IC Second Stage is thrilled to present its production of Next to Normal, directed by Elizabeth Smith ('22).

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Next to Normal is a pop-rock, contemporary musical written by American playwright and lyricist Brian Yorkey with music by Tom Kitt. It debuted on Broadway in 2009 and was nominated for eleven Tony Awards that year. In 2010, it became the eighth musical in history to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Next to Normal is known for its complex portrayal of mental health disorders and treatments, particularly regarding bipolar disorder and depression. It explores how pain impacts the members of a suburban family as they cope with crisis and mental illness.

Content Warning: This show includes depictions of potentially triggering topics such as mental illness, medications and treatment, suicide, electroconvulsive therapy, drug use, postpartum, self-harm, trauma, and loss.

We ask for audience members to be masked during the performance. Students, please note that this is an off-campus production.