running at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre is A Walk on the Moon. Inspired by the acclaimed 1999 film, A Walk on the Moon is directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller and features a book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, music and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, and choreography by Josh Prince. In this interview, Talia Suskauer, who plays 'Pearl', reflects on the rehearsal process and the journey of the new musical so far.

Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026


Tony Danza returns to 54 Below with his Sinatra tribute show this July, joined by Linda Eder and a packed lineup of Broadway and cabaret stars.

NEXT TO NORMAL Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026


BroadwayWorld looks back on the original Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical 'Next to Normal.'

Full Cast Set for INTO THE WOODS at Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026


The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!

Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more. 

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 17, 2026


Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.

SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026


Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Jennifer Leigh Warren and Michael Thomas Grant Join MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Broadway's Jennifer Leigh Warren and Grey's Anatomy and Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist star Michael Thomas Grant have been cast in the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA.

Meet the Cast of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Performances are now underway for  CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!

Interview: Aubrey Johnson Celebrates Unique New Album THE LIVELY AIR at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 11, 2026


The singer-songwriter's new album will be released 3/20 from Greenleaf Music. The album release concert is 3/22 at Birdland. Read a conversation with Johnson about the new album.

TRU to Present 'Designs For A Living: How Clothes Make The Character'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026


TRU is in its sixth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings, and celebrating its 300th consecutive conversation. Up next is Designs for a Living: How Clothes Make the Character.

Theater Resources Unlimited Marks Fifth Year Of Weekly Community Gatherings
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026


Theater Resources Unlimited is marking five years of weekly Community Gatherings for theater artists and professionals. The virtual series began during the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued as an ongoing forum for discussion and connection.

TRU to Present 'Opening Up: US Theater Makers And The Global Scene'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will host its next Community Gathering on Zoom, focusing on the ongoing dialogue between US theater makers and the global scene.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025


In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

Cabaret Roundup: December 29-January 4- Sandra Bernhardt, Charles Busch & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 29, 2025


Here are a few top picks to consider this week including New Years Eve celebrations, Glee's Matthew Morrison in a new solo show, a celebration of golden age Broadway, and more.

Interview: Heather Orth of INTO THE WOODS at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Nov 25, 2025


BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area favorite Heather Orth who is appearing as Cinderella's Stepmother in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's 'Into the Woods' at San Francisco Playhouse through January 17th.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Will Return to Stream on National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025


National Theatre at Home has announced the addition of James Corden's smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors and Indhu Rubasingham's Bacchae to its winter offering.

GALA Hispanic Theatre Will Present DC Premiere of THE OTHER SIDE STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025


GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the DC premiere of THE OTHER SIDE STORY, a one-man musical created and performed by Puerto Rican artist Ángel Vázquez.

David Tennant, Caissie Levy, and Juliet Stevenson Lead New Season of Streaming Releases on National Theatre at Home
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025


This Winter, National Theatre at Home will welcome a trio of powerful new titles for streaming worldwide — from a West End revival starring David Tennant, to an award-winning musical that redefined modern theatre, and more.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

THE LITERAL DEMON I SUMMONED TO GET MY EX-BOYFRIEND BACK Sets Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025


Chris Rivera's new supernatural comedic play The Literal Demon I Summoned to Get My Ex-Boyfriend Back will receive a staged industry reading at Intar Theatre. Learn more!

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Listen: Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025


Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3, the highly anticipated third album by Jaime Lozano & The Familia, is now available. The new album features Latin artists and Broadway stars, including Tom Kitt, Krystina Alabado, Lorna Courtney, Florencia Cuenca, and more. Check it out here!

Next to Normal History

Other Productions of Next to Normal

2008   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2009   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2010   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2013   Weston Playhouse Production
2024   West End
West End

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