Next to Normal
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Ruggiero
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Yorkey
- Original Score
- Tom Kitt
- Original Title
- Next to Normal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- TheaterWorks Hartford
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Ruggiero
Brian Yorkey
Tom Kitt
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Ruggiero
Director
Tricia Barsamian
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Frequently Asked Questions About Next to Normal
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What is Next to Normal about?
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.
Who directed Next to Normal?
Next to Normal was directed by Rob Ruggiero.
Who stars in Next to Normal?
The principal cast of Next to Normal includes Christiane Noll, John Cardoza, David Harris, Maya Keleher, Nick Sacks.
When was Next to Normal released and how long is it?
Next to Normal was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Next to Normal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Next to Normal was composed by Tom Kitt.
Is Next to Normal based on a book or true story?
Next to Normal is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Brian Yorkey".