NorMaL
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Based on the critically acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize winning musical 'Next to Normal' by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt, comes "NorMaL," a story of a broken family.
Ranked #2 in Next to Normal; 11/11/18
Ranked #6 in ECT; 7/24/18
Ranked #26 in Aaron Tveit; 12/12/18
Ranked #61 in Therapy; 5/22/19
As if growing up without a mother wasn't hard enough, Dean Winchester also struggles living with his father - a victim of Bipolar I Depressive Disorder.
John Winchester just wants what is best for his family, even if that means seeking treatment in one of the most controversial ways - electroconvulsive therapy (commonly known as ECT or shock therapy).
Castiel Novak is just trying to get through college. All he wants is to survive another day.
"NorMaL" is a story that deals with love and loss, mental illness and the treatments, and the strength of family through anything.
Each chapter includes the accompanying song from the musical, but be warned: they will contain spoilers!
Featuring the original Broadway cast recording:
Alice Ripley as Diana Goodman
Aaron Tveit as Gabriel Goodman
J. Robert Spencer as Dan Goodman
Jennifer Damiano as Natalie Goodman
Adam Chanler-Berat as Henry
Louis Hobson as Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden
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