Sydney Musical Theatre: Next to Normal
12 July @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AEST

Sydney Musical Theatre presents Next to Normal, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Original Score, this intimate and emotionally charged production explores grief, mental illness and unconditional love through an electrifying contemporary rock score.
Diana Goodman appears to have the perfect life — but beneath the surface, an unresolved grief is pulling her family apart. Raw, honest and deeply human, Next to Normal is one of the defining musicals of the twenty-first century.
Directed by Sarah Shanahan, this bold new Sydney production features an exceptional ensemble cast and promises an unforgettable evening of live theatre. As seen in a celebrated West End revival at Wyndham’s Theatre in 2024, this is a show that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
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