The Mad Ones star Krystina Alabado, Miss Saigon’s Devin Ilaw, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast member F. Michael Haynie have joined the cast of the February 1 benefit concert staging of the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal.
The production will star Tony nominee Christiane Noll as Diana, alongside Darius de Haas as Dan, and two-time Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitz as The Doctors. Alabado will play Natalie, with Ilaw as Gabe, and Haynie replacing the previously announced George Salazar as Henry.
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Daniella Caggiano will direct the 7 PM concert that will be held at the JCC Manhattan (334 Amsterdam Avenue). Janet Noh will music direct.
The concert is presented by Quintessence of Dust Theatre Company/Rachel Kunstadt as a benefit for the JED Foundation, a nonprofit that exists to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults.
Tom Kitt (music) and Brian Yorkey (book/lyrics) penned the rock musical, about a mother battling depression and bi-polar disorder, which also delves into prescription drug abuse, suicide, grief, and the breakdown of an American family.
General admission tickets, priced $80, are now on sale. VIP tickets (with assigned prime seating and a post-show reception) are available for $150. All proceeds benefit The JED Foundation. Click here to purchase.
