Next to Normal is about a family struggling to coexist in the aftershocks of the matriarch's deteriorating mental health triggered by traumatic events long past, the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful tale that examines how a modern family deals with loss, illness and "getting by" under intense pressure from all sides. Combined with a breathtaking rock-inspired score and soaring lyrics, Next to Normal is a musical that speaks not only to those who have dealt with loss and pain within a family, but to everyone who can acknowledge the highs and lows throughout our lives.