February 13 – March 15, 2015
Music by Tom Kitt,
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Nick Sugar
Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama, Next to Normal is a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with love and crisis. With electrifying music and lyrics, Next to Normal shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact. Ben Brantley from the New York Times called it “A brave, breathtaking new musical. It is something much more than a feel-good musical: it is a feel-everything musical.”
Take a sneak peak at Next to Normal, courtesy Luck eProductions, LLC
Reviews – Critics
“…sensitively directed by the Henry Award-winning Nick Sugar, who again shows his expertise in telling a demanding story.” –Sonya Ellingboe, Littleton Independent
“… the third version of Next to Normal I’ve seen, and it’s by far the most revelatory. One of the things that troubled me before was the heaviness of the score.” –Juliet Wittman, Westword
“With an outstanding cast whose voices are clear as bells in their solos, and cacaphonic in the musical mash-ups portending trouble, this production of “Next To Normal” is sharp and jarring.” –Claire Martin, The Denver Post
Reviews – Patrons
“Saw it last night. Awesome show- the cast was great. Really hoping to see it more time.” –Melissa Lombard Bell
“Saw it opening night and was in awe of the story and the talent. Going back a second time with my girls.” — Sandra Basilin Hosler
“Saw it. Loved it. Great cast, score wonderful and story line, real. Really.” — Paula Borton
“Awesome show, so much talent in this cast. Don’t miss the chance to see them.” — Mindie Knowles
“Love this show!!!” — Felicia Hamilton Bredenberg
Get to know the Next to Normal Cast, courtesy Michael Ensminger
Winner of Westword’s Best of 2015:
Best Direction of a Musical – Nick Sugar, Next to Normal
Best Actress in a Musical – Margie Lamb, Next to Normal
CAST
The Band
| Donna Kolpan Debreceni | Keyboards |
| Austin Hein | Bass |
| Kevin E. Johnson | Cello |
| David Paul | Violin |
| Scott Alan Smith | Guitars |
| Tag Worley | Drums/Percussion |
Production Crew
| Director | Nick Sugar |
| Music Director | Donna Debreceni |
| Technical Director | Mike Haas |
| Set Designer | Tina Anderson |
| Costume Designer | Linda Morken |
| Sound Designer | Curt Behm |
| Lighting Designer | Seth Alison |
| Props Designer | Becky Toma |
| Prod. Stage Manager | Steven Neale |
| Sound Operator | Cara Wallingford |
| Run Crew | Melissa Sipes |