Next to Normal at Some Theatre Company

NEXT TO NORMAL is, in the words of The New York Times, “much more than a feel-good musical; it is a feel-everything musical.” Centering upon the stop/start life of a bipolar mother as she rides the sharp edge between coping and insanity, and delving into themes about prescription drug abuse, suicide, grief and the breakdown of an American family, Next to Normal is a remarkable, thrilling powerhouse of a musical. This emotional tour de force that gets under your skin features provocative lyrics and an electrifying score that includes more than 30 original songs. Just how far will two parents go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact?

Authors

• Brian Yorkey
• Tom Kitt

Tony Awards and Nominations for Next to Normal