Premiere Theatre Announces NEXT TO NORMAL for March 23

The New Jersey Premiere of NEXT TO NORMAL will be presented with The Premier Theatre starting March 23rd at The Premier Room at The Berkley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park, NJ.

Jaime Mazza and Mary Lawrence will take on the role of Diana Goodman, opposite Ryan John Sabatos as Dan. Premier Theatre’s Mark Fleming will stage the rock musical that officially opens March 23rd, 2012, for a run through April 1st, 2012 and Benjamin Rauhala is the Music Director.

The cast also includes Brandon O'Sullivan as Gabe, Rachel Cholowinski as Natalie, Nicholas Wainwright as Henry and Kevin Ray Johnson (Playwright 'The Unpredictable Times') as Dr. Madden/Fine.

Tom Kitt (music) and Brian Yorkey (book/lyrics) authored the musical, about a mother battling depression and bi-polar disorder, which also delves into prescription drug abuse, suicide, grief and the breakdown of an American family.

Next to Normal earned Tony Awards for Best Score (Kitt/Yorkey), Best Orchestrations (Kitt/Michael Starobin), Best Actress (Alice Ripley), who originated the role of Diana. It also received a Tony nomination for Best Musical and earned the 2010 Pulitzer for Drama.

The Premier Room at The Berkley Oceanfront Hotel is located at 1401 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712.

For ticket information please call 732-774-STAR (7827) or visit - http://www.premiertheatre.com