NEXT TO NORMAL
Music by Tom Kitt 
Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey 
Directed by Kyle Boatwright
Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.
Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
The Rand Theater 
Next to Normal tickets

How do you hold onto reality amidst a whirlwind? Diana’s ordinary home-maker life of managing family dynamics and school lunches quickly disintegrates amid the twin challenges of bipolar disorder and grief. Meanwhile, her family members do their best to keep up under the strain of their own individual struggles. Next to Normal, a Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, looks at the ripple effects of mental illness, stress, grief, secrets, and tremendous love — all set to a driving rock score.

Content advisory: Depictions and discussion of mental illness, self-harm, suicide, death, medical trauma, delusional episodes, and drug use. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Next to Normal is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com