next to normal

Book & Lyrics By

Brian Yorkey

 

Music By

Tom Kitt

 

Director

Cayla Kolbusz

 

Music Director

Vanessa El-Zein Lai

 

Next to Normal tells the story of Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and

mother who suffers from bipolar disorder and is haunted by the loss of her

infant son. The effects on her family have been profound. Her doctors

suggests hypnosis and Electroconvulsive Therapy in an attempt to manage

her condition. The show’s themes include mental health, grief, medical

ethics, and attempting to define what “normal” is.

 

 

Diana – Sydney Assalley-Williams
Dan – Kyle Harwood
Natalie – Nadia Gellani
Gabe – Mohamad Mohammad
Henry – Ryan Long
Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden – Adam El-Zein