Jordan Young was impressed with our intimate production of Next to Normal:
Jordan Young was impressed with our intimate production of Read full review' | Buy Tickets | More about 'Next to Normal'“Next to Normal,” at Anaheim’s intimate Chance Theater through Feb. 27, is a smash.
“Brian Yorkey’s intelligent book and lyrics are a cut above what passes for musical theatre these days, and Tom Kitt’s music provides solid underpinning.”
“Matthew McCray’s direction is exactly right at times and nothing less than dazzling at other times.”
“There isn’t a weak link in the hugely talented cast.”
“Much of the weight falls on Jocelyn A. Brown’s shoulders, as Diana, the mother of the family at the play’s center and the emotional lynchpin of the show, and she’s a rock. Tym Brown is a tower of strength as Dan, the father, with an impressive vocal range. Jaylen Baham gives a powerhouse performance as the son, earmarking this young man as someone to watch in the future; his solo ‘I’m Alive’ is one of the show’s standouts. Angie Chavez’s emotional honesty ensures the daughter doesn’t get lost in the story”
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