november 13-22, 2026
Auburn Stage - Grand Theatre
Music by Tom Kitt
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Original Broadway Production Produced by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo and Second Stage Theatre
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
About the show
A heartfelt portrait of a modern family, Next to Normal portrays the heartache, beauty, and honesty of healing from grief and loss.
Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this powerful musical centres on a suburban household deeply affected by mental illness. With a gripping book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey (13 Reasons Why) and a soaring contemporary rock score by Tom Kitt (Bring It On, If/Then), Next to Normal offers a raw and unflinching look at a family in crisis.
At its heart is Diana Goodman, a wife and mother living with bipolar disorder. As she reconciles her past and mental illness, Diana’s journey impacts her husband Dan, their daughter Natalie, and son, Gabe, who are all navigating the complexities of a loving yet dysfunctional family and working to find the light.
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Content Warning:
This production contains themes and depictions of mental illness, grief, loss, trauma, child loss, medical treatment and medical trauma, including discussions of suicide and self-harm. It also features strong language, drug use, and moments of intense emotional distress. Viewer discretion is advised.
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Please reach out to a trusted resource in your community, such as the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Crisis Line. CMHA provides 24/7 crisis support across Canada. In Ontario, you can reach them at 1-833-456-4566.
performance schedule
Friday, November 13 at 7:30pm (Opening Night): Light Cast
Saturday, November 14 at 2pm (Pay-What-You-Can): Light Cast
Saturday, November 14 at 7:30pm: Mountain Cast
Sunday, November 15 at 2pm: Mountain Cast
Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30pm: Light Cast
Thursday, November 19 at 7:30pm: Mountain Cast
Friday, November 20 at 7:30pm: Light Cast
Saturday, November 21 at 2pm: Mountain Cast
Saturday, November 21 at 7:30pm: Light Cast
Sunday, November 22 at 2pm (Closing): Mountain Cast
light cast
mountain cast
Creative Team
Producer: Julia Doney-Fisher
Director: Carrie Lee
Music Director: Candace Cooper
Choreographer: Lindsey Runhart
Lighting Designer: Laura Sepulveda
Set Designer: Rob Deman
Stage Manager: Jennefer Gerber Maclean
Assistant Stage Manager: Shannon Scott