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Photo Coverage: NEXT TO NORMAL Opens in Los Angeles!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 29, 2010

Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, is making its west coast premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. With a thrilling contemporary score, 'Next to Normal' is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features original Broadway star Alice Ripley, who won the Tony for her performance. Next to Normal also features Asa Somers (Dan), Curt Hansen (Gabe), Emma Hunton (Natalie), Jeremy Kushnier (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) and Preston Sadleir (Henry).

Wishful Drinking Intoxicates at Geffen
by James Sims - Nov 17, 2006

Fisher gives a glimpse into her roller coaster life in this World Premiere one-woman show...