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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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Real-Life Couple Sarah Uriarte & Michael Berry Could Lead NEXT TO NORMAL Next Month
by Jessica Lewis - January 29, 2010


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that come next month, Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL may welcome a new, real life couple into the roles of Diana and Dan. Sarah Uriarte Berry (The Light in the Piazza, Taboo), is now preparing to understudy Diana when regular understudy Jessica Phillips is on vacation the week of February 15. The role of Diana will continue to be played by Tony-winner Alice Ripley. Her husband, Michael Berry, currently understudies Dan and Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine. If all aligns, the couple could appear opposite one another during that week.

Photo Flash: Kyle Dean Massey Joins NEXT TO NORMAL
by Robert Diamond - January 8, 2010


Aaron Tveit left the Tony-nominated musical Next to Normal on January 4 and the role of Gabe is now being performed by Kyle Dean Massey. Massey previously played the role during Tveit's summer absence from June - September, while he was starring in Catch Me If You Can.

NEXT TO NORMAL Breaks Box Office Record at the Booth Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 4, 2010


The Tony Award winning musical Next to Normal set a new box office record at the Booth Theatre (222 W. 45th Street) for the week ending January 3, 2010, grossing $550,409 over nine performances.

Kyle Dean Massey Takes Over for Aaron Tveit in Next to Normal January 4
by Robert Diamond - January 4, 2010


Aaron Tveit leave of absence the Tony-nominated musical Next to Normal on January 4 and the role of Gabe will be performed by Kyle Dean Massey. Massey previously played the role during Tveit's summer absence from June - September, while he was starring in Catch Me If You Can.

Kyle Dean Massey Takes Over for Aaron Tveit in Next to Normal January 4
by Robert Diamond - December 14, 2009


Aaron Tveit leave of absence the Tony-nominated musical Next to Normal on January 4 and the role of Gabe will be performed by Kyle Dean Massey. Massey previously played the role during Tveit's summer absence from June - September, while he was starring in Catch Me If You Can.

Review - Next to Normal: Is Normal The New nor'mal:?
by Kristin Salaky - May 16, 2009


It's a funny thing with musicals about women with psychiatric disorders; they seem to be more accessible when focused on the way loved ones try and achieve some kind of normalcy while dealing with the problem, rather than being about the disorder itself. Back in the autumn of '05, Off-Broadway's Transport Group premiered nor'mal:, Yvonne Adrian, Cheryl Stein and Tom Kochan exceptional musical about a family's attempt to stay functional while dealing with the teenage daughter's anorexia. Just a few weeks earlier the New York Musical Theatre Festival featured Feeling Electric, composer Tom Kitt and bookwriter/lyricist Brian Yorky's hard driving tale of a suburban mom being treated for clinical depression.

Review - Next To Normal and Maureen McGovern
by Michael Dale - February 18, 2008


As the 21st Century chugs along toward completing its first decade, perhaps Broadway's new role in American theatre with emerge as the place where talented composers and lyricists with interesting projects will premiere their less-inspired shows while their exciting, adventurous and better-written work continues to hide in the under-publicized shadows of Off- and Off-Off Broadway, festivals and the occasional cabaret appearance.  Just as Legally Blonde, the Broadway debut of composer/lyricists Lawrence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Sarah, Plain and Tall) and Nell Benjamin (Pirates!, Sarah, Plain and Tall) doesn't match the quality of their Off-Broadway and regional work, last season composer Tom Kitt made his first main stem appearance with the catchy-tuned and enjoyable, but not especially notable, High Fidelity while musical theatre lovers in the know were anxiously awaiting a production of Feeling Electric, his substantially superior collaboration with bookwriter/lyricist Brian Yorkey, first seen at the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

NEXT TO NORMAL to Perform New Song Based on Twitter Suggestions at 92YTribeca, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2009


Cast members of the Tony Award winning NEXT TO NORMAL will debut a new song based on suggestions to their Twitter account at 92YTribeca on October 28th. Cast members Aaron Tveit and Louis Hobson will perform the song at a 7:00pm concert.

92nd Street Y Tribeca Hosts NEXT TO NORMAL Cast and Creative Team, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2009


The 92nd Street Y in Tribeca has announced it's upcoming events featuring some of the industry's most impressive talent. Upcoming events include an evening of song with the cast of Next To Normal on October 28 at 7:00pm.

NEXT TO NORMAL, 'Little Shop Of Horrors' Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Showcased at 92YTribeca
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2009


92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.

POTTED POTTER Plays London's Trafalgar Studios 2 for Third Season, Opens 12/8
by Jeff Dennhardt - October 28, 2009


London's Trafalgar Studios will host their third annual production of POTTED POTTER, the 70-minute Harry Potter experience. The performance, spanning all seven novels, will run from December 8th to January 2nd. The show is written and performed by Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner and is directed by Richard Hurst.

