next to normal at South Shore Theatre Experience

South Shore Theatre Experiencepresentsnext to normalbook and lyrics by Brian Yorkey music by Tom Kitt.Directed by Deborah Cascio PleziaMusically Directed by Carl Ferraranext to normal is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The musical addresses grief, depression, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and the underbelly of suburban life.It was nominated for eleven Tony Awards and won for Best Original Score, Best Orchestration, and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for Alice Ripley. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.September 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 21 at 8pmSept. 8 at 3pm ~ Sept. 15 at 7pmAll Tickets $20You may also choose to purchase a season subscription for $80(all 5 shows for the price of 4 - see out website for descriptions) Starring:Joseph BebryMichael Blangiforti Mary Ann Cafiero Rita SarliJeff TierneyZach ZainSouth Shore Theatre Experience115 South Wellwood Ave.Lindenhurst, NY 11757For more info or reservations:631-669-0506Or visit our websitewww.SouthshoreTheatre.com

Authors

• Brian Yorkey
• Tom Kitt

Tony Awards and Nominations for next to normal