Next to Normal Tour 2010 - Articles Page 19

Run Time:
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: November 23, 2010
Closing: July 30, 2011

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next to normal is a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis. With provocative lyrics, and an electrifying score of more than 30 original songs, Next to Normal shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family's world intact.

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ROCK OF AGES, HAIR, NEXT TO NORMAL & More Part of PNC's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2011


PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh - presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Broadway Across America - today unveiled its 'practically perfect' 2010/2011 season. One of the city's premier entertainment series, PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is generously sponsored by The PNC Foundation. The 2010/2011 season presents an array of must-see musical theater productions presented on the Cultural District's world-class stages.

Next to Normal NAMI SF Hosts NAMI Awareness Night 2/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2011


Launching a public awareness campaign to break the silence and combat the stigma about mental illness, the San Francisco affiliate of the non-profit National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is co-sponsoring NAMI Awareness Night, with the national touring company of the award-winning musical Next to Normal.

NEXT TO NORMAL Comes To The Civic Center 3/15-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2011


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL is coming the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines as part of the Willis Broadway Series Tuesday, March 15 to Sunday, March 20, 2011.

NEXT TO NORMAL Breaks Box Office Record at Booth Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2011


The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical winning musical Next to Normal broke its own box office record at the Booth Theatre (222 W. 45th Street) for its final week of performances, with a gross of $552,653 for the week ending January 16, 2011.

Ripley Reprises Tony Winning Role In NEXT TO NORMAL. Plays Balboa Theatre 01/18-23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2011


San Diego actress Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning Next to Normal, reprises her acclaimed performance in the musical's 36-week North American tour. It will play January 18 - 23,

Broadway SD Presents NEXT TO NORMAL, 1/18-23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2011


Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning Next to Normal, will reprise her acclaimed performance in the musical's 36-week multi-city North American tour, launching in November. It will play in San Diego January 18 - 23, 2011 at the Balboa Theatre, as a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation.

Alice Ripley Stars In NEXT TO NORMAL National Tour, Plays Balboa Theatre 1/18-23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2011


Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning Next to Normal, will return to San Diego, where she spent several years performing in local productions, to reprise her acclaimed performance in the musical's 36-week multi-city North American tour, launching November 23 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. It will play in San Diego January 18-23, 2011 at the Balboa Theatre, as part of the current season of Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation.

NEXT TO NORMAL, THE LION KING, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Announced for PPAC's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2011


J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce PPAC's 33rd Anniversary Broadway season. The 2010/2011 Broadway Series will kick off with the SPECTACULAR Rhode Island Premiere of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE ROCKETTES, and will follow with the return of DISNEY'S THE LION KING, the groundbreaking NEXT TO NORMAL, and the highly-regarded Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC. The INSKIP LEXUS Touring Selections of the 2010/2011 Broadway Series are the inspiring IN THE HEIGHTS and the enthralling new production of WEST SIDE STORY.

TV Broadway Beat Flashback: NEXT TO NORMAL Closes Today
by Robert Diamond - Jan 16, 2011


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, Next to Normal, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Upon closing, the musical will have played 21 previews and 733 performances. Next to Normal is performed at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th street). Here's a look back at Broadway Beat's segment with the show's original Broadway cast and production footage, whose performances won't soon be forgotten!

Review Roundup: NEXT TO NORMAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2011


The startling new musical Next to Normal, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, launched a national tour at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre on November 23. The show moved on to Denver on January 4, where it is currently playing at Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

Review: National Tour 'Next to Normal'
by Greg Rice - Jan 9, 2011


Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning 'Next to Normal' Plays the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

5th's Spotlight Night Held Monday, Features Vanities and Next To Normal 1/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2011


On Monday January 10, the 5th Avenue Theatre continues its popular Spotlight Night series with a look at two upcoming productions, featuring interviews with the shows' creators and live performances by some of Seattle's premiere talent.

5th's Spotlight Night Held Monday, Features Vanities and Next To Normal 1/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2011


On Monday January 10, the 5th Avenue Theatre continues its popular Spotlight Night series with a look at two upcoming productions, featuring interviews with the shows' creators and live performances by some of Seattle's premiere talent.

