Next to Normal is a deeply moving musical about a family’s pursuit of stability as their resilience is pushed to the limit. At its centre is Diana Goodman, a suburban mother living with bipolar disorder, whose struggles ripple through her relationships with her husband Dan, daughter Natalie, and son Gabe.
Tackling themes of mental health, grief and the weight of memory, this modern classic blends emotion with a soaring rock score. With music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal is one of only ten musicals to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.