Aaron Tveit & Louis Hobson Perform New NEXT TO NORMAL Twitter Song at 92Y Oct 28.
by Robert Diamond - October 26, 2009


The Broadway musical Next to Normal's groundbreaking Twitter campaign, which has amassed over 850,000 followers since launching on May 5, will culminate on Wednesday, October 28 with the world premiere of a new song written by the show's Tony-winning songwriters, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, based on over 4,000 suggestions from the show's followers.

NEXT TO NORMAL, "Little Shop Of Horrors" Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Announced for 92YTribeca
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2009


92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.

NEXT TO NORMAL to Perform New Song Based on Twitter Suggestions at 92YTribeca, 10/28
by Jeff Dennhardt - October 21, 2009


Cast members of the Tony Award winning NEXT TO NORMAL will debut a new song based on suggestions to their Twitter account at 92YTribeca on October 28th. Cast members Aaron Tveit and Louis Hobson will perform the song at a 7:00pm concert.

92nd Street Y Tribeca Hosts NEXT TO NORMAL Cast and Creative Team, 10/28
by Jessica Lewis - October 7, 2009


The 92nd Street Y in Tribeca has announced it's upcoming events featuring some of the industry's most impressive talent. Upcoming events include an evening of song with the cast of Next To Normal on October 28 at 7:00pm.

NEXT TO NORMAL Announces New Student Rush Policy
by Jessica Lewis - October 5, 2009


Beginning Monday, October 12, the Broadway musical Next to Normal will replace its current rush policy with a new ticket lottery. Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, patrons are invited to enter a lottery drawing to purchase a limited number of $25.00 tickets to that day's performance. Names will be drawn at random. There is a limit of two tickets per person and winners must be present with valid identification at the time of the drawing.

NEXT TO NORMAL Wins OMMA For Twitter Campaign
by Jessica Lewis - September 29, 2009


There is no doubt that Next To Normal fared well at this past year's Tony Awards. Now, Variety is reporting that the show was the recipient of a rather different prize, namely the Online Media, Marketing and Advertising Award (OMMA) recognizing its Twitter campaign. Used as a promotional effort to sell tickets to the show, the campaign has generated considerable buzz due to its exceptionally high number of followers for a Broadway show.

Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Alice Ripley's Caricature Unveiled At Sardi's
by Eddie Varley - September 27, 2009


Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley, currently starring in Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL, had her caricature unveiled at the world famous Sardi's Restaurant on March 3rd. Ripley's likeness joined the ranks of Broadway royalty who have been honored with a caricature on the famous walls of Sardi's. BroadwayWorld joined the fun as Alice's caricature was put up on the famous wall!

NEXT TO NORMAL, "Little Shop Of Horrors" Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Announced for 92YTribeca
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2009


92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.

Aaron Tveit Returns To Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL September 7
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2009


Original cast member AARON TVEIT will return to the Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal on Monday, September 7 at 8:00pm. Tveit, who originated the role of Gabe in the off-Broadway and Broadway productions of the acclaimed musical, was on a leave of absence this summer to star in the World Premiere production of Catch Me If You Can.

Aaron Tveit Returns To Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL September 7
by Charlie Piane - August 27, 2009


Original cast member AARON TVEIT will return to the Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal on Monday, September 7 at 8:00pm. Tveit, who originated the role of Gabe in the off-Broadway and Broadway productions of the acclaimed musical, was on a leave of absence this summer to star in the World Premiere production of Catch Me If You Can.

TWITTER WATCH: NEXT TO NORMAL - 'Can I say buttload?'
by Eddie Varley - August 24, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

NEXT TO NORMAL, "Little Shop Of Horrors" Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Announced for 92YTribeca
by Charlie Piane - August 24, 2009


92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.

NEXT TO NORMAL's Twitter Song Project Announces First Round Of Voting Results
by Charlie Piane - August 21, 2009


The Broadway musical Next to Normal has announced the voting results of the first part of its groundbreaking Twitter song project. Based on suggestions from Twitter followers, Next to Normal creators Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey will write a song for the show's characters Dr. Madden & Gab.

NEXT TO NORMAL's Twitter 'Performance' To Culminate With New User Suggested Song, Premieres 10/28
by Charlie Piane - August 17, 2009


The Broadway musical Next to Normal's groundbreaking Twitter Performance has amassed over 560,000 followers since launching on May 5, surpassing such national brands as Starbucks and MTV and popular celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Jordin Sparks. The Twitter Performance will culminate with a new song written by the Tony Award-winning songwriters of Next to Normal, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, based on suggestions from the followers - everything from which characters are performing the song and where it takes place in the story, to song structure and lyric suggestions. Suggestions are currently being submitted via Twitter @N2NBroadway.

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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