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NEW IBERIA, La. ---IPAL's second show of the season is Next to Normal. The dynamic production is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The show runs Oct. 20 - 29, 2023.
Thursday - Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.
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.
This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life and is ideal for community theatres, as well as colleges and regional theatre companies.
NOTE: The show contains content not suitable for younger viewers.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at IpalTheater.com. IPAL is located in the historic Essanee Theater (126 Iberia St.) in downtown New Iberia. Next to Normal is directed by Angie Sanford.
For more information, contact IPAL at (337) 364-6114 or Ipaltheater@gmail.com
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