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NEXT TO NORMAL at Holmdel Theatre Company at Holmdel Theatre Company

Dates: (7/19/2019 - 8/4/2019 )

Theatre:

Holmdel Theatre Company


36 Crawfords Corner Road
Holmdel, 07733

Phone: 7329460427

Tickets: $15-$30

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Holmdel Theatre Company presents NEXT TO NORMAL

Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Directed by Kathy Connolly
Musical Director Andrew Kosinski
Produced by Kathy Connolly & Jake Oliver

STARRING Gaelen Gilliland* of Kinky Boots and Spongebob on Broadway!

Next to Normal explores how one seemingly normal suburban family copes with mental illness as their mother, Diana, struggles with the effects of managing her bipolar disorder of 16 years. An emotional powerhouse rock musical and winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score, Next to Normal is a heart-wrenching and groundbreaking story of love, acceptance, grief, and family.

THE CAST
GAELEN GILLILAND as Diana
JAKE OLIVER as Dan
JORDAN VIRGIL as Natalie
ARJUN MENON as Gabe
BRIAN JOHNSTON as Henry
JASON KRUK as Dr. Madden

Tickets are on sale NOW at www.holmdeltheatrecompany.org/n2n

Show is appropriate for audiences ages 12+. All performances are at the Duncan Smith Theater, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733. The white barn theater right in front of Holmdel High School. Visit our website to plan your trip!

Cast and Creative team for NEXT TO NORMAL at Holmdel Theatre Company at Holmdel Theatre Company

Gaelen GillilandGAELEN GILLILAND as Diana

Gaelen Gilliland is an actress and Broadway singer known for her roles in Kinky Boots and Spongebob Squarepants on Broadway. Mostly recently seen as the Mayor of Bikini Bottom in the Broadway company of Spongebob Squarepants. Other Broadway credits include: Wicked, Legally Blonde (MTV Recording), 9 to 5, Honeymoon In Vegas, and Kinky Boots. Favorite roles: Hairspray (Velma von Tussle), 1776 (Abigail Adams), Guys & Dolls (Adelaide). Gaelen is returning to HTC for the first time since her fabulous performance at our Cabaret Gala in October of 2018, we're so excited to welcome her back! 

 

JAKE OLIVER as Dan     

JORDAN VIRGIL as Natalie     

ARJUN MENON as Gabe

BRIAN JOHNSTON as Henry     

JASON KRUK as Dr. Madden

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