The West End transfer of the Donmar Warehouse's 2023 Olivier-nominated staging of Next to Normal—which officially opened June 26 following previews that began June 18 at the Wyndham's Theatre—looks like it will be filmed before the end of its 14-week engagement.
The musical teased on social media a picture of a film slate with the dates September 9-11. No official announcement of the filming has been made, although the posting states that further details will be announced.
Further details to be announced. pic.twitter.com/LRIcC6WxbQ
— Next To Normal (@NextToNormalUK) September 6, 2024
The entire Donmar cast made the journey to the Wyndham's, again under the direction of Michael Longhurst. Performances continue through September 21.
Starring in the production are Grammy and Olivier nominee Caissie Levy (Frozen) as Diana Goodman, Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hamilton) as Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine, Jack Ofrecio (From Here to Eternity) as Henry, Olivier winner and Tony nominee Jamie Parker (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as Dan, Olivier nominee Jack Wolfe (Pinocchio) as Gabe, and Olivier winner and BAFTA nominee Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Matilda the Musical) as Natalie.
Standbys are Carolyn Maitland (Woman in White), who also stood by for the role of Diana during the Donmar engagement, plus newcomers Ben Heathcote (The Beautiful Game) as standby Dan/Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine, Lizzy Parker (Heathers: The Musical) as standby Natalie, and Jake Rynolds (Grease) as standby Gabe/Henry.
Read reviews for the Donmar staging, which marked the musical's U.K. premiere, here.
Video: Watch Caissie Levy's Heartfelt 'I Miss the Mountains' From Next to Normal
The exploration of a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness has a book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The original production won three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score for the pair. The musical subsequently won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The production also has musical supervision by Nigel Lilley, set and
costume design by Chloe Lamford, movement, choreography, and additional
direction by Ann Yee, lighting design by Lee Curran, sound design by
Tony Gayle, video design by Tal Rosner, orchestrations by Michael
Starobin and Kitt, musical direction by Nick Barstow, vocal arrangements
by Annmarie Milazzo, and casting by Anna Cooper. The production manager
is Chris Hay.
Next to Normal is produced by David Stone, James L.
Nederlander, John Gore, Ambassador Theatre Group, Aaron Glick, Pine
Street Productions, P3 Productions, and Donmar Warehouse.
Visit NexttoNormal.com.
Caissie Levy in Next to Normal
Jamie Parker and Caissie Levy in Next to Normal
Trevor Dion Nicholas and Caissie Levy in Next to Normal
Jamie Parker, Jack Wolfe and the Next to Normal band
Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Jamie Parker, Trevor Dion Nicholas, Caissie Levy, Jack Wolfe, and Jack Ofrecio in Next to Normal
Trevor Dion Nicholas in Next to Normal
Caissie Levy in Next to Normal
Jack Wolfe in Next to Normal
Jack Wolfe in Next to Normal
Jack Ofrecio and Eleanor Worthington-Cox in Next to Normal
Eleanor Worthington-Cox in Next to Normal
Eleanor Worthington-Cox and Jack Ofrecio in Next to Normal
Caissie Levy, Jack Wolfe, Jack Ofrecio, and Jamie Parker in Next to Normal
