Next to Normal is a gripping, raw, and heart-wrenching rock musical that first stormed onto the stage in 2008, with a powerful score by Tom Kitt and an emotionally charged book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. The story revolves around Diana Goodman, a mother whose battle with increasingly severe bipolar disorder casts a shadow over her family's life. As Diana’s mental health deteriorates, we are drawn into a world of complex emotions, where love, loss, and desperation collide.

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The musical dives deep into the haunting realities of grief, depression, and the dark consequences of untreated mental illness, offering an unflinching look at the toll it takes on both the individual and their loved ones. Next to Normal doesn’t shy away from tough topics such as suicide, addiction, and the ethical dilemmas within modern psychiatric care, while also exploring the undercurrent of pain that often lurks beneath the seemingly perfect surface of suburban life.