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This contemporary musical 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. 

Next to Normal was chosen as one of the Best Shows of 2009 by the editors of Broadway.com! Read More

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jan. 16, 2011.

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About Next to Normal

This new musical centers on what appears to be a typical American family: Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens. And yet their lives are anything but normal, because the mother has been battling manic depression 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.

Producer David Stone Looks Back on the Extraordinary Journey of Next to Normal
First Person
Producer David Stone Looks Back on the Extraordinary Journey of Next to Normal
Guys Like Next to Normal Star Kyle Dean Massey Just Wanna Have Fun in 2011
New Year's Resolution
Guys Like Next to Normal Star Kyle Dean Massey Just Wanna Have Fun in 2011
It's Tidy-Up Time for Next to Normal's Jason Danieley
New Year's Resolution
It's Tidy-Up Time for Next to Normal's Jason Danieley
Marin Mazzie of Next to Normal Vows to Find the Funny in the New Year
New Year's Resolution
Marin Mazzie of Next to Normal Vows to Find the Funny in the New Year
Next to Normal Authors Kitt & Yorkey Sell Movie Musical Pitch for Robert Downey Jr.
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Next to Normal Authors Kitt & Yorkey Sell Movie Musical Pitch for Robert Downey Jr.
Which Hollywood Heavyweight Is Itching to Make Next to Normal into a Movie?
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Which Hollywood Heavyweight Is Itching to Make Next to Normal into a Movie?
Next to Normal Says Goodbye
Final Bow
Next to Normal Says Goodbye
Next to Normal Confirms Broadway Closing Date
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Next to Normal Confirms Broadway Closing Date
Next to Normal Star Jason Danieley Joins Wife Marin Mazzie on the Wall at Sardi's
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Next to Normal Star Jason Danieley Joins Wife Marin Mazzie on the Wall at Sardi's
Asa Somers, Curt Hansen, Emma Hunton & More Join Alice Ripley on Next to Normal Tour
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Asa Somers, Curt Hansen, Emma Hunton & More Join Alice Ripley on Next to Normal Tour
Hey Y'all! It's Next to Normal's Kyle Dean Massey With a Powerful Message
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Hey Y'all! It's Next to Normal's Kyle Dean Massey With a Powerful Message
Louis Hobson Headed to Joe's Pub, with Next to Normal Guest Stars on Tap
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Louis Hobson Headed to Joe's Pub, with Next to Normal Guest Stars on Tap
New Next to Normal Video Preview! How the Cast Keeps the Show Fresh
Videos
New Next to Normal Video Preview! How the Cast Keeps the Show Fresh
Next to Normal Fans Get Top Billing in Kyle Dean Massey's Dressing Room
My Space
Next to Normal Fans Get Top Billing in Kyle Dean Massey's Dressing Room
Next to Normal's Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley Dish on Married Life Onstage and Off
Ask a Star Video
Next to Normal's Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley Dish on Married Life Onstage and Off
Pre-Glee Lea Michele Was 'Darling, Determined and Driven' Remembers Ragtime Co-Star Marin Mazzie
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Pre-Glee Lea Michele Was 'Darling, Determined and Driven' Remembers Ragtime Co-Star Marin Mazzie
Next to Normal Stars & Composer Tom Kitt Perform for Fans at Times Center Event
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Next to Normal Stars & Composer Tom Kitt Perform for Fans at Times Center Event
Meghann Fahy Savors Stepping Up from Understudy to Star in Next to Normal
Fresh Face
Meghann Fahy Savors Stepping Up from Understudy to Star in Next to Normal
In Your Eyes, Next Musical from Next to Normal's Kitt and Yorkey, to Get Showcase
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In Your Eyes, Next Musical from Next to Normal's Kitt and Yorkey, to Get Showcase
Double Your Fun! Send a Question to Next to Normal's Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley
Ask a Star
Double Your Fun! Send a Question to Next to Normal's Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley
Mazzie, Danieley and the Entire Next to Normal Cast Get the Squigs Treatment
Broadway Ink
Mazzie, Danieley and the Entire Next to Normal Cast Get the Squigs Treatment
First Look at Next to Normal's New Family, Headed by Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley
