Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition- Page 2

[jordangirl]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#25

Posted: 10/9/08 at 6:17pm

I have to agree with "A Light In The Dark". That song just fits in that place for me. Not having been familiar with versions earlier than 2econd Stage, I didn't know "I've Been" was initially in the show until it was mentioned on here. Listening to it, I just don't think it would have the same impact as "A Light In the Dark" in that place. Not saying it couldn't go in somewhere, but at that moment, "A Light In The Dark" just fits for me.

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LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!

[snl89]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#26

Posted: 10/10/08 at 8:29pm

CASTING!!!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=34047

EPIC EPIC WIN. omg. AARON!! And Jenn and Adam!! <33

with 2/3 of my necessary casting (Alice, Aaron, and Brian) in tact, I can hardly complain :P


edit: good thing I did NOT notice the new thread on this topic haha. But.. whatever.. if this is serving as the official NtN 2.0 thread, we might as well have the info in here too, right? :)

I don't need a life that's normal. That's way too far away. But something next to normal would be okay. Something next to normal is what I'd like to try. Close enough to normal to get by.

Updated On: 10/10/08 at 08:29 PM

[ChecksintheMayo]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#27

Posted: 10/10/08 at 8:48pm

Louis Hobson was fantastic in West Side Story at the 5th. I think you'll really like him.

[snl89]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#28

Posted: 10/10/08 at 8:52pm

^
Well I can't fairly judge him on voice or acting yet since I've never heard of him before, but



I certainly approve of his looks! :P

I don't need a life that's normal. That's way too far away. But something next to normal would be okay. Something next to normal is what I'd like to try. Close enough to normal to get by.

[couldneverreallysing]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#29

Posted: 10/11/08 at 1:34am

So excited about Louis Hobson being in this. I know he's different than some of the previous castings (a little younger), but he is going to be amazing! A gifted actor with a phenomenal voice. I am a big fan!

This show is going to be so good. I will keep my fingers crossed for Broadway!

[regnad kcin]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#30

Posted: 10/12/08 at 11:11am

He looks like Michael Cera's older brother :)

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#31

Posted: 10/31/08 at 5:35pm

http://www.arenastage.org/season/08-09/next-to-normal/

There's some song clips on the website. And I like the new poster.

[RentBoy86]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#32

Posted: 11/1/08 at 1:04am

I sort of hope they change up the set design. I hated having all the characters grabbing the poles at every moment.

[Sondheim_Geek]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#33

Posted: 11/2/08 at 1:08pm

What do you think about J. Robert Spencer as Dan?

I feel really unsure about the choice, not sure why.

[Elke]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#34

Posted: 11/2/08 at 1:51pm

Two promotional images from the Arena Stage production...

http://nexttonormal.ning.com/photo/2276837:Photo:281
http://nexttonormal.ning.com/photo/2276837:Photo:283

[snl89]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#35

Posted: 11/2/08 at 2:00pm

Ok I am kind of OBSESSED with the recording of I'm Alive on the website. Not that I havn't heard the song a million times before, but it's just.. it makes me SO EXCITED at the prospect of an official recording, because it sounds SO amazing in non-bootleg form! Even just professionally recorded live, I love. it.


aaand those promotional pictures= <3

EEP I can't wait!

I don't need a life that's normal. That's way too far away. But something next to normal would be okay. Something next to normal is what I'd like to try. Close enough to normal to get by.

[Sondheim_Geek]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#36

Posted: 11/2/08 at 2:26pm

The second image is definitely from 2st.

[GlindatheGood22]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#37

Posted: 11/2/08 at 5:59pm

Ooh, I love the new poster!

I know you. I know you. I know you.

[RentBoy86]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#38

Posted: 11/3/08 at 12:35am

I don't care for the new poster. It's too busy to be used on a marquee or playbill. Just something simple with the words would be nice, but I like the idea.

[burntplains]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#39

Posted: 11/3/08 at 1:14am

I don't mind the new poster but I wouldn't miss it if they designed a new one!

I'm so pumped. I just bought my tickets for in December! :)

[B3TA07]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#40

Posted: 11/3/08 at 1:47am

The new poster is alright, I am glad to see they did away with the stupid negative photograph one.

-Benjamin
--http://www.benjaminadgate.com/

[matty159]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#41

Posted: 11/12/08 at 7:15pm

BUMP....

To say that there are six days (two with mats) up on Goldstar for this. I was gonna wait until closing weekend and make it work with another trip, but the price is right. Nothing wrong with seeing it twice, right?

Just wanted to give a heads up for those like me who like a discount in these troubled times!

[mormonophobic]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#42

Posted: 11/13/08 at 12:02pm

Just a quick question - what are the odds of this extending its run? Has there been any talk of it yet? Or would that not happen until it opens? I will be there a little less than a month after and would love to see this, so just curious. Thanks!

[LeaGirl]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#43

Posted: 11/13/08 at 12:29pm

Arena has "A Delicate Balance" scheduled to start Feb 6th in that theater so I would think that it wouldn't extend.

Now what would you say if today I started over? Without a thing but this taped together four leaf clover And I'll pretend like everything is already alright And I'll run toward the sun till the castle's out of sight

[mormonophobic]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#44

Posted: 11/14/08 at 3:51am

Grrr, I'll miss it by so little. Oh well, thank you a lot for the information.

[adamgreer]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#45

Posted: 11/14/08 at 6:39am

And Aaron returns to Wicked on January 20, according to him. Next to Normal closes the 18th. If there were an extension, it would be without him.

[lstbutifulgrl2]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#46

Posted: 11/19/08 at 8:00pm

my friend was able to get us front row tickets for friday night. i'm so excited right now!

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"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent

[FeelingElectric]

re: Next to Normal- the Arena Stage edition#47

Posted: 11/19/08 at 8:23pm

I will be at the first performance on Friday as well. After seeing it at the 2005 NYMF and at Second Stage, I can't wait to see how fantastic this incarnation of the show is.

Drench yourself in words unspoken. Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten. "Unwritten" Natasha Bedingfield