Why Next to Normal is my favorite musical that I have seen.

So first off let me say that I haven't seen nearly as many Broadway musicals as most of you here ; probably about ten or eleven. I have however worked on Broadway for the last five years ( I won't say exactly what I do) : I've subbed on 5 Broadway shows, worked at one full time for 2 years and done 5 off Broadway shows.

I absolutely loved Next to Normal. I loved that it was a bold original work that is difficult and does not pander to the audience. I loved that it tread in VERY difficult subject matter that is usually reserved for plays. I loved the score. I loved that there is a show on Broadway that has this much truth in it. I also think the show is not for everyone.

I should also admit that I grew up with a mentally ill mother, and spent most of act two sobbing uncontrollably.

Just sayin is all

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Are you a Broadway usher?

its definitely musician or usher (i cant think of any other broadway job where you could work full time for 2 years as well as sub at different places)

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Glad you enjoyed this great show!

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I also feel very strongly on Next To Normal..I think it is amazing too

And he likes RUDY'S.

Have you seen any Sondheim?

Don, I totally agree with you and feel that is why N2N is ultimately a stronger piece than BE. I loved BE, but N2N goes into some seriously dark emotional terrain, but does so beautifully and gracefully with stunning results. It takes many more risks than BE.

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