next to normal musical
- A number of research studies have documented the negative effects of TV and film portrayals of mental illness and mental health professionals, which measurably discourage viewers from seeking treatment and diminish confidence in treaters.
- Center Stage offers new production of Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Next to Normal."
- Form the creators of "Next to Normal," "If/Then" features the dynamic Idina Menzel in a sometimes confusing musical about a woman restarting her life in New York.
- Besides honoring veterans of the local arts scene, the Howard County Arts Council's Celebration of the Arts at Howard Community College's Smith Theatre on March 23 also honors young performers who are just starting out. Its Rising Stars Emerging Performing Artist Award Competition is for performing artists between the ages of 18 and 35. This year there are 10 contestants competing for a cash prize of $5,000.
- An anniversary qualifies as a good time to throw yourself a party. That's what the Red Branch Theatre Company is doing to mark its fifth season. Its two-night cabaret program on March 15-16 is a chance for the Columbia-based company to musically look back on past shows and also look forward to the shows ahead.
- 'Flashdance,' based on popular 1983 film, is touring before trying Broadway
- Artscentric stages Pulitzer-winning 'Next to Normal' with mostly African American cast.
- From having full-time careers to a jumble of part-time jobs, local actors do whatever they can to support themselves in their true vocation ¿ acting.
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- There is nothing normal about "Next to Normal" at Columbia's Red Branch Theatre Company. This 2009 Broadway musical is a tuneful consideration of a family that is being ripped apart by the mother's mental illness. It's not the cheerful musical norm, that's for sure
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