Original London Cast Recording of NEXT TO NORMAL released on CD on 27 February
It has been announced that Next to Normal: Original London Cast Recording will be released as a special 2-CD set on 27 February.
The album is currently available in streaming and digital formats.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical – featuring music by Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award winner Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Brian Yorkey – masterfully explores mental illness and family through the electrifying and emotionally charged score.
The CD edition features a deluxe booklet with complete lyrics, color production photography, synopsis, and an exclusive “Composer’s Note” from Tom Kitt.
Following celebrated seasons at London’s Donmar Warehouse and Wyndham’s Theatre under the direction of Michael Longhurst, the production was screened in the US on PBS-TV as part of their “Great Performances” series, also receiving UK screening across select Vue, Showcase, and Independent Cinema screens.
Nominated in the UK for four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, Next to Normal is an intimate exploration of family and illness, loss and grief. At its heart is Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. The Original London Cast Album captures the stellar performances from its recent West End run, including Grammy Award nominee Caissie Levy, who delivers a phenomenal, Olivier-nominated performance. Starring alongside Levy are Olivier Award winner Jamie Parker, Jack Wolfe, Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Trevor Dion Nicholas, and Jack Ofrecio.
The theatrical proshot recording was filmed by Liberator Film Services during the show’s run at the Wyndham’s Theatre, in London’s West End, which ran from 18 June - 21 September 2024.
The music delves into a range of musical styles, from rock to poignant ballads, effectively conveying the characters’ complex emotional states. Some of the notable and popular songs that resonate with audiences include ‘I Miss the Mountains’, a powerful expression of a character’s struggle with her treatment; ‘You Don’t Know’, a raw and intense rock number, and ‘I’m Alive’, a song that explores themes of grief and connection.
To stream or download the album, or pre-order the CD, please click here.