Why is next to normal so good?
Dark themes that are uncommon in musical theatre The themes explored in Next to Normal, including bipolar disorder, ECT, memory loss, and drugs, just to name a few, usually aren’t explored through the medium of musical theatre – and that’s what makes this show so special.
Where is Next to NORMAL set?
suburban America
Set in suburban America, Next to Normal tracks Diana’s journey through grief and depression, as well as the exhausting coping and care practiced by her restrained husband Dan (Brandon Victor Dixon) and neglected, overachieving daughter Natalie (Maia Reficco).
How long is Next to Normal?
2 hours 20 minutes
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes. WITH: Adam Chanler-Berat (Henry), Jennifer Damiano (Natalie), Brian d’Arcy James (Dan), Alice Ripley (Diana), Asa Somers (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) and Aaron Tveit (Gabe).
Is Next to Normal a rock opera?
Next to Normal (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt.
How many Tony Awards did Next to Normal win?
three
The musical opened on Broadway in April 2009. It was nominated for eleven Tony Awards that year and won three: Best Original Score, Best Orchestration, and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for Alice Ripley.
Is Next to Normal a true story?
The story centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family….
| Next to Normal | |
|---|---|
| Music | Tom Kitt |
| Lyrics | Brian Yorkey |
| Book | Brian Yorkey |
| Productions | 2008 Off-Broadway 2008 Virginia 2009 Broadway 2010 US tour |
Why is it called a Tony?
Tony Awards, annual awards for distinguished achievement in American theatre. Named for the actress-producer Antoinette Perry, the annual awards were established in 1947 by the American Theatre Wing and are intended to recognize excellence in plays and musicals staged on Broadway.
What is the longest running Broadway musical in the history of Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera The longest-running show in Broadway history officially opened on January 26, 1988 and is still playing at the Majestic The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won 7 1988 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.