Next to Normal (2026)
Produced by
Book: Brian Yorkey
Music: Tom Kitt
Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
Director: Anthony Goncharov
Venue
Run
May 30th, 2026 – June 6th, 2026
Synopsis
They’re the perfect suburban family – Dad’s an architect, brother and sister are acing their classes, and Mom’s keeping them all together. There’s just one small detail nobody wants to acknowledge – Mom’s been battling bipolar disorder and delusional episodes for 16 years. Next to Normal is a compassionate look into how a family copes when mental health verges on the sublime. (bowtieproductions.ca)
Cast
| April Rebecca | Diana |
| Taylor Long | Dan |
| Aveleigh Keller | Natalie |
| Christopher Lyon | Gabe |
| Samel Sunil | Henry |
| Mich Anger | Dr Fine / Dr Madden |
Creative Team
| Brian Yorkey | Book |
| Tom Kitt | Music |
| Brian Yorkey | Lyrics |
| Anthony Goncharov | Director |
| Anthony Goncharov | Scenic Designer |
| Meredith Shedden | Associate Director |
| Meredith Shedden | Movement Director |
| Michael Ippolito | Music Director |
| Emily Anne Corcoran | Costume Designer |
| Emily Anne Corcoran | Prop Designer |
| Niall Durcan | Lighting Designer |
| Alison Starkey | Sound Designer |
| Erik Richards | Sound Designer |
| Valentina Caballero | Creative and Art Direction |
Music
| Michael Ippolito | Conductor |
| Michael Ippolito | Piano |
| Randy (Lei) Chang | Violin / Keys 2 |
| Leo Dressel | Guitar |
| Michelle Gopaul | Bass |
| Isaac Kuk | Cello |
| Max Valihora | Percussion |
Production
| Katie Van Bergeyk | Stage Manager |
| Talfryn Quiring | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Ian Kowalski | Production Manager |
| Alison Starkey | Sound Mixer |
| Ian Kowalski | Producer |
