Next to Normal

by Brian Yorkey

Purple poster with the title "next to normal" at top of page, house in the back ground, 2 eyes

The Goodmans are a typical American family, yet their lives are anything but normal. Traumatized by the death of her infant son, Diana Goodman has lived with bipolar depressive disorder and delusional episodes for the past seventeen years. The illness has affected everyone in her life, and has nearly torn her family apart on several occasions. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, empathy and heart. This show digs deep into the three principal characters’ mental health struggles as they strive to heal.

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Performance Dates & Times

February 27, 2025 - 8:00pm

February 28, 2025 - 8:00pm

March 1, 2025 - 2:00pm

March 1, 2025 - 8:00pm

Location

Crescent Underground, 304 York Street

Venue Accessibility: 
Venue lobby is accessible via elevators located near both the Morse and Stiles dining halls. Upper seating is accessible via main venue entrance. Facilities and stage level seating are accessible via a ramp to the left of the main venue entrance.

Patron Information

Yale is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. ASL interpretation is available for patrons attending a production who are deaf or have hearing loss. To request accommodations:

Please be sure to include the name of the show and the performance date and time. Contact Daisy Abreu with questions.

Performers

Natalie
Bridget Isacs
Dr Madden/Dr Nice/Anesthesiologist
Natalie U/S
Dr Madden/Dr Nice/Anesthesiologist U/S

Production Team

Director
Director
Stage Manager
Musical Director
Assistant
Musical Director
Lighting Designer
Associate
Producer
Associate
Stage Manager
Sound Designer
Lauren Delwiche
Costume Designer
Graphic Designer
Isaí Melendez
Choreographer
Musician
Calvin Junsay
Musician
Musician
Jack Davisson
Musician
Jam Lian
Orchestra Director
Zach Jarvis
Musician
Alan Xie
Musician
Juliette Mandelbrot
Musician
Andrew Jamieson
Assistant
Stage Manager