Next To Normal opens at Ahmanson Theatre

The national tour of "Next to Normal" opens at the Ahmanson Theatre on Sunday, November 28, 2010. Previews of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical begin November 23; performances will continue through January 2, 2011.

Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in "Next to Normal," will reprise her acclaimed performance in the musical's 36-week, multi-city North American tour.

"Next to Normal" also features Asa Somers (Dan), Curt Hansen (Gabe), Emma Hunton (Natalie), Jeremy Kushnier (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) and Preston Sadleir (Henry).

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards - Best Score, Best Actress in a Musical, and Best Orchestrations - "Next to Normal" features music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and direction by Michael Greif.