depression,suicide,mother,drug abuse,psychology,affectation,pulitzer prize,musical,based on play or musical,grief,rock music,mental illness,stage performance,bipolar disorder,suburban

Next to Normal (2025)

Poster for Next to Normal

Something next to normal might be OK.

A mother struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The PBS Great Performances recording of the West End Transfer (from Donmar Warehouse) in 2024.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Longhurst
  • Profile picture of Caissie Levy
    Diana Goodman Caissie Levy
  • Profile picture of Jamie Parker
    Dan Goodman Jamie Parker
  • Profile picture of Jack Wolfe
    Gabe Goodman Jack Wolfe
  • Profile picture of Eleanor Worthington-Cox
    Natalie Goodman Eleanor Worthington-Cox
  • Profile picture of Trevor Dion Nicholas
    Dr. Fine / Dr. Madden Trevor Dion Nicholas

Keywords

  • depression
  • suicide
  • mother
  • drug abuse
  • psychology
  • affectation
  • pulitzer prize
  • musical
  • based on play or musical
  • grief
  • rock music
  • mental illness
  • stage performance
  • bipolar disorder
  • suburban