Equal parts heartbreaking and heart-wrenching, Next to Normal is the kind of show that you're left thinking about long after you've left the theatre
Broadway World
Equal parts heartbreaking and heart-wrenching, Next to Normal is the kind of show that you're left thinking about long after you've left the theatre
Broadway World
Why see Next To Normal?
Just Another Day
Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt's Tony-winning musical Next To Normal finally makes its much-anticipated West End Premiere in 2024, following an electrifying, sell-out run in autumn 2023 at the Donmar Warehouse. Nominated for four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, make sure to grab a ticket and make your way to The Wynham's Theatre for one of the most critically acclaimed productions of the year! The production is directed by Michael Longhurst and stars Jamie Parker, (Harry Potter and The Cursed Child) Caissie Levy (Frozen) and Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hamilton)!
With challenging themes of loss and mental illness buoyed by an infectious rock score, Next To Normal is a powerful show that has become highly regarded since its 2008 Broadway premiere.
What Is The Story?
Following suburban mother Diana Goodman who, traumatized by the death of her infant son, must try and control her Bipolar and keep her family together, it is a heart-achingly relatable musical that tackles difficult subjects, and how our own experiences shape our place in the world.
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours 25 minutes, including an interval
Dates
Finished Feb 3, 2020
Cast
- Caissie Levy as Diana Goodman
- Trevor Dion Nicholas as Dr Madden/Dr Fine
- Jack Ofrecio as Henry
- Jamie Parker as Dan
- Jack Wolfe as Gabe
- Eleanor Worthington-Cox as Natalie
- Carolyn Maitland as standby Diana,
- Ben Heathcote as standby Dan / Dr Madden / Dr Fine,
- Lizzy Parker as standby Natalie
- Jake Reynolds as standby Gabe / Henry
Creative
Directed by Michael Longhurst
Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Musical supervision by Nigel Lilley
Design by Chloe Lamford
Movement and choreography by Ann Yee
Lighting by Lee Curran
Sound design by Tony Gayle
Video design by Tal Rosner
Casting by Anna Cooper
Musical direction by Nick Barstow
Production Management by Chris Hay
Awards
2024 Olivier Awards
Nominations
- Best New Musical
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Eleanor Worthington-Cox
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Jack Wolfe
- Best Actress in a Musical - Caissie Levy
Reviews
Customer reviews
Anonymous
Kudos to Drury Lane
Next to Normal is my most favorite production I have seen at Drury Lane, after 25 years of being a subscriber. There have been refreshing changes in the season offerings at Drury, away from Agatha Christy and obscure 'who-dun-its'.
The cast of Next to Normal received an immediate standing ovation by all in the audience the night I was there.
I'm not an educated theater critic, but I know what I like, and I found Next to Normal to be perfectly cast, with powerful singing, thought provoking lyrics ranging from humorous to soul searching, and full of twists and turns. For me, this is undoubtedly one of the very best productions to play at Drury Lane.
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Jessica
Brilliant and beautiful!
I do not know how anyone would have anything negative to
say about this show! We saw it with the original cast and its
spectacular and incredibly moving! Highly recommend to
theatre fans or theatre first timers! ... Read more
Geoff
Spectacularly emotional!
Saw it on Broadway, then opening night of the US Tour in Los
Angeles, as well as San Diego... This musical is POWERFUL!!
Although Alice Ripley was not that great live, the rest of the cast
pulled her through it. Marin played it MUCH better on Broadway,
but the show is still my 2nd favorite musical of all time! It will
leave you drained of tears and allows you to stir up emotions that
are hiding deep inside you. Truly a fantastic piece of art!!! MUST
SEE!!!!! The soundtrack is wonderful as well. ... Read more
News
Saadiqah, June 28th, 2024
Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt's Tony-winning musical Next To Normal recently had its opening night on June 26th at Wyndham's Theatre....
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Saadiqah, June 28th, 2024
Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt's Tony-winning musical Next To Normal recently had its opening night on June 26th at Wyndham's Theatre....
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