SOUND OFF Special Interview: Tom Kitt Talks NEXT TO NORMAL (Stage and Screen), BRING IT ON & More
by Robert Diamond - Jan 7, 2011


Today we are talking to the composer of the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, Tom Kitt, about his influences - from Sondheim to Schwartz to Finn to Elton John to some of his own contemporaries - and working with Green Day on AMERICAN IDIOT and his own eponymous band, to the creation of a Broadway phenomenon by tracing the path of the show from FEELING ELECTRIC to NEXT TO NORMAL - plus, the many exciting projects that he has coming up this year and beyond, including a thorough discussion of his upcoming collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amanda Green and Jeff Whitty on BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL and the very first news of a new, original Kitt/Yorkey musical on the horizon - and much, much more.

BWW Reviews: The Best of O.C./L.A. Theater for 2010
by Michael L. Quintos - Jan 4, 2011


Between the Southern California arrivals of Lincoln Center Theatre's impressive SOUTH PACIFIC revival and the Tony-winning NEXT TO NORMAL tour starring Alice Ripley, to the incredibly entertaining offerings from regional and smaller theaters in the area, 2010 was a banner year in musicals and plays.

Uptown Players Become First To Regionally Present NEXT TO NORMAL 6/10-7/2
by Kassie Rivera - Jan 4, 2011


Uptown Players is pleased to announce that it will be presenting the startling new musical, Next To Normal, June 10 - July 2, 2011, at the historic Kalita Humphreys Theater. Uptown Players is among the first regional theaters in the United States to produce NEXT TO NORMAL, following its long Broadway run which ends on January 16, 2011, after 21 previews and 733 regular performances.

Tix Go On Sale For NEXT TO NORMAL Denver Run 1/4-16, 2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2011


The startling new musical NEXT TO NORMAL, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, will start the Denver Center Attractions 2011 season on an dramatic high note, playing the Ellie Caulkins Opera House January 4-16.

NEXT TO NORMAL, THE LION KING, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Announced for PPAC's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2011


J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce PPAC's 33rd Anniversary Broadway season. The 2010/2011 Broadway Series will kick off with the SPECTACULAR Rhode Island Premiere of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE ROCKETTES, and will follow with the return of DISNEY'S THE LION KING, the groundbreaking NEXT TO NORMAL, and the highly-regarded Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC. The INSKIP LEXUS Touring Selections of the 2010/2011 Broadway Series are the inspiring IN THE HEIGHTS and the enthralling new production of WEST SIDE STORY.

Photo Flash: NEXT TO NORMAL Tour Opens in San Diego
by BWW Photo Special - Dec 30, 2010


San Diego actress Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Next to Normal, reprises her acclaimed performance in the musical's 36-week North American tour. It will play January 18 - 23, 2011 at the Balboa Theatre, as a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation.

Ripley Reprises Tony Winning Role In NEXT TO NORMAL. Plays Balboa Theatre 01/18-23
by Charlie Piane - Dec 29, 2010


San Diego actress Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning Next to Normal, reprises her acclaimed performance in the musical's 36-week North American tour. It will play January 18 - 23,

NEXT TO NORMAL, 9 TO 5 et al. Announced for 5th Avenue's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


The 5th Avenue has announced the seven productions that make up its 2010-2011 Season, which includes a mix of premieres of new works, the hottest shows direct from Broadway and Golden Age classics featuring Seattle's favorite performers and artists.

STAGE TUBE: Meet The Team Behind Next to Normal LA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2010


Alice Ripley, Asa Somers, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey talk about Next to Normal - playing NOW at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, through January 2nd only!

Rob Reiner to Helm NEXT TO NORMAL Film?
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 2, 2010


Hollywood heavyweight Rob Reiner is eager to turn the Pulitzer and Tony-winning musical, Next to Normal into a movie musical. Says Reiner to The Malibu Times: 'I'd love to do Next to Normal...It's about ordinary people, but set to music. It's funny and dark and uplifting. You know, about real stuff.'

STAGE TUBE: Hollywood Welcomes NEXT TO NORMAL to LA!
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 1, 2010


Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, is making its west coast premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.With a thrilling contemporary score, 'Next to Normal' is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features original Broadway star Alice Ripley, who won the Tony for her performance. Next to Normal also features Asa Somers (Dan), Curt Hansen(Gabe), Emma Hunton (Natalie), Jeremy Kushnier (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) and Preston Sadleir (Henry).

Photo Coverage: NEXT TO NORMAL Opens in Los Angeles!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 29, 2010


Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, is making its west coast premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. With a thrilling contemporary score, 'Next to Normal' is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features original Broadway star Alice Ripley, who won the Tony for her performance. Next to Normal also features Asa Somers (Dan), Curt Hansen (Gabe), Emma Hunton (Natalie), Jeremy Kushnier (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) and Preston Sadleir (Henry).

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