
Next to Normal
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Winner of 3 Tony Awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama, Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt’s Next to Normal has taken Broadway, and the musical theater world by storm over the past decade. An emotional powerhouse of a musical with a thrilling rock score, the show takes an honest look at the sometimes harsh realities of “normal” life.
A typical American family to the outside world, the Goodmans secretly struggle in their suburban home as they deal with the effects of their mother’s worsening mental health. As they navigate their changing world, they deal with the pressing contemporary issues of trauma, loss, mental health treatment, and what it means to be a family.
Making its debut at the Mac-Haydn, Next to Normal promises to be an artistic highlight of the 2022 season and is unlike anything you have seen on our stage. Trust us when we tell you, this show is not to be missed. Prepare yourself to be overwhelmed by the raw and exhilarating reality of what it means to care for yourself, and for one another.
Please be advised that Next to Normal contains language and subject matter that may not be suitable for all audiences. The production addresses topics and conversations surrounding mental illness, drug abuse, and suicide. For more information on the show’s content, call the box office at 518-392-9292 or email boxoffice@machaydntheatre.org.
The Mac-Haydn Theatre encourages audiences to visit https://omh.ny.gov/ for more information and resources.
At the helm of the premiere production is Mac-Haydn Artistic Director John Saunders, who has earned numerous Berkshire Theatre Award nominations for his direction in recent years, as well as a win for Outstanding Production of a Musical for Ragtime (2019).
“Knowing that Next To Normal has not been really seen in the region, it feels like a tremendous honor to be presenting the show,” said Saunders. “While some may not consider it “Summer Stock” fare, I believe the show magically does what theatre is intended to do; it holds up a mirror for the viewer and offers an incredibly truthful look at a real family facing very real issues. Though the material is, at times, heavy, the show is written so beautifully to encompass great moments of levity, humor, and above all else, hope.”
Saunders is joined by Music Director Eric Shorey and Assistant Music Director Emily Croome. The production will feature scenic design by Emma Cummings, who will bring the Goodmans’ home to life on the Mac-Haydn stage, along with lighting design by Andrew Gmoser, costume design by Bethany Marx, sound design by Nick Caburis, wig design by Caitlin Maxwell, hair and makeup design by April Gerbode, and props design by David Tankersley, who will also assist Cummings.
Broadway’s Beth Kirkpatrick (Les Miserables, Hello Dolly) makes her Mac-Haydn debut as Diana. She is joined by Eric Van Tielen (Broadway: Les Miserables, A Tale of Two Cities) as Dan. Rounding out the cast are Mac-Haydn favorites Amber Mawande-Spytek (Pippin) as Natalie, Kylan Ross (Pippin, Urinetown) as Gabe, Andrew Burton Kelley (Little Shop of Horrors, She Loves Me) as Henry, and Gabe Belyeu (Man of La Mancha, A Chorus Line) as Dr. Madden.
“My goal is to really surprise our audience with this extraordinary piece and tell them a story that is even more relatable than some of the good old classic musicals,” said Saunders. “The score is both contemporary and classic at the same time which I know our audiences will enjoy tremendously and I just know the Mac-Haydn audiences will genuinely appreciate their experience with the show.”
SHOW TIMES
Aug 4 – 2:00PM Thursday
Aug 4 – 8:00PM Thursday
Aug 5 – 8:00PM Friday
Aug 6- 4:00PM Saturday
Aug 7 – 2:00PM Sunday
Aug 7 – 7:00PM Sunday (PAY WHAT YOU CAN)
Aug 10 – 2:00PM Wednesday
Aug 11 – 2:00PM Thursday
Aug 11 – 8:00PM Thursday
Aug 12 – 8:00PM Friday
Aug 13 – 4:00PM Saturday
Aug 13 – 8:00PM Saturday
Aug 14 – 2:00PM Sunday
Aug 14 – 7:00PM Sunday
Date
- Aug 13 2022
- Expired!
Time
- 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Events for 26th November

Special Fall Exhibit “Object Matter” at Caldwell Gallery Hudson

ON VIEW: ROBIN RICE GALLERY AT LAVA ATELIER

Exhibition: Black & White Show

Fall Exhibition “Object Matter” at Caldwell Gallery Hudson

On View: PRIVATE VISIONS/PUBLIC SPACES at Davis Orton Gallery

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

On View: Spencertown Academy Members’ Art Show

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

Queerly Sundays @PearlMoonWoodstock
Events for 27th November

Infant Toddler Playgroup and Parent Support

Art School of Columbia County’s: A Women’s Circle, Exploring the Creative Process

Nonfiction Book Group
Events for 28th November

Free Qigong~TaiChi Classes

Expressive Arts Class for Adults: with Charlotte Semmes at Art School of Columbia County
Events for 29th November

HAL Book Group

Sounds of Healing with Beautiful Racket

HAL Book Group
Events for 30th November

Exhibition: Black & White Show

Movement and Music at Hudson Area Library

Make Your Own Fire Cider

IMPROV!

A Christmas Memory
Events for 1st December

Exhibition: Black & White Show

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

Day Without Art Screening

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

Speed Dating (& Friending) at TOASTED!

