In this over-stimulated and pharmaceutically-obsessed world, one almost average suburban family comes to grips with a long buried secret in this haunting and darkly funny new musical. With provocative lyrics and an electrifying score, Next to Normal explores the lengths to which we'll go to keep ourselves sane and our more...
(Applause Books)
(Applause Books)
Kevin Kern, who has graced the stage in Broadway hits like "Finding Neverland" and "Les Miserables," also showcased his talent in the Off-Broadway production of "Next to Normal." more...
(Applause Books)
Jessica Phillips, who was part of the original Broadway cast of "Next to Normal," has also graced the stage in productions like "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" and "Jesus Christ Superstar." more...
(Applause Books)
Catherine Porter, who played Betty Schaefer in "Sunset Boulevard" alongside stars like John Barrowman and Hugh Jackman, also showcased her talents in Goodspeed Productions' 2011 staging of "The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown." more...
(Applause Books)
Awards and Nominations
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Alice Ripley was nominated but did not win.
2008 The Lortels
Outstanding Featured Actor: Aaron Tveit was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Kevin Adams Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Mary Mitchell Campbell Musical Director
Musical Director
Michael Greif Director
Director
Tom Kitt Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Jeff Mahshie Costume Designer
Costume Designer
Brain Ronan Sound Designer
Brian Ronan Sound Designer
Michael Starobin Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Sergio Trujillo Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Mark Wendland Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
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