Next to Normal is a groundbreaking rock musical that offers an unflinching look at the impact of mental illness on a woman and her family. The story follows the Goodmans, a seemingly typical suburban household, as they confront the mother’s struggle with worsening bipolar disorder and the treatments she undergoes to cope. Challenging the very idea of what “normal” means, this powerful production shines a light on love, resilience, and the strength it takes to endure life’s most painful realities.
Diana: Tahlia Allen
Natalie: Charlotte Doyle
Gabe: Bailey Mitchell
Dan: Sam Piper
Henry: Michael Sun
Dr Fine/Dr Madden: Annie Geissler
Diana Alternate: Alexandra Harris
Natalie Alternate: Olivia Miller
Gabe/Henry Swing: Levi Maron
Dan/Dr Fine/Dr Madden Swing: Raven Amigable
Producer: Zia Bohm
Director: Nic Barg
Music Director: Jonathan Zhang
Vocal Director: Leo Tarbox
Assistant Director: Charlotte Jones
Choreographer: Olivia Causer
Intimacy Coordinator: Liam Faulkner-Diamond
Wellbeing Officers: Liam Verity & Savannah Windus
Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer: Cam McCredie
Photographer: Line and Lens Creative - @lineandlenscreative
Costumes Master: Bonnie FitzGerald
Props Master: Phoebe Rosser
Set Designer: Parker Texilake
Stage Manager: Mel Karpenko
Assistant Stage Manager: Jules Pek-Lowther
Lighting Mentor & Co-Lighting Designer: Flynn Crewes
Lighting Operator & Co-Lighting Designer: Ryder Garvey
Assistant Lighting Operator: Gabriel Way Stamatellis
Sound Technician: Andrew Chen
Assistant Sound Technician: Oriana Chan
Mic Tech: Brianna Wood
Crew: Zarlie Trotter
Conductor/Keys: Jonathan Zhang
Violin: Marcus Aspinall
Cello: Thomas Wills
Guitar: Liz Ho
Bass Guitar: Linh Trần
Drums/Percussion: Maxwell Patrick