Congregation Ashe Emeth: Songful Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Kosher Oneg

A Christmas Memory
Events for 2nd December

Hudson Farmers’ Market – The Holiday Market

Exhibition: Black & White Show

On View: PRIVATE VISIONS/PUBLIC SPACES at Davis Orton Gallery

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

Winter Walk at FPC Hudson

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

“The Melting Pot” Soup and Singalong Saturdays

“The Cook and the Rabbi” Book-signing with Susan Simon

On View: Spencertown Academy Members’ Art Show

Chestnut Roast at Oakdale Lake

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

A Christmas Memory

Benefit Concert for Operation Unite

Opening Reception: Silver and Gold

Opening Reception: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

Winter Walk 2023

Congregation Ashe Emeth: WINTER WALK

A Christmas Memory
Events for 3rd December

Exhibition: Black & White Show

On View: PRIVATE VISIONS/PUBLIC SPACES at Davis Orton Gallery

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

Holiday Hunt in the Mansion Family Program!

On View: Spencertown Academy Members’ Art Show

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

Operation Unite Benefit Classical Music Concert

A Christmas Memory

Queerly Sundays @PearlMoonWoodstock

A Christmas Memory
Events for 4th December
Events for 5th December

Free Qigong~TaiChi Classes

Expressive Arts Class for Adults: with Charlotte Semmes at Art School of Columbia County
Events for 6th December

TELLING THE TRUTH AS IT COMES UP: Alice Notley & Nick Sturm—reading & talk

A Christmas Memory

Decorate the Library’s Teen Room!

A Christmas Memory
Events for 7th December

A Christmas Memory

Movement and Music at Hudson Area Library

IMPROV!

A Christmas Memory
Events for 8th December

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

A Christmas Memory

A Christmas Memory

HOLIDELIC
Events for 9th December

4th Annual Festival of Wreaths

Hudson Farmers’ Market – The Holiday Market

Community Care Clinic

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

“The Melting Pot” Soup and Singalong Saturdays

On View: Spencertown Academy Members’ Art Show

Athens Victorian Stroll 2023

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

Ancram Winterfest

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

A Christmas Memory

Triform Bell Choir Winter Concert

Stephen Bluhm Presents New Chamber Pop Songs at Christ Church Episcopal in Red Hook

A Christmas Memory

Michael Moss: ENSEMBLE BOWS

HOLIDELIC
Events for 10th December

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

Holiday Hunt in the Mansion Family Program!

On View: Spencertown Academy Members’ Art Show

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

Congregation Ashe Emeth: Children’s Hanukkah Party

A Christmas Memory

Queerly Sundays @PearlMoonWoodstock

Pleasure Alchemy with Maude White

A Christmas Memory
Events for 11th December
Events for 12th December

Free Qigong~TaiChi Classes

Make Your Own Snow!
Events for 13th December

A Christmas Memory

A Christmas Memory
Events for 14th December

A Christmas Memory

Movement and Music at Hudson Area Library

IMPROV!

A Christmas Memory
Events for 15th December

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

A Christmas Memory

A Holiday Extravaganza

A Christmas Memory

HOLIDELIC
Events for 16th December

Hudson Farmers’ Market – The Holiday Market

Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

“The Melting Pot” Soup and Singalong Saturdays

Winter Solstice Celebration at Olana – Winter Around the World!

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

A Christmas Memory

A Holiday Extravaganza

A Christmas Memory

HOLIDELIC
Events for 17th December

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

Holiday Hunt in the Mansion Family Program!

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

A Holiday Extravaganza

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

A Christmas Memory

Queerly Sundays @PearlMoonWoodstock

A Christmas Memory
Events for 18th December
Events for 19th December

Free Qigong~TaiChi Classes
Events for 20th December

A Christmas Memory

A Christmas Memory
Events for 21st December

A Christmas Memory

PS21 WINTER CELEBRATION The Talea Ensemble performs “Solstices” at sundown in complete darkness

IMPROV!

A Christmas Memory
Events for 22nd December

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

A Christmas Memory

A Christmas Memory
Events for 23rd December

Hudson Farmers’ Market – The Holiday Market

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

D’Arcy Simpson Art Works Presents: Local Recall by Mary Breneman

“The Melting Pot” Soup and Singalong Saturdays

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

A Christmas Memory

A Christmas Memory
Events for 24th December

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

Queerly Sundays @PearlMoonWoodstock
Events for 25th December
Events for 26th December
Events for 27th December

Arts and Crafts at Locust Grove
Events for 28th December

Arts and Crafts at Locust Grove

IMPROV!
Events for 29th December

Arts and Crafts at Locust Grove

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

Family Kwanzaa Celebration

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition
Events for 30th December

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

“The Melting Pot” Soup and Singalong Saturdays

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition
Events for 31st December

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art

On View: Circle 46 Gallery Presents Silver & Gold

STARS & OBJECTS-Winter Group Exhibition

Queerly Sundays @PearlMoonWoodstock
Events for 1st January

First Day Hike with the “Dogs of Olana”

First Day Hike

First Day FREE Artmaking in the Afternoon
Events for 5th January

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art
Events for 6th January

SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art
