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    Next to Normal Flyer

    Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. 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 manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.

    *Sensitive Content Warning: This production contains strong themes of grief, loss, and mental illness. Those with concerns about this content are encouraged to research the show prior to attending.*
    Linked here is a helpful in-depth resource from Alliance Theatre. PLEASE NOTE: This resource is not spoiler-free.

    Tickets may be purchased in advance online until one hour before showtime, during which they may be purchased in person at the box office. Box office opens at 7PM and seating starts thirty minutes prior to curtain. There is no late seating available.
    Gannon Students can enter the coupon code SUPERBOY for $5 off of the sale price. One code per transaction. You will need to show your student ID when arriving to the theatre.

    Performances: 

    Thursday, 4/20 8PM
    Friday, 4/21 8PM
    Saturday, 4/22 8PM

    Thursday, 4/27 8PM
    Friday, 4/28 8PM
    Saturday, 4/29 2PM
    Saturday, 4/29 8PM

    Cast and Crew:

    Director: Angela Howell
    Assistant Director: Molly Cooke
    Music Director: Julya Polaski

    Diana: Anna Skinner
    Natalie: Stella Przyblinski
    Female Understudy: Grace Dible
    Dan: Curtis Jones
    Gabe: Anthony Nunez
    Henry: Shane Stafford
    Dr. Fine: Edwin Lopez
    Dr. Madden: Brian Bowersox

    COVID policy: Vaccination and masking, though recommended, are optional to attend performances at the Schuster. If you are experiencing cold or flu like symptoms, please stay home. Contact Angela at howell0012@gannon.edu, and if there is a seat available for a different day or show, your ticket can be transferred. However, no refunds will be available. 

    NEXT TO NORMAL: Original Broadway Production Produced by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo and Second Stage Theatre

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    NEXT TO NORMAL Thursday, April 20 2023, 8PM

    NEXT TO NORMAL Thursday, April 20 2023, 8PM

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    NEXT TO NORMAL Friday, April 21 2023, 8PM

    NEXT TO NORMAL Friday, April 21 2023, 8PM

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    NEXT TO NORMAL Saturday, April 22 2023, 8PM

    NEXT TO NORMAL Saturday, April 22 2023, 8PM

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    NEXT TO NORMAL Thursday, April 27 2023, 8PM

    NEXT TO NORMAL Thursday, April 27 2023, 8PM

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    NEXT TO NORMAL Friday, April 28 2023, 8PM

    NEXT TO NORMAL Friday, April 28 2023, 8PM

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    NEXT TO NORMAL Saturday, April 29 2023, 2PM

    NEXT TO NORMAL Saturday, April 29 2023, 2PM

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    NEXT TO NORMAL Saturday, April 29 2023, 8PM

    NEXT TO NORMAL Saturday, April 29 2023, 8PM

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    620 Sassafras. St.

    Email: howell012@gannon.edu