NEXT TO NORMAL at Bridgeport Theatre Company

Bridgeport Theatre Company Proudly Presents

NEXT TO NORMAL

Music by Tom Kitt
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Christy McIntosh
Musical Direction by Clay Zambo

Featuring
Arielle Boutin (Natalie), Marcelo Calderon (Henry), Tony Leone (Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden), Eli Newsom (Dan), Andreas Wyder (Gabe), and Melinda Zupaniotis (Diana).

NEXT TO NORMAL's story concerns a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. The musical also addresses such issues as grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. The musical opened on Broadway in April 2009. It was nominated for eleven 2009 Tony Awards and won three, Best Original Score, Best Orchestration and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for Alice Ripley. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, becoming just the eighth musical in history to receive the honor.

NEXT TO NORMAL will be performed at
The Downtown Cabaret Theatre
263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604

TICKET PRICING DETAILS:
Reserved Seating:
$28 Regular / Adult
$23 Senior Discount (65+)
$18 Student Discount (present student ID at box office)

Groups:  We offer a generous discount for groups of 10 or more...scroll down this page for more info!

All ages are welcome (but recommended for ages 13+) (everyone must have a ticket)

ORDER ONLINE NOW or Call the TICKET HOTLINE: 800.838.3006

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/307824

SHOWTIME INFO
Jan 25-Feb 10
Fridays & Saturdays Jan 25, 26, Feb 1, 2, 8, 9 @ 8pm (lobby opens 7pm; house opens 7:15pm)
Thurs Jan 31st @ 8pm (lobby opens 7pm; house opens 7:15pm)
Sundays Jan 26 & Feb 10 (closing) @ 5pm (lobby opens 4pm; house opens 4:15pm)

GROUP SALES INFO
Groups 10+ will enjoy a 20-25% discount and pay NO TICKET FEE!  Adults (regularly $30 after ticket fee) are just $25, Seniors (regularly $25 after ticket fee) are just $20, Students (regularly $20 after ticket fee) are just $15.  Email info@bridgeporttheatre.org or call 203.416.6446 with your requested performance date, # in your group, and someone will be in touch to process your order! (our staff will need to process this separately so please contact us instead of Brown Paper Tickets).  

FOOD/PICNIC INFO
Following in the tradition of Downtown Cabaret Theatre, we will also be allowing food/drink to be brought in for your enjoyment.  We also offer drinks and snacks at our concession stand (popcorn $3 / drinks $2) which is open before the show and at intermission.  The seating area opens 45 minutes before curtain for you to have your pre-show picnic.

PARKING INFO
Street parking is available near the Downtown Cabaret Theatre.  Additionally, a guarded parking lot is available right across from the theatre on Golden Hill Street for a $2 donation per car to cover the cost of the attendant. The theatre is wheelchair accessible (however there is no elevator to the balcony).  Please indicate if you need disabled access when ordering your tickets.  

SEE TICKETING SITE FOR DIRECTIONS AND PARKING INFORMATION

Theater policies:
The use of recording equipment of any kind is prohibited. Unauthorized recording will be confiscated and deleted.  Late seating will be made at the discretion of the house manager and artistic staff, to avoid disturbance to the production and to other patrons.  We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone, and disruptions will not be tolerated.

Bridgeport Theatre Company is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization.
BTC's mission is to lead a culturally diverse collective of local artists to provide a quality, accessible, and affordable theatre arts experience for the community, by the community.