First Look
First Look at Next to Normal's New Family, Headed by Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley
Marin Mazzie on the Irresistible Pull of Next to Normal
Q&A
Marin Mazzie on the Irresistible Pull of Next to Normal
Real-Life Couple Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Debut in Next to Normal
Photo Op
Real-Life Couple Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Debut in Next to Normal
Alice Ripley Plans Daily Practice Solo Concerts
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Alice Ripley Plans Daily Practice Solo Concerts
Squigs Salutes Alice Ripley, Departing Diva of Next to Normal
Broadway Ink
Squigs Salutes Alice Ripley, Departing Diva of Next to Normal
Brian d'Arcy James and Anika Noni Rose Join Mayer's Revamped On a Clear Day at Vassar
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Brian d'Arcy James and Anika Noni Rose Join Mayer's Revamped On a Clear Day at Vassar
Next to Normal's Favorite Son Kyle Dean Massey Gives Thanks to Fans
Speech! Speech!
Next to Normal's Favorite Son Kyle Dean Massey Gives Thanks to Fans
Real-Life Spouses Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley to Co-Star in Next to Normal
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Real-Life Spouses Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley to Co-Star in Next to Normal
Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Join Next to Normal
Cast Change
Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Join Next to Normal
Must-Watch: GMA Offers Not One But Two Electrifying Next to Normal Performances
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Must-Watch: GMA Offers Not One But Two Electrifying Next to Normal Performances
Alice Ripley Sets Departure Date from Next to Normal Prior to National Tour
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Alice Ripley Sets Departure Date from Next to Normal Prior to National Tour
What's Up, Brian d'Arcy James? The Busy Star on His Next to Normal Return
What's Up?
What's Up, Brian d'Arcy James? The Busy Star on His Next to Normal Return
Welcome Back to Next to Normal, Brian d'Arcy James!
Photo Op
Welcome Back to Next to Normal, Brian d'Arcy James!
Brian d'Arcy James Returns to Next to Normal
Cast Change
Brian d'Arcy James Returns to Next to Normal
Full Circle: Brian d'Arcy James Will Join Broadway's Next to Normal
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Full Circle: Brian d'Arcy James Will Join Broadway's Next to Normal
J. Robert Spencer Sets Departure Date from Next to Normal
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J. Robert Spencer Sets Departure Date from Next to Normal
Next to Normal Wins 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama; Kitt & Yorkey 'Shocked'
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Next to Normal Wins 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama; Kitt & Yorkey 'Shocked'
Hail to the Chief —and the Secretary of State! Bill and Hillary Clinton Take in Next to Normal
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Hail to the Chief —and the Secretary of State! Bill and Hillary Clinton Take in Next to Normal
National Tour of Next to Normal to Debut in Los Angeles
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National Tour of Next to Normal to Debut in Los Angeles
Kyle Dean Massey Says Watch It! Sound Express' Glee-ful Take on Next to Normal
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Kyle Dean Massey Says Watch It! Sound Express' Glee-ful Take on Next to Normal
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #11: Signing Off
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #11: Signing Off
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #10: Getting High (Above the Booth Theatre)
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #10: Getting High (Above the Booth Theatre)
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #9: Vocal Warm-Ups of the Stars
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #9: Vocal Warm-Ups of the Stars
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #8: A Guided Tour Backstage at the Booth
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #8: A Guided Tour Backstage at the Booth
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #7: Stage-Door Fun, a Birthday Celebration & More
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #7: Stage-Door Fun, a Birthday Celebration & More
Next to Normal's Adam Chanler-Berat Embraces Romance in All Forms
My Broadway Valentine
