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next to normal 2008

Ages: 14+
Opened: February 13, 2008
Closing: March 16, 2008

next to normal - 2008 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Second Stage Theatre
307 West 43rd Street (at 8th Avenue) New York, NY

In this over-stimulated and pharmaceutically-obsessed world, one almost average suburban family comes to grips with a long buried secret in this haunting and darkly funny new musical. With provocative lyrics and an electrifying score, Next to Normal explores the lengths to which we'll go to keep ourselves sane and our families in place.


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Alice Ripley on XM Ch28 'Downstage Center' This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2008


The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with actress Alice Ripley, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

Photo Coverage: 'Next To Normal' Opening Night Party
by Peter James Zielinski - February 14, 2008


On Wednesday February 13, Second Stage Theatre (307 West 43rd street) officially opened the new musical Next to Normal, featuring Alice Ripley, Brian d'Arcy James, Adam Chanler-Berat, Jennifer Damiano, Asa Somers, and Aaron Tveit.

Photo Flash: 'Next to Normal'
by BWW - February 11, 2008


Second Stage Theatre continues its 2007-2008 with the new musical Next to Normal, featuring Alice Ripley, Brian d'Arcy James, Adam Chanler-Berat, Jennifer Damiano, Asa Somers, and Aaron Tveit. With music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and direction by two-time Tony nominee Michael Greif. Next to Normal will officially open on February 13, 2008 at Second Stage Theatre

Damiano, Somers Join 'Next to Normal' 2ST Musical
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2007


Second Stage Theatre has announced the complete cast for its upcoming musical, Next to Normal. Adam Chandler-Berat, Jennifer Damiano, Asa Somers and Aaron Tveit will join the previously announced Alice Ripley and Brian d'Arcy James.

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 - 2008 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Tom Kitt
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Alice Ripley
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical 0
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score 0
2008 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor Aaron Tveit
2008 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Second Stage Theatre

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