NEXT TO NORMAL's Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat Play Joe's Pub, 2/3

Two of Broadway's up-and-coming stars, Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat, will take their turn in the spotlight at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street, NYC / Between East 4th and Astor Place) on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 as part of Sh-K-Boom & Ghostlight Records' ongoing concert series. The pair currently star as Natalie and Henry in the Tony-winning musical Next to Normal at Broadway's Booth Theatre. The 9:30pm concert will feature the young talents sharing their musical inspirations through duets and solo performances of some of the songs that made them fall in love with music.  more »

RIALTO CHATTER: NEXT TO NORMAL Part of Broadway San Diego's Season; Show to Tour

According to a new season announcement from Broadway/San Diego, a National tour of the Broadway sensation 'Next To Normal' is headed to the Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego for a limited engagement run from January 18 to 23, 2011. The announcement from Broadway/San Diego reads, "And don't miss NEXT TO NORMAL; a thrilling emotional powerhouse about a loving family trying to take care of themselves and each other; the acclaimed, groundbreaking musical "that pushes Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone)."  more »

Real-Life Couple Sarah Uriarte & Michael Berry Could Lead NEXT TO NORMAL Next Month

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that come next month, Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL may welcome a new, real life couple into the roles of Diana and Dan. Sarah Uriarte Berry (The Light in the Piazza, Taboo), is now preparing to understudy Diana when regular understudy Jessica Phillips is on vacation the week of February 15. The role of Diana will continue to be played by Tony-winner Alice Ripley. Her husband, Michael Berry, currently understudies Dan and Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine. If all aligns, the couple could appear opposite one another during that week.  more »

Photo Flash: Kyle Dean Massey Joins NEXT TO NORMAL

Aaron Tveit left the Tony-nominated musical Next to Normal on January 4 and the role of Gabe is now being performed by Kyle Dean Massey. Massey previously played the role during Tveit's summer absence from June - September, while he was starring in Catch Me If You Can.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL's Jennifer Damiano & Adam Chanler-Berat Play Joe's Pub, 2/3

Two of Broadway's brightest up-and-coming stars, Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler-Berat, will take their turn in the spotlight at Joe's Pub on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 as part of Sh-K-Boom & Ghostlight Records' ongoing concert series. The popular pair currently star as Natalie and Henry in the Tony-winning musical Next to Normal at Broadway's Booth Theatre. The 9:30pm concert will feature the young talents sharing their musical inspirations through duets and solo performances of some of the songs that made them fall in love with music.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL Breaks Box Office Record at the Booth Theatre

The Tony Award winning musical Next to Normal set a new box office record at the Booth Theatre (222 W. 45th Street) for the week ending January 3, 2010, grossing $550,409 over nine performances.  more »

Kyle Dean Massey Takes Over for Aaron Tveit in Next to Normal January 4

Aaron Tveit leave of absence the Tony-nominated musical Next to Normal on January 4 and the role of Gabe will be performed by Kyle Dean Massey. Massey previously played the role during Tveit's summer absence from June - September, while he was starring in Catch Me If You Can.  more »

POTTED POTTER Plays London's Trafalgar Studios 2 for Third Season, Opens 12/8

London's Trafalgar Studios will host their third annual production of POTTED POTTER, the 70-minute Harry Potter experience. The performance, spanning all seven novels, will run from December 8th to January 2nd. The show is written and performed by Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner and is directed by Richard Hurst.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL, 'Little Shop Of Horrors' Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Showcased at 92YTribeca

92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.  more »

Arts Horizons' 'Broadway Salutes' Benefit Features NEXT TO NORMAL's Tom Kitt, 11/16

Tom Kitt, Tony Award-winning composer of Next to Normal will be a featured performer at the annual gala for Arts Horizons, Broadway Salutes. He will be joined by additional special guest Celeste Holm, Oscar winner for Gentleman's Agreement and Oscar nominee for All About Eve. The event will take place at The Edison Ballroom on Monday, November 16 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm.  more »

Aaron Tveit & Louis Hobson Perform New NEXT TO NORMAL Twitter Song at 92Y Oct 28.

