Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score, and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize.

Music by Tom Kitt

Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey

Dates: March 21-30, 2025

Times: 7:30 & 2:30

Venue: CSPS Hall 1103 3rd St Se Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Directed by: Brian Glick

Musical Drama, running two hours and 20 min.

Rated R

Mental illness, adult themes, language and drugs