Next to Normal November 21, 2008

Next to Normal – New York Musical Sensation
Music by Tom Kitt / Book & lyrics by Brian Yorkey / Directed by Michael Greif
November 21, 2008 – January 18, 2009 in Crystal City
How does an almost average family navigate today’s over-stimulated and over-medicated world? In this darkly funny and haunting new musical, one suburban household confronts its past and its future. With provocative lyrics and an electrifying score, Next to Normal explores how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their world intact. Straight from its wildly successful run at New York’s Second Stage Theatre, Next to Normal is directed by Michael Greif (Broadway’s Rent, Grey Gardens). Ben Brantley of The New York Times said Next To Normal is "of real value to anyone who cares about the direction and possibilities of the American musical."

PERFORMANCES:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (no evening show 11/27, 12/24 or 12/25 and 6:00p.m. curtain 12/21)
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. (no matinee 11/22, 12/21 or 1/11)
Weekday matinees at 2:00 p.m. on 11/28 and at 12:00 p.m. on 12/17, 12/23 and 1/7
Additional performance on 12/22 at 7:00 p.m.

TICKETS: Seats are available starting at $55. Discount tickets are available for patrons purchasing tickets for multiple shows, students and groups. A limited number of $10 tickets for patrons ages 30 and under go on sale beginning each Monday for performances that week. (All patrons must present valid ID.) HOTTIX, a limited number of half-price, day-of-performance tickets, are available 90–30 minutes before curtain prior to every performance. Tickets may be purchased online at www.arenastage.org, by phone at (202) 488-3300 or at the Arena Stage Sales Office at 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202.

Official Website: http://www.arenastage.org