"Next To Normal" presented by The Alabama Center for the Arts

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.

Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart.

This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life and is ideal for community theatres, as well as colleges and regional theatre companies.

🎭 Next to Normal Cast 🎭
• Diana – Gizelle Ysalgue
• Gabe – Caleb Baldwin
• Dan – Ryan Rorick
• Natalie – Carolina Riddle
• Henry – Eli Brown
• Dr. Fine – Vicki Montgomery
• Dr. Madden – Simon Tsikalas


"Warning" for content, age appropriateness, etc. -

As part of its commitment to presenting thought-provoking and socially relevant theatre, this ACA production of Next to Normal contains mature content. The musical addresses sensitive topics including mental illness, grief, trauma, psychiatric treatment, and the impact of these issues on family dynamics. It also includes strong language, references to drug use, and discussions of self-harm and death. This production is intended for mature audiences and is recommended for viewers age 13 and older. We encourage audience members to engage with these topics critically and compassionately. Viewer discretion is advised.

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