The Broadway musical Next to Normal's groundbreaking Twitter campaign, which has amassed over 850,000 followers since launching on May 5, will culminate on Wednesday, October 28 with the world premiere of a new song written by the show's Tony-winning songwriters, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, based on over 4,000 suggestions from the show's followers.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL to Perform New Song Based on Twitter Suggestions at 92YTribeca, 10/28

Cast members of the Tony Award winning NEXT TO NORMAL will debut a new song based on suggestions to their Twitter account at 92YTribeca on October 28th. Cast members Aaron Tveit and Louis Hobson will perform the song at a 7:00pm concert.  more »

92nd Street Y Tribeca Hosts NEXT TO NORMAL Cast and Creative Team, 10/28

The 92nd Street Y in Tribeca has announced it's upcoming events featuring some of the industry's most impressive talent. Upcoming events include an evening of song with the cast of Next To Normal on October 28 at 7:00pm.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL Announces New Student Rush Policy

Beginning Monday, October 12, the Broadway musical Next to Normal will replace its current rush policy with a new ticket lottery. Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, patrons are invited to enter a lottery drawing to purchase a limited number of $25.00 tickets to that day's performance. Names will be drawn at random. There is a limit of two tickets per person and winners must be present with valid identification at the time of the drawing.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL Star Tveit To Reprise 'GOSSIP GIRL' Role

Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reveals exclusively that Aaron Tveit will reprising his Gossip Girl role as Nate's wealthy cousin, Tripp Vanderbilt, this November for at least six episodes.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL Wins OMMA For Twitter Campaign

There is no doubt that Next To Normal fared well at this past year's Tony Awards. Now, Variety is reporting that the show was the recipient of a rather different prize, namely the Online Media, Marketing and Advertising Award (OMMA) recognizing its Twitter campaign. Used as a promotional effort to sell tickets to the show, the campaign has generated considerable buzz due to its exceptionally high number of followers for a Broadway show.  more »

Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Alice Ripley's Caricature Unveiled At Sardi's

Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley, currently starring in Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL, had her caricature unveiled at the world famous Sardi's Restaurant on March 3rd. Ripley's likeness joined the ranks of Broadway royalty who have been honored with a caricature on the famous walls of Sardi's. BroadwayWorld joined the fun as Alice's caricature was put up on the famous wall!  more »

Aaron Tveit Returns To Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL September 7

Original cast member AARON TVEIT will return to the Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal on Monday, September 7 at 8:00pm. Tveit, who originated the role of Gabe in the off-Broadway and Broadway productions of the acclaimed musical, was on a leave of absence this summer to star in the World Premiere production of Catch Me If You Can.  more »

TWITTER WATCH: NEXT TO NORMAL - 'Can I say buttload?'

BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL, "Little Shop Of Horrors" Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Announced for 92YTribeca

92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL's Twitter Song Project Announces First Round Of Voting Results

The Broadway musical Next to Normal has announced the voting results of the first part of its groundbreaking Twitter song project. Based on suggestions from Twitter followers, Next to Normal creators Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey will write a song for the show's characters Dr. Madden & Gab.  more »

NEXT TO NORMAL's Twitter 'Performance' To Culminate With New User Suggested Song, Premieres 10/28

The Broadway musical Next to Normal's groundbreaking Twitter Performance has amassed over 560,000 followers since launching on May 5, surpassing such national brands as Starbucks and MTV and popular celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Jordin Sparks. The Twitter Performance will culminate with a new song written by the Tony Award-winning songwriters of Next to Normal, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, based on suggestions from the followers - everything from which characters are performing the song and where it takes place in the story, to song structure and lyric suggestions. Suggestions are currently being submitted via Twitter @N2NBroadway.  more »

'NEXT TO NORMAL' Star Damiano Featured In W Magazine

2009 Tony Award Nominee for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Jennifer Damiano is featured in W magazine with a brief Q&A. The talented young actress discusses balancing work and life in the W piece. Read a sneak peek below.  more »

Kyle Dean Massey Takes Over for Aaron Tveit in Next to Normal June 9 - September 6

Aaron Tveit will take a leave of absence from the Tony-nominated musical Next to Normal from June 9 - September 6 to perform in the out-of-town engagement of the musical Catch Me If You Can. He will return to the Next to Normal on Monday, September 7. In his absence, the role of Gabe will be performed by Kyle Dean Massey.  more »

The Tom Kitt Band Plays Bitter End 6/1, Chase, Colella and Stern to Guest

The Tom Kitt Band, led by Next to Normal's Tony-nominated composer Kitt and featuring Damien Bassman, Michael Aarons, and Dan Grennes, will appear at The Bitter End on Monday, June 1 at 10:15 pm. The concert will also feature guest performances from Broadway performers Will Chase, Jenn Colella and Rachel Stern who all starred in Kitt's first Broadway musical, High Fidelity.  more »