Next to Normal
Music by Tom Kitt
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Thomas James O'Leary
Musical Direction by Taylor Stephenson
Set Design by Jeff Cason
Lighting Design by Matt Richter, Adam Earle, and Andrew Schmedeke
Costume Design by Vicki Conrad
Sound Design by Fritz Davis
Properties Design by Lori Berg
Stage Manager: Shawna Voragen
Asst. Stage Manager: Josie Austin
Pico Playhouse, Los Angeles, California
August 19, 2016 - October 8, 2016
Cast: Isa Briones, Michelle Lane, Harrison Meloeny, Randal Miles, Blaine Miller, Nick Sarando
"One of Stage Raw's Top Ten Plays in Los Angeles"
Music by Tom Kitt
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Thomas James O'Leary
Musical Direction by Taylor Stephenson
Set Design by Jeff Cason
Lighting Design by Matt Richter, Adam Earle, and Andrew Schmedeke
Costume Design by Vicki Conrad
Sound Design by Fritz Davis
Properties Design by Lori Berg
Stage Manager: Shawna Voragen
Asst. Stage Manager: Josie Austin
Pico Playhouse, Los Angeles, California
August 19, 2016 - October 8, 2016
Cast: Isa Briones, Michelle Lane, Harrison Meloeny, Randal Miles, Blaine Miller, Nick Sarando
"One of Stage Raw's Top Ten Plays in Los Angeles"
REVIEWS
"If you saw Next to Normal at the Ahmanson Theatre in 2010, then you must experience this show in the Pico's intimate setting. Thomas James O'Leary's direction is meticulous and engaging. He is able to seamlessly take audiences between musical and dramatic territory, making for a gripping evening through and through. You must experience this show.
- Ryan M. Luevano, Tin Pan L.
"Now in the intimate space of the Pico Playhouse, the complex drama unfolds crystal clear with fine direction from Thomas James O'Leary and a marvelously skilled ensemble, all of whom sing and act their socks off. O'Leary's free-spirited and very active staging make the piece click, and the cast are all marvelously attuned."
- Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld.com
"The cast and direction are so strong that the production casts a powerful spell."
-Margaret Gray, LA Times
"Thomas James O’Leary directs with visual flair and minute attention to performances that dig deep into each character’s emotional complexities while meeting the many challenges of Kitt’s musically complex melodies."
- Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
"The cast and direction are so strong that the production casts a powerful spell."
-Margaret Gray, LA Times
"Thomas James O’Leary directs with visual flair and minute attention to performances that dig deep into each character’s emotional complexities while meeting the many challenges of Kitt’s musically complex melodies."
- Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
"A timely and thought-provoking story about the effects of mental illness on a family, Next to Normal is expertly directed by Thomas James O'Leary. O'Leary manages to pinpoint overt and covert feelings from every moment and event in this tale."
- Elaine L. Mura, LASplash
"I am happy to report that the spirit of original Broadway show...is alive and well in this incredibly intimate staging."
- Erin Conley, OnStage
"This was one heck of a ride. Run! Run! Run! And take someone who has just seen 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.'"
- Joe Straw, Joe Straw #9
"If you saw Next to Normal at the Ahmanson Theatre in 2010, then you must experience this show in the Pico's intimate setting. Thomas James O'Leary's direction is meticulous and engaging. He is able to seamlessly take audiences between musical and dramatic territory, making for a gripping evening through and through. You must experience this show.
- Ryan M. Luevano, Tin Pan L.
"Now in the intimate space of the Pico Playhouse, the complex drama unfolds crystal clear with fine direction from Thomas James O'Leary and a marvelously skilled ensemble, all of whom sing and act their socks off. O'Leary's free-spirited and very active staging make the piece click, and the cast are all marvelously attuned."
- Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld.com
"The cast and direction are so strong that the production casts a powerful spell."
-Margaret Gray, LA Times
"Thomas James O’Leary directs with visual flair and minute attention to performances that dig deep into each character’s emotional complexities while meeting the many challenges of Kitt’s musically complex melodies."
- Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
"The cast and direction are so strong that the production casts a powerful spell."
-Margaret Gray, LA Times
"Thomas James O’Leary directs with visual flair and minute attention to performances that dig deep into each character’s emotional complexities while meeting the many challenges of Kitt’s musically complex melodies."
- Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
"A timely and thought-provoking story about the effects of mental illness on a family, Next to Normal is expertly directed by Thomas James O'Leary. O'Leary manages to pinpoint overt and covert feelings from every moment and event in this tale."
- Elaine L. Mura, LASplash
"I am happy to report that the spirit of original Broadway show...is alive and well in this incredibly intimate staging."
- Erin Conley, OnStage
"This was one heck of a ride. Run! Run! Run! And take someone who has just seen 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.'"
- Joe Straw, Joe Straw #9
