Photo Flash: Andréa Burns, Chris Hoch and More in Hangar Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL

Continuing a season of bold and Dynamic Productions, the Hangar Theatre next presents the Central New York premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal by Tony winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. This groundbreaking musical stars Broadway luminaries Andréa Burns (In the Heights, Hangar's Ever So Humble) and Chris Hoch (La Cage Aux Folles, Shrek the Musical, Spamalot), directed by Tracy Brigden. Next to Normal opened last night, Friday, August 17th and runs through September 1st. Get a first look at the actors on stage below!

This powerhouse show with a pulsing, exhilarating, and contemporary rock score, presents an intimate portrait of a family trying to take care of themselves and each other in the face of a mother's deteriorating mental state.

Winner of three 2009 Tony awards, including Best Score, by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal also won the 2010 Pulitzer prize for Drama. The Hangar production will be directed by Tracy Brigden (who is also providing the musical staging), with musical direction by Douglas Levine. Next to Normal's cast includes Adam Fontana, Nehal Joshi, Alison McCartan, and Noah Plomgren.

The Hangar Theatre is committed to providing exceptional theatre experiences of high professional quality to enrich, enlighten, educate, and entertain the diverse audience in the Finger Lakes region and beyond. Strong education and training programs are central parts of our commitment to the local and national artistic communities. The Hangar gratefully acknowledges Next to Normal Corporate Sponsors Cayuga Medical Center and Cayuga Radio Group.

For tickets, scheduling and more information, visit www.hangartheatre.org.

Photo credit: Rachel Philipson

Noah Plomgren, Adam Fontana, Alison McCartan, Chris Hoch, Andréa Burns, and Nehal Joshi

Chris Hoch, Noah Plomgren, Andréa Burns, and Nehal Joshi, Adam Fontana, and Alison McCartan

Noah Plomgren

Nehal Joshi and Andréa Burns

Andréa Burns

Andréa Burns

Chris Hoch and Andréa Burns

Adam Fontana, Noah Plomgren, Alison McCartan, Chris Hoch, Andréa Burns, and Nehal Joshi