The national tour of "Next to Normal" opens at the Ahmanson Theatre on Sunday, November 28, 2010. Previews of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical begin November 23; performances will continue through January 2, 2011.

Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in "Next to Normal," will reprise her acclaimed performance in the musical's 36-week, multi-city North American tour.

"Next to Normal" also features Asa Somers (Dan), Curt Hansen (Gabe), Emma Hunton (Natalie), Jeremy Kushnier (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) and Preston Sadleir (Henry).

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards - Best Score, Best Actress in a Musical, and Best Orchestrations - "Next to Normal" features music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and direction by Michael Greif.