Music by Tom Kitt | Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey

Next to Normal is a story about a family trying to cope with the impact of trauma and loss on their day-to-day lives and their hopes for the future. Their individual challenges are inextricably intertwined with their collective struggle as a family. By harnessing the emotional power of contemporary music and song, Next to Normal takes the audience on a journey through the highs and lows of dysfunctional relationships, mental health treatment, grief, frustration, transition, healing, and light.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn is committed to doing their part to amplify the conversation around mental health in our community. We are pleased to be hosting a talkback after the Sunday, June 11 matinée with Michael Groat, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer of Silver Hill Hospital.

*Please see important information below regarding subject matter and staging.*

Sensory Disclosure:
Flashing lights & patterns
Immersive staging & seating (stages will be located in the center & corners of the theater, with cabaret
audience seating distributed around & throughout)
Content Disclosure:
Strong language
Mental health conditions
Psychopharmacology
Diagnosis
Psychiatric hospitalization & treatment, including the use of ECT
Grief/Loss
Memory loss
Suicide
Substance use