Next to Normal: The Musical - Saturday (Matinée)

.: THIS IS A PERFORMANCE OF CAST "LIGHT" (SEE CAST LIST BELOW) :.

(Show in English, ufaFabrik Varieté Salon)

FOR A LIMITED RUN OF 4 SHOWS ONLY AND FEATURING A 7-PIECE LIVE BAND!

Join the cast and crew of Encore! Musicals Berlin e.V. in their upcoming production of the critically acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, Next to Normal. The show was nominated for eleven Tony Awards in 2009 and won three, including Best Original Score and Best Orchestration.

This is the group's fifth show, following their hugely popular production of The Wedding Singer (October 2023).

Through gut-wrenching writing and storytelling by Brian Yorkey and a powerful musical score by Tom Kitt, audiences will be granted a glimpse into the interior lives of this show's characters. Beneath this singular narrative lies an exploration of familial ties, romantic love, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of normalcy amidst life's chaos—a narrative universally resonant.

Prepare for a journey where emotions run deep. There won't be a dry eye in the house.

Check out the trailer!

.: THE PLOT :.

Step into the tumultuous world of Next to Normal, where the facade of suburban normalcy shatters to reveal a family dealing with loss, grief, and mental illness. In this groundbreaking musical, we follow the Goodmans as they confront the shadows looming over their lives. Diana, a mother and wife haunted by her past, battles with bipolar disorder, her daily struggles rippling through the family dynamics. Dan, her devoted husband, walks a tightrope between love and frustration as he tries to support Diana while keeping the family from falling apart. Their daughter Natalie, a talented but conflicted teenager, grapples with her own identity amidst the chaos at home, while Gabe, their son, remains the charismatic enigma of the family.

.: CAST "LIGHT" :.

(Also performing on Sunday, 30th of June, 17:00 h)

Diana: Jenny Lewis

Dan: Jörn Wübker

Natalie: Yara Lucie Kramer

Gabe: Alexander Gehlsdorf

Henry: Elijah Nielebock

Dr. Madden: Gregorio López Moreira

Dr. Fine: Robert Welker

.: OUR LIVE BAND :.

Lead and Keyboard: Toni Schmidt

Guitar: Max Solo

Bass: Maurice Stenzel

Drums and Percussion 1: Jan-Hendrik Friedhoff

Percussion 2: Hannah Savory

Cello: Clara Guischard

Violin: Zeya Bespolka

Creative co-direction by James Butler and Hannah Savory

Co-produced by Gregorio López Moreira and Stefan Wirth

.: DISCLAIMER :.

While we believe in the power of storytelling to foster empathy and understanding, we understand that certain scenes and the subject matter of this show may evoke strong emotions. Before purchasing tickets, audiences are advised to consider that this show contains frequent strong language and deals with delicate and potentially distressing themes including depictions of mental illness, substance abuse, bereavement, a suicide attempt and challenging family dynamics.

Due to the subject matter, we do not recommend this performance to minors under the age of 12. An adult should accompany minors under the age of 16.

We encourage everyone to practice self-care and mindfulness during the performance. Please, feel free to reach out to our staff if you need assistance. Our goal is to create a safe and respectful environment for all audience members.

We look forward to embarking on this journey with you! 💜

.: CONDITIONS FOR REDUCED TICKETS :.

Tickets are offered at a reduced price to students under the age of 27, people over the age of 65 or retired, people with registered disabilities and their accompanying persons, and people under severe financial hardship (Berlin-Ticket S or equivalent).