“Next to Normal is something much more than a feel-good musical: it is a feel-everything musical.” (The New York Times)
With three Tony Awards (2009) and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (2010) under its belt, Next to Normal belongs to a rare club: only ten musicals have ever been awarded that prize. Director Anouk Beugels, known for MELK, a motherfucking musical (packed with five Musical Awards in 2024), consciously opts for a direct, unpolished approach. Raw, contemporary, and imaginative – exactly how NANOEK makes musicals. Hence this new translation by Judith Boesen. Driven by the steaming pop-rock score, performed live by a four-piece band. This takes the story far beyond the words: you feel the highs and lows in every fiber of your being.
And because NANOEK goes beyond just making musicals, the company is creating an in-depth contextual program around the production regarding the themes and the musical genre. Straight to the point – with guts, humor, and relatability. Check out NANOEK.nl for more information.
