Fox Country Players to Perform "Next to Normal"

Submitted by Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, Ill. – Waubonsee Community College’s Community Education department and the Fox Country Players will present “Next to Normal” at 7 p.m. April 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. on April 17. The performances will take place at the Waubonsee Sugar Grove Campus Auditorium, Route 47 and Waubonsee Drive.

With music by Tom Kitt, and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, the play is the winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score, and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize. The play was also chosen as "one of the year's 10 best shows" by critics around the country.

The rock musical tells the story of a mother who struggles with bipolar disorder, and the impact that illness has on her family. The musical also addresses such heavy issues grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in psychiatry and suburban life.

Fox Country Players, founded in 1979, is a community theatre group based out of Yorkville that is dedicated to excellence in theatre education and performance in the Fox Valley Community.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors (65+). Tickets can be purchased at www.waubonseetickets.com.

Photo via www.waubonsee.edu