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Next To Normal

An unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness.
Black Box
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 7:30 PM
Near West Theatre has a Pay What You Choose ticketing to ensure that all households, regardless of budgets, have access to theatre. If your household can afford to pay more for your ticket we encourage you to do so. For households on a tighter budget, we are thrilled to have you join us at whatever ticket price fits your budget.
Performed in our Black Box Theatre, this production features General Seating. No specific seats are reserved in advance, so we recommend arriving early to ensure your party can be seated together.
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Admission Adult $50.00 - $50.00
Admission Adult $40.00 - $40.00
Admission Adult $30.00 - $30.00
Admission Adult $20.00 - $20.00
Admission Child - $15.00
Admission Pay What You Can - $5.00

 
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Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart.

Performed in our Black Box Theatre, this production features General Seating. No specific seats are reserved in advance, so we recommend arriving early to ensure your party can be seated together.