Next to Normal 2009 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: April 15, 2009
Closing: January 16, 2011

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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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Married Couple Mazzie & Danieley Take Over in NEXT TO NORMAL 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2010


The New York Times is reporting that real-life married couple Marrin Mazzie and Jason Danieley will be taking over the lead roles in Next to Normal on July 19th. This will mark the couple's first on-stage pairing in a Broadway show.

Damiano to Depart NEXT TO NORMAL 7/18, Fahy to Take Over
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2010


Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano will play her final performance as Natalie in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal on Sunday, July 18 at 7:30p.m. As previously announced, Tony Award winner Alice Ripley and two-time Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James will also play their final performance on that date. Meghann Fahy will assume the role of Natalie on Monday, July 19th.

STAGE TUBE: NEXT TO NORMAL Releases YouTube Mash-Up Project
by Nicolas Coburn - July 13, 2010


Fans from around the nation raised their voices to the songs of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL. Now, those voices have been remixed in Broadway's first official Mash-up - a musical montage showing the passion behind the multiple award-winning Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the mash-up below!

Photo Coverage: NEXT TO NORMAL Plays Joe's Pub for Broadway Impact
by Monica Simoes - June 25, 2010


On June 23, Broadway Impact hosted their inaugural show of their summer concert series at Joe's Pub, featuring the cast of Next to Normal. On board for the concert were Kyle Dean Massey, Jennifer Damiano, Adam Chanler- Berat, Jessica Phillips, Meghann Fahy and Brian Crum. The concert was hosted by Kate Shindle. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the event and brings you full coverage below!

Damiano to Depart NEXT TO NORMAL 7/18, Fahy to Take Over
by Robert Diamond - June 8, 2010


Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano will play her final performance as Natalie in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal on Sunday, July 18 at 7:30p.m. As previously announced, Tony Award winner Alice Ripley and two-time Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James will also play their final performance on that date. Meghann Fahy will assume the role of Natalie on Monday, July 19th.

TV Interview: Brian d'Arcy James Talks NEXT TO NORMAL
by Robert Diamond - June 4, 2010


Monday, May 17, Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James returned to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal for a special limited engagement. d'Arcy James was the original 'Dan Goodman' in the Second Stage Theatre off-Broadway production of the acclaimed musical, and took on the role of 'Shrek' in Shrek: The Musical as Next to Normal continued it's development in workshop and at the Arena Stage in Washington D.C.

Married Couple Mazzie & Danieley Take Over in NEXT TO NORMAL 7/19
by Robert Diamond - June 3, 2010


The New York Times is reporting that real-life married couple Marrin Mazzie and Jason Danieley will be taking over the lead roles in Next to Normal on July 19th. This will mark the couple's first on-stage pairing in a Broadway show.

TV: Brian d'Arcy James in NEXT TO NORMAL
by Robert Diamond - May 28, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com just got our hands on the first official footage of Brian D'Arcy James in NEXT TO NORMAL (from the show's original Off-Broadway run).

STAGE TUBE: NEXT TO NORMAL's d'Arcy James Performs 'I've Been' on GMA!
by Jessica Lewis - May 27, 2010


This morning, Next to Normal stars Alice Ripley, Brian D'Arcy James and Kyle Dean Massey visited Good Morning America to perform 'I Am the One' and 'I've Been' from the Tony-winning score by Tom Kitt. Check out Brian d'Arcy James belt out 'I've Been' below! Click here to watch the trio perform 'I Am the One.'

STAGE TUBE: NEXT TO NORMAL Performs on GMA!
by Jessica Lewis - May 27, 2010


This morning, Next to Normal stars Alice Ripley, Brian d'Arcy James and Kyle Dean Massey visited Good Morning America to perform 'Who I Am' from the Tony-winning score by Tom Kitt. Check out their performance below!

Ripley Departs NORMAL on Bway July 18; Leads Nat'l Tour This Fall
by Jessica Lewis - May 26, 2010


Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Next to Normal, will play her final Broadway performance on Sunday, July 18 at 7:30p.m. Ms. Ripley will reprise her acclaimed performance in the musical's entire 36-week multi-city North American tour, launching November 23 with a six-week engagement at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, followed by confirmed engagements in San Diego, Seattle, Des Moines, Providence, Hartford, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, St. Paul, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Washington, DC, and more cities to be announced in the near future.

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
2020   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2024   West End
West End

Next to Normal - 2009 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Tom Kitt
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Musical Alice Ripley
2009 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Brian Yorkey
2009 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Greif
2009 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kevin Adams
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical David Stone
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Ellen Richard
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Carole Rothman
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Second Stage Theatre
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Patrick Catullo
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara Whitman
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical James L. Nederlander
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Michael Starobin
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Tom Kitt
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Michael Starobin
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Tom Kitt
2009 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tom Kitt
2009 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Brian Yorkey
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical J. Robert Spencer
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Jennifer Damiano
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Alice Ripley
2009 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Mark Wendland
2009 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Brian Ronan

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