Next to Normal runs at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre through May 27.

  • Dero Sanford
  • “Next to Normal” runs at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre through May 27.

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre‘s current show is “Next to Normal,” the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about a contemporary family’s struggle with a mother’s struggles with mental illness.

Advertisement

Our reviewer Bernard Reed described it as “unusual and effective, especially in taking the audience to the highs and lows of its bipolar protagonist, and energizing what could have been a very music-less, hard-handed family drama. One is left with the satisfying sensation of having seen everything a stage can offer.”

After the jump, check out a preview trailer for the show, which runs through May 27. Performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Advertisement

50 years of fearless reporting and still going strong

Be a part of something bigger and join the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times. For 50 years, our progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock has been tackling powerful forces through our tough, determined, and feisty journalism. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 email subscribers, it's clear that our readers value our commitment to great journalism. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing or donating – as little as $1 –, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be supporting our efforts to hire more writers and expand our coverage. Take a stand with the Arkansas Times and make a difference with your subscription or donation today.

Previous article Saturday To-Do: Chris Knight Next article I am curious: Not yellow? And other Tech Park travails