Next to Normal's Adam Chanler-Berat Embraces Romance in All Forms
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #6: Strike a Pose!
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #6: Strike a Pose!
Next to Normal Sweethearts Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat Rock Joe's Pub
Photo Op
Next to Normal Sweethearts Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat Rock Joe's Pub
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #5: A Sunday Night Starbucks Run
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #5: A Sunday Night Starbucks Run
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #4: Let There Be Light!
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #4: Let There Be Light!
Next to Normal Star Alice Ripley Surrounds Herself with Treasured Totems
My Space
Next to Normal Star Alice Ripley Surrounds Herself with Treasured Totems
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #3: A New Baby Joins the Family
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #3: A New Baby Joins the Family
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #2: Strike Up the Band!
Video Blog
Normal Life Video Blog with Kyle Dean Massey #2: Strike Up the Band!
Kyle Dean Massey Premieres Next to Normal Video Blog
Video Blog
Kyle Dean Massey Premieres Next to Normal Video Blog
Next to Normal Stars Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Play Joe's Pub
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Next to Normal Stars Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Play Joe's Pub
J. Robert Spencer of Next to Normal Hopes for Chiropractic Help in 2010
New Year's Resolution
J. Robert Spencer of Next to Normal Hopes for Chiropractic Help in 2010
Next to Normal Star Alice Ripley Resolves to Keep Being Heard in 2010
New Year's Resolution
Next to Normal Star Alice Ripley Resolves to Keep Being Heard in 2010
Kyle Dean Massey Returns to Next to Normal
Cast Change
Kyle Dean Massey Returns to Next to Normal
Kyle Dean Massey to Replace Aaron Tveit in Next to Normal
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Kyle Dean Massey to Replace Aaron Tveit in Next to Normal
Glenn Close Spends Another Day with Next to Normal's Alice Ripley
Photo Op
Glenn Close Spends Another Day with Next to Normal's Alice Ripley
Damiano and Chanler-Berat Head to Joe's Pub
Concert Appearance
Damiano and Chanler-Berat Head to Joe's Pub
What's Up, Aaron Tveit? All About His Not-So-Normal Year Playing Catch and Spreading Gossip
What's Up?
What's Up, Aaron Tveit? All About His Not-So-Normal Year Playing Catch and Spreading Gossip
Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford Visits 'Cousin' Aaron Tveit at Next to Normal
Photo Op
Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford Visits 'Cousin' Aaron Tveit at Next to Normal
Next to Normal Star Aaron Tveit Headed Back to TV's Gossip Girl
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Next to Normal Star Aaron Tveit Headed Back to TV's Gossip Girl
Believe It or Not! Next to Normal Star Alice Ripley Honored by Sardi's
Photo Op
Believe It or Not! Next to Normal Star Alice Ripley Honored by Sardi's
Louis Hobson Gives Psychiatry a Good Name in Normal
Fresh Face
Louis Hobson Gives Psychiatry a Good Name in Normal
Kyle Dean Massey is Next to Normal's Rising Son
Fresh Face
Kyle Dean Massey is Next to Normal's Rising Son
Adam Chanler-Berat: A Broadway
First Person
Adam Chanler-Berat: A Broadway "Graduation" at Next to Normal
Next to Normal Tops Billboard's Cast Album Chart
Show Tunes
Next to Normal Tops Billboard's Cast Album Chart
Aaron Tveit and Quincy Tyler Bernstine Win 2009 Clarence Derwent Awards
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Aaron Tveit and Quincy Tyler Bernstine Win 2009 Clarence Derwent Awards
Ask a Star: Alice Ripley
Features
Ask a Star: Alice Ripley
Brian Yorkey: The Inescapable Pull of Next to Normal
First Person
Brian Yorkey: The Inescapable Pull of Next to Normal
Up In Smoke: Broadway's Reefer Madness
Features
Up In Smoke: Broadway's Reefer Madness
Next to Normal, Ripley, Tveit & More Among Winners of Helen Hayes Awards
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Next to Normal, Ripley, Tveit & More Among Winners of Helen Hayes Awards
J. Robert Spencer
Q&A
J. Robert Spencer
Jennifer Damiano
Fresh Face
Jennifer Damiano
Next to Normal to Get Cast Recording on Ghostlight Records
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Next to Normal to Get Cast Recording on Ghostlight Records
Aaron Tveit
Fresh Face
Aaron Tveit
Alice Ripley
Q&A
Alice Ripley
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