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Opened: January 29, 2020
Closing: February 03, 2020

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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.

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Ariana Grande's New Album Is House Music With a Mix of R&B: 'Sweetener Meets Thank U, Next'
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2024


Ariana Grande is previewing what her upcoming album might sound like. Since the Grammy-winner announced that she won't be releasing more singles from the album until its release, a new video posted to her social media gives an inside look at her label's first reaction to the album. Watch the video!

Student Blog: It's Okay to Transfer Schools
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Feb 19, 2024


And don’t you dare settle for anything less than what you want and deserve. Because once you find that perfect fit for you, it is amazing. Transferring was so so scary, but that fear is nothing compared to the joy I have now.

GRUMPY MONKEY, THE MUSICAL World Premiere Extends at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024


Pasadena Playhouse is extending its world premiere of Grumpy Monkey, The Musical  through Sunday, March 10.

Selena Gomez to Release 'Love On' Single Next Week
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024


Selena Gomez is releasing her new single next week. 'Love On' is believed to be the lead single for her third solo studio album. Gomez started teasing the new era by releasing 'Single Soon' last summer. Check out a first look photo for the new single by the Only Murders in the Building star now!

Ariana Grande & Mariah Carey to Drop 'Yes, And?' Remix on Friday
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024


Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey are joining forces for a 'yes, and?' remix. After the upcoming Wicked star changed her profile picture to a framed photo of her eye, Carey changed her profile picture to a similar photo, seemingly confirming that the remix could be in the works.

Robi Hager, Angel Sigala, And Elena Camp to Headline TICK, TICK... BOOM! at Theatre Horizon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024


A star-studded cast is planned for Theatre Horizon's upcoming production of tick, tick...BOOM!, composed by the late Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Charlotte Wakefield, Jamie Muscato & More to Star in SPRING AWAKENING 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024


Initial cast members have been revealed for the 15th Anniversary concert of the original West End production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING.

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2024


AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

Larry Owens, Veronica Mansour & More to Receive 2023 Jonathan Larson Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024


The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant. Learn more about the grant and the winners here.

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM US Premiere Extends At Connelly Theater Upstairs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024


THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a quietly galvanizing play produced and directed by Jack Serio, extends its run at Connelly Theater Upstairs. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2024


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!

Interview: Cassandra Marie Murphy's Sharpening Her Acting Chops in SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Gil Kaan - Feb 1, 2024


A Noise Within puts their unique spin on Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street opening February 17, 2024 (with previews starting February 11th). ANW’s co-producing artistic director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott directs the cast of: Geoff Elliott, James Everts, Amber Liekhus, Joanna A. Jones, Jeremy Rabb, Cassandra Marie Murphy, Kasey Mahaffy, Josey Montana McCoy and Harrison White.  Cassandra, who plays the cutting role of Mrs. Lovett, graciously took time from juggling her rehearsals with her motherly duties to answer a few of my queries.

Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Is a Concept Album: It's 'Pieces of the Same Story'
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2024


Ariana Grande is giving an inside look at her upcoming album, 'Eternal Sunshine.' Grande announced her seventh studio album at the top of the new year. While she had put new music on hold for over two years to work on filming the Wicked movie musical, once the strike started she went back to the studio to work with Max Martin.

Full Cast Announced For Philippa Gregory's RICHARD, MY RICHARD Opening At Shakespeare North Playhouse On 8 March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024


The full cast has been announced for best-selling historical author Philippa Gregory's playwright debut Richard, My Richard.

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024


Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Tony Danza Will Lead Industry Reading of New Play RADIO GALAXY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024


Tony Danza will star in an industry reading of new play, Radio Galaxy, next month! Learn more about the reading here!

THE NEW ABNORMAL Comes to Adelaide Fringe Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024


The New Abnormal will be at the Goodwood Theatre and Studios as part of the Adelaide Fringe for its World Premiere run. After winning the 2020 Phillips’ Mill Emerging Playwrights Completion, and the 2020 Segora One Act Play Award from Poetry and Prose, Jeff Stolzers latest work will have its first performance at this year’s Adelaide Fringe.

PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).

NYWIFT Members' Projects Selected for 2024 Sundance Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


NY Women in Film & Television announces five projects from six members selected for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, including 'Girls State' and 'Look into my Eyes.'

World Premiere of DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD to be Presented by The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo will present the world premiere of 'Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad' by Ashley Smiley.

Design Team Set For Dael Orlandersmith's SPIRITUS / VIRGIL'S DANCE at Rattlestick Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


​​​​​​​Rattlestick Theater has announced the full creative team behind the New York premiere of SPIRITUS/VIRGIL's DANCE.

Photo: Ariana Grande Unveils New Album Cover
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2024


Ariana Grande has unveiled her new album cover. In a new Instagram Story, the Grammy-winner said that the cover photo for her new single, dropping Friday, is also one of the covers for her new album. Check out the photo now before new, additional album covers are unveiled.

Ariana Grande Announces New Single 'yes, and?'
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2024


Ariana Grande will be releasing her new single from her upcoming album, 'yes, and?,' next week. Grande recently teased the new single by wearing a crew neck with the title printed on it. She previously used the promotional tactic when wearing a 'no tears left to cry' sweatshirt, before the 'Sweetener' lead single was released.

See Jordan Beswick & Amelia Campbell, and More in January At The Drama Book Shop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


Join in at the Drama Book Shop for their January events. See who is taking part!

VIDEO: Aigul Akhmetshina and Piotr Beczała Perform “Je vais danser en votre honneur” from Bizet's CARMEN At The Metropolitan Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023


The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of Bizet's Carmen by acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell, opening on Sunday, December 31, at 6:30PM. In her highly anticipated Met debut, Cracknell reinvigorates the classic story of deadly passion with a staging that moves the action to modern day and explores themes that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries.

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

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