Next to Normal (2020)
Diana Goodman, a suburban mom, comes to terms with her bipolar disorder and the effect her struggle has on her family. It is a gripping and honest portrayal of how one suburban family grapples with mental illness touching on issues such as grieving, suicide, drug abuse and ethics in modern psychiatry. This contemporary musical deals tenderly with how far two parents will go to keep their family’s world intact.
Director: Rob Ruggiero
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Christiane Noll as Diana |
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John Cardoza as Gabe |
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David Harris as Dan |
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Maya Keleher as Natalie |
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Nick Sacks as Henry |
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J.D. Daw as Dr. Fine / Madden |
| Sound | Tom Kitt | Music |
| Writing | Brian Yorkey | Lyricist |
| Writing | Brian Yorkey | Book |
| Art | Wilson Chin | Set Designer |
| Directing | Rob Ruggiero | Director |
| Lighting | John Lasiter | Lighting Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tricia Barsamian | Costume Design |
| Sound | Adam Souza | Music Director |
| Sound | Ed Chapman | Sound Designer |
| Production | Patricia McCorkle | Casting |