Music by Tom Kitt Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey

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NEXT TO NORMAL, written by composer Tom Kitt and bookwriter/lyricist Brian Yorkey, is an emotionally honest look at a woman with bipolar disorder and the impact her illness has on her family.  The show's rock score utilizes the genre to its fullest, ranging from the delicate "I Miss the Mountains" to the high-energy "Wish I Were Here," making it easy to see how NEXT TO NORMAL won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Score.

With a cast of six depicting seven characters and an extremely spare set, NEXT TO NORMAL paints a complex picture of depression that enables every audience member - including those not personally affected by mental illness - to relate to the story of Diana and her family.
Reviews and Accolades
The show played for two years on Broadway, received the 2010 Pulitzer Award, as well as three Tonys, and was hailed by critics and audiences alike. Innovative and groundbreaking, Rolling Stone credits the show with "pushing Broadway in new directions."  Producer David Stone said, "Everything about NEXT TO NORMAL-from its subject matter to its unprecedented route to Broadway-has been unexpected and atypical."

Audience members typically gave the show five stars, with one fan going so far as to say, "Simply genius. Everything about this show is pure genius. The libretto, the music, the acting, everything! I hope to see it again....and again..."
On Tour
NEXT TO NORMAL will play its final Broadway performance on January 16, 2011. Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley is currently headlining the NEXT TO NORMAL National Tour.  For tickets or more information on NEXT TO NORMAL, visit their website here.
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MTI ShowSpace
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