NOW SHOWING!

next to normal

Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt

Directed by Alicia Haymer
Music Directed by Mike Sallee, Jr.

September 6-21, 2024

THE BARBERSHOP THEATER, 4003 INDIANA AVE

ABOUT

next to normal

Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, challenging societal norms and shining a light on the struggles many face behind closed doors. In this innovative take on the powerful rock musical that is Next to Normal, the story tackles the stigma surrounding mental health within the BIPOC/Black community and its impact on family dynamics.

next to normal accolades

2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

2009 Tony Awards - Eleven nominations and three wins: Best Original Score, Best Orchestration, and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical

MEET

THE CAST!

 
 

THE CAST OF

NEXT TO NORMAL

Diana: Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva

Dan: Leonard Ledford III

Gabe: Jalen Walker

Natalie: Ella Claybrooks

Henry: Jayden Murphy

Dr. Madden: DaJuana Hammonds

u/s Gabe/Henry: Kingston Kharif

u/s Natalie: Leslie Hammonds

THE PRODUCTION TEAM OF

Next to normal

 

Producer: Randy Craft

Director: Alicia Haymer

Music Director: Mike Sallee, Jr.

Stage Manager: Candace-Omnira Lafayette

Choreographer: Tosha Marie

Lighting Designer: Kristen DuBois

Costume Designer: Alexis Grigsby

Properties Designer: Sarah Levis

Scenic Designer: Randy Craft

Sound Designer:  Cameron Cleland

Marketing: Taryn Pray, Alex Hopper

FAQs

  • We highly recommend purchasing tickets as far in advance as possible. The Barbershop Theater is an intimate space with limited seating, so we cannot guarantee ticket availability at the door.

  • Next to Normal contains depictions of various mental health conditions and disorders including bipolar disorder, anxiety, and grief.

    The production also includes depictions and discussions of drug use, self-harm, death, and medical trauma.

    Please be advised that this production will include flashing lights, strobe effects, and haze.

    Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Next to Normal is recommended for ages 13+. Parental discretion is advised.

  • Yes! Groups of 6 or more get 20% off! This discount is added automatically at checkout.

  • Late seating is not guaranteed. Patrons should plan to arrive at least 15-30 minutes early for parking, entry, purchasing concessions, and using the restroom.

    Seats that remain unfilled at the start of the show are subject to be released to those on the waitlist.

  • Street Theatre Company tickets often sell out FAST! For those who miss out on tickets, we will have a waitlist at the door available 30 minutes before the start of the show. Unfilled seats will be released at the top of the show for those on the waitlist. Joining the wait list does not guarantee seating.