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Next to Normal
Music by Tom Kitt
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Next to Normal explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, 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. This deeply moving piece of theatre has an emotional pop/rock powerhouse score and takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart.
Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 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.
This production is recommended for audiences aged 13 and up, and contains some adult themes, including depictions of various mental health conditions and strong language.
Box Office: (713) 315-2525
Email: boxoffice@thehobbycenter.com
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 10am-6:00pm
Saturday-Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pm
The Hobby Center above ground parking garage is located directly behind the building with easy access from both Rusk and Walker Streets. Cash and credit are both accepted.
If the Hobby Center garage is full, you may also park at the Theatre District Garage (Tranquility) Downtown Houston.
Please note: for Sunday performances only, July 28, the Hobby Center garage will likely be full due to The Lion King. Please park at the Theatre District Garage (Tranquility) Downtown Houston.
Video
Official Trailer
In Rehearsal
Sizzle
Creative Team
Joe Calarco
Director
Michael Ferarra
Musical Director
Hope Easterbrook
Choreographer
Timothy Mackabee
Scenic Designer
Greg Emetaz
Video Designer
Robert J. Aguilar
Lighting Designer
Andrew Harper
Sound Designer
Colleen Grady
Costume Designer
Jayson Kolbicz
Wigs, Hair & Makeup Designer
Adam Wiggins
Associate Musical Director
Nancy Lynch
Intimacy Coordinator
Jack Beetle
Vocal Consultant
Skye Krienitz
Production Manager
Debs Ramser
Production Stage Manager
Meagan Smallwood
Assistant Stage Manager
Rachel Ackerman
Company Manager
Steven Hoffman
Technical Director
Will Greer
Props