next to normal 2013

Ages: 14+
Opened: July 12, 2013
Closing: July 27, 2013

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Weston Playhouse
12 Park Street Weston, VT 05161

Soaring and diving on a Tony-winning rock score, Next to Normal peels back the facade of a suburban family dealing with mental illness and other contemporary American struggles. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this emotional story reveals the risks and rewards of being truly alive.

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Industry Pro Newsletter: Gen Z is 'Broadway Curious', New Zealanders Continue Strong Arts Engagement
by Alex Freeman - Apr 29, 2024


Reports from both New Zealand and the United States show that not only is participation in the arts not waning, there is a large population that holds an interest in engaging with the arts. The question emerges of how best to reach these audiences with the right information and prices that can turn them from being curious to regular attendees.

Telly Leung Will Star in Stage Adaptation of Oscar-Nominated Film THE WEDDING BANQUET
by Joshua Wright - Apr 15, 2024


Broadway's Telly Leung (Aladdin, Allegiance) will star in a stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated film The Wedding Banquet in Taipei.

Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 11, 2024
by - Apr 11, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 11, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!

Two World Premieres Set For the Unicorn Theatre as Part of Rachel Bagshaw's Inaugural Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


Newly appointed Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw has announced two world premieres of major book adaptations as part of her inaugural season at the Unicorn, plus the release of Roald Dahl’s The Magic Finger in partnership with Roald Dahl Story Company as part of Unicorn Online.

Video: Vanessa Williams Channels Miranda Priestley at THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Photoshoot
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Vanessa Williams is channeling Miranda Priestley in an all new video! In the video, posted on the official social media platforms of the forthcoming The Devil Wears Prada musical, Williams is seen 'in character' during a photoshoot. Check out the fun video here!

The National & The War On Drugs Set The 'Zen Diagram Tour'
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024


GRAMMY-award winning rock bands The National and The War On Drugs announced their 2024 Zen Diagram Tour across North America, marking the first time the two bands have toured together. The tour also includes a show at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Special guest Lucius will be joining across all dates except Mexico City.

THE DOCTOR Debuts in Hong Kong at HK Rep in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


The Doctor will debut in Hong Kong at HK Rep next month. The play dissects the furtive surface of our murky world, throwing down the gauntlet in search of truth for both cast and audience alike. Performances run 16 March - 1 April 2024.

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.

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!

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

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.

Beth Morrison Projects Presents West Coast Premiere Of MAGDALENE At REDCAT Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023


Morrison Projects announces West Coast performances of MAGDALENE at The Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT) in the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex in downtown Los Angeles.

New Production Of Bizet's CARMEN to Open at The Metropolitan Opera This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


The Met's new production of Bizet's Carmen, directed by Carrie Cracknell, opens on December 31.

Jodi Benson Will Lead HELLO, DOLLY! in Florida in Summer 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023


Jodi Benson will lead a production of Hello, Dolly! in Florida next year at Encore! Performing Arts. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Keeley Hawes and Jack Davenport Return to the Stage in Lucy Kirkwood's THE HUMAN BODY
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 21, 2023


Two worlds meet in a romantic drama which sees stars of film and TV, Keeley Hawes and Jack Davenport, make their long-awaited returns to the London stage.

The Boxer Rebellion Return With 'Lightness Out Of Darkness'
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023


The Boxer Rebellion returns with their new single 'Lightness Out Of Darkness', a meditative flow of powerfully-articulate beauty.

Chamber Music America Names Cleveland Quartet Award Recipient
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023


Chamber Music America (CMA), the national network for ensemble music professionals, announced today that the Balourdet Quartet will receive the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons.

Meet Columbia Alumni Behind Some of Broadway's Biggest Hits
by Team BWW - Nov 6, 2023


Did you know that these Columbia alumni are behind some of Broadway’s biggest hits?

Composer Paola Prestini's THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA to Make World Premiere in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


The first-ever operatic adaptation of Hemingway’s novel about suffering and perseverance, directed by Karmina Šileclo.

Interview: Ari Groover of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Orpheum Theater
by Analisa Swerczek - Oct 30, 2023


Ari Groover of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical heads to Omaha this week to show audiences why Tina truly was simply the best!

Interview: J'Nai Bridges of INTELLIGENCE at Houston Grand Opera
by Alric Davis - Oct 23, 2023


Grammy Award winner J'Nai Bridges sits down with Alric Davis to chat about Intelligence, the new Opera making waves and bringing the Heat to Houston!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9th, 2023
by - Oct 9, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed this weekend. 

Apl.de.Ap Of Black Eyed Peas To DJ Post-Show Set at HERE LIES LOVE This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas will DJ a post-show set after the October 12 performance of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway. Don't miss this exciting musical event!

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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
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