NEXT TO NORMAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Overview

The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rock Musical

Experience the electrifying Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical that delves into the heart of a family shattered by mental illness but held together by love. Diana Goodman, a suburban mom battling bipolar disorder, struggles to connect with her ambitious daughter and devoted husband as they navigate the chaos of Diana’s condition. With a soaring, unforgettable score by Tom Kitt and poignant book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal is an unflinching, empathetic portrait of resilience, loss, and the pursuit of hope. Hailed by The New York Times as a “transformative,” “feel-everything” musical, this modern masterpiece is a must-see theatrical event.

“A Brave, Breathtaking Musical” – The New York Times

Recommended for ages 14+. Note: For detailed content warnings, click here.

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Priority booking for Season Ticket Holders begins June 4. Single Tickets on sale to the public starting July 2. 

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Pay What You Will Thursdays: To keep live performance affordable and accessible to our community, we’re offering Pay What You Will Thursdays for all Mainstage shows! Book tickets for one of our Thursday performances of Next to Normal and you’ll get to choose your own ticket price (starting at $5, plus a $3 venue preservation fee). Just select your seats, then you’ll be prompted to choose your ticket price.

Pay What You Will Thursdays and our Community Access Ticket Program are generously sponsored by Jessika and Bryan Hane.

Kate Galvin (she/her) has been in Bloomington since 2017, first as Artistic Director of Cardinal Stage, and then Constellation. In 2023, she shifted gears within the organization and now serves as Constellation’s Casting Director. Her directing work has been seen in Constellation’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Matilda, The Wizard of Oz, and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, as well as many Cardinal productions, including  Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, The Glass Menagerie, The Christians and Fun Home. A Barrymore Award-winning director, her regional credits include 11th Hour Theatre Company, Fulton Theater, Pittsburgh CLO, Portland Stage, Walnut Street Theatre, Weston Theater Company and more. She holds degrees in Musical Theatre from NYU and Goldsmiths College – University of London. www.kategalvin.com @kategalvinconsulting