Next to Normal at Vanguard Theater Company

Dates: (11/10/2021 - 11/21/2021 )

Theatre:

Vanguard Theater Company

180 Bloomfield Ave Montclair NJ
Montclair,NJ 07042

Tickets: $30 - $35

Next to Normal is an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, won the Pulitzer Prize and three Tony Awards, including Best Original Score. Vanguard's production stars Broadway actress Erica Dorfler (Memphis, Book of Mormon, Great Comet, A Christmas Carol) as Diana, adds an additional layer to this show, exploring how, in multi-racial families, mental health issues are often compounded by the environment around you, in this case, a "typical" suburb. Come laugh, cry, and heal with Vanguard in one of the ten performances of this groundbreaking show.
Ages: 13 and older

Poster for Next to Normal

The cast of Next to Normal!

Racquel Williams (Natalie), Draytin Freude (Henry)/Dr. Fine Cast

Marcus Beckett (Gabe/Dr. Madden Cast) and Erica Dorfler

Marcus Beckett (Gabe/Dr. Madden Cast), Erica Dorfler (Diana), Lou Steele (Dan)

Morgan Scott as Dr. Madden and Erica Dorfler as Diana

Erica Dorfler as Diana in Next to Normal

Lou Steele (Dan-AEA) and Charlie Fusari (Gabe in even numbered performances)

Cast and Creative team for Next to Normal at Vanguard Theater Company

Erica Dorfler (AEA), Diana. Erica made her Broadway debut in the 2010 Tony Award‐winning hit Memphis, followed by the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award‐winning The Book of Mormon, and the original Broadway cast of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

Lou Steele (AEA), Dan. Regional credits include Diner, Violet, Songs for a New World.

Josslyn Shaw, Natalie, at performances on even numbered dates.

Marcus Beckett, Gabe, at performances on even numbered dates.

Aaron, Henry, at performances on even numbered dates.

Racquel Williams, Natalie, at performances on odd numbered dates.

Charles Fusari, Gabe, at performances on odd numbered dates.

Draytin Freude, Henry, at performances on odd numbered dates.

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