Brecksville Theater On The Square proudly announces the second mainstage production of its 42nd season: Next to Normal. Next to Normal is a rock opera written by Brian Yorkey (book/lyrics) and Tom Kitt (music) concerning a mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect of the illness on her family. It addresses not only the disease, but the family's attempts to alleviate it, as well as deal with grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry and the underbelly of suburban life. It won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and three Tony Awards in 2009, with eleven nominations. Directed by Ian Atwood and music directed by Matthew Grittner, this story is brought to life by some of the area's finest talent: Isabel Billinghurst, Dan Folino (appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity), Dan Hoy, Michael Knobloch, Michael Snider and Dawn Sniadek-Yamokoski. Show times are as follows: April 29-30, May 6-8, May 13-15; Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30, with Sunday matinees at 2:00. Performances will be held at the Old Town Hall theater on Public Square in Brecksville, at the corner of Ohio Routes 21 and 82. The theater is handicapped-accessible. Tickets are $14 available online at www.btots.org, or at the door. There is no service charge for buying tickets online. Seating for all shows is reserved. Please note: due to the presence of some adult content in this show, parental guidance is advised. Next to Normal is presented in cooperation with Music Theatre International, New York, NY. For further information regarding this production, please see the BTOTS website. Also watch for information regarding the remainder of the 2016 season at BTOTS: Play It Again, Sam (September), The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (October), as well as an entire slate of year-round education offerings, including the popular summer camp ("BTOTS Goes Old School," taking it back to the 1980's!). *BTOTS gratefully acknowledges the citizens of Cuyahoga County for their generosity through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.