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Run Time:
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: April 15, 2009
Closing: January 16, 2011

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Next to Normal is a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis. With provocative lyrics, and an electrifying score of more than 30 original songs, Next to Normal shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family's world intact.


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Brian d'Arcy James Returns to NEXT TO NORMAL May 17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010


Tony Award nominee BRIAN D'ARCY JAMES will return to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal for a special limited engagement beginning Monday, May 17 at 8:00p.m. Mr. d'Arcy James originated the role of Dan Goodman in the Second Stage Theatre off-Broadway production of the acclaimed musical. J. Robert Spencer, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the role, will give his final performance on Sunday, May 16 at 7:30p.m.

J. Robert Spencer to Play Final Performance in NEXT TO NORMAL 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer will play his final performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal on Sunday, May 16 at 7:30p.m. A replacement for Mr. Spencer will be announced shortly.

TWITTER WATCH: Brian d'Arcy James - N2N Costume Fitting
by Robert Diamond - May 10, 2010


Twitter Watch shines a BWW spotlight on Broadway star Brian d'Arcy James who is getting ready to re-join the cast of NEXT TO NORMAL on Broadway May 17. Click Here to Follow Brian d'Arcy James on Twitter!

Brian d'Arcy James Returns to NEXT TO NORMAL May 17
by Robert Diamond - April 22, 2010


Tony Award nominee BRIAN D'ARCY JAMES will return to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal for a special limited engagement beginning Monday, May 17 at 8:00p.m. Mr. d'Arcy James originated the role of Dan Goodman in the Second Stage Theatre off-Broadway production of the acclaimed musical. J. Robert Spencer, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the role, will give his final performance on Sunday, May 16 at 7:30p.m.

J. Robert Spencer to Play Final Performance in NEXT TO NORMAL 5/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2010


Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer will play his final performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal on Sunday, May 16 at 7:30p.m. A replacement for Mr. Spencer will be announced shortly.

J. Robert Spencer to Play Final Performance in NEXT TO NORMAL May 16
by Robert Diamond - April 20, 2010


Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer will play his final performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal on Sunday, May 16 at 7:30p.m. A replacement for Mr. Spencer will be announced shortly.

NEXT TO NORMAL Tour Will Play Toronto, July 2011
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2010


The Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal will play Toronto in July of 2011, according to thestar.com. Though the venue has yet to be announced, the North American tour stop will be produced by Dancap.

NEXT TO NORMAL Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Robert Diamond - April 12, 2010


Just in - NEXT TO NORMAL has one the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! As per the official Pulitzer's web site: For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

The Clinton Family Takes in NEXT TO NORMAL
by Jessica Lewis - April 5, 2010


The New York Times confirms today that former President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, their daughter, Chelsea, her fiancé, Marc Mezvinsky, attended the matinee of NEXT TO NORMAL on Saturday afternoon at the Booth Theater, along with a few secret service agents.

NEXT TO NORMAL Launches National Tour in Los Angeles Nov. 2010
by Jessica Lewis - March 29, 2010


The Producers of Broadway's most acclaimed new musical, Next to Normal, announced today that a National Tour will launch in Los Angeles in November 2010. Performances at the Center Theatre GroupAhmanson Theatre will begin November 23 and run through January 2. Winner of three Tony Awards - Best Score, Best Actress in a Musical, and Best Orchestrations - Next to Normal features music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and direction by Michael Greif.

It's a Hit! NEXT TO NORMAL Announces Broadway Recoupment
by Robert Diamond - March 28, 2010


Monday's New York Times is reporting that Broadway's Next to Normal has joined the 25-30 percent of Broadway shows that have earned back the show's initial investment. The show marked it's one-year anniversary last night (Saturday) as it it prepares for a national tour that begins in November, producers announced that the show has earned back it's full $4 million in capitalization.

NEXT TO NORMAL's Massey Models Spring Fashions in Out Magazine
by Jessica Lewis - March 22, 2010


Kyle Dean Massey, currently starring in the hit Broadway musical Next to Normal, recently did a fashion photo shoot in Out Magazine, showing off spring's latest trends. Click here to see the shots! Massey came to Next to Normal directly from the Broadway company of Wicked. He has also appeared on Broadway in Xanadu and off-Broadway in Altar Boyz. He has toured with Wicked and 42nd Street and has appeared on TV in the series 'Cupid.'

NEXT TO NORMAL's Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat Play Joe's Pub, 2/3
by BWW News Desk - February 3, 2010


Two of Broadway's up-and-coming stars, Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat, will take their turn in the spotlight at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street, NYC / Between East 4th and Astor Place) on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 as part of Sh-K-Boom & Ghostlight Records' ongoing concert series. The pair currently star as Natalie and Henry in the Tony-winning musical Next to Normal at Broadway's Booth Theatre. The 9:30pm concert will feature the young talents sharing their musical inspirations through duets and solo performances of some of the songs that made them fall in love with music.

RIALTO CHATTER: NEXT TO NORMAL Part of Broadway San Diego's Season; Show to Tour
by Rialto Chatter - January 31, 2010


According to a new season announcement from Broadway/San Diego, a National tour of the Broadway sensation 'Next To Normal' is headed to the Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego for a limited engagement run from January 18 to 23, 2011. The announcement from Broadway/San Diego reads, 'And don't miss NEXT TO NORMAL; a thrilling emotional powerhouse about a loving family trying to take care of themselves and each other; the acclaimed, groundbreaking musical "that pushes Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone)."

Next to Normal History

Other Productions of Next to Normal

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
West End

Next to Normal - 2009 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Tom Kitt
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Musical Alice Ripley
2009 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Brian Yorkey
2009 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Greif
2009 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kevin Adams
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical David Stone
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Ellen Richard
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Carole Rothman
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Second Stage Theatre
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Patrick Catullo
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara Whitman
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical James L. Nederlander
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Michael Starobin
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Tom Kitt
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Michael Starobin
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Tom Kitt
2009 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tom Kitt
2009 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Brian Yorkey
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical J. Robert Spencer
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Jennifer Damiano
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Alice Ripley
2009 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Mark Wendland
2009 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Brian Ronan

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