Next to Normal is a superb musical. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's depiction of a woman derailed by mental illness and loss, and of the people around her, mixes compassion, humor, insight, and a wonderful score to explore the deepest parts of human lives. It's a staggering achievement in many ways. (The plot is discussed in mega-spoiler detail below.)Benjamin Sheff, Carman NapierPhoto: Bella MuccariThe Gallery Players' …
SOURCE: Show Showdown at 06:45PM on September 27, 2014