Caissie Levy to star in ”Next to Normal” UK premiere at the Donmar Warehouse

Initial casting has been revealed for Next to Normal at the Donmar Warehouse.

The venue’s outgoing artistic director Michael Longhurst will direct the new production of the seminal musical, which has music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. It runs from 12 August to 7 October 2023.

The 2008 musical follows a mother struggle with bipolar disorder, and was first seen on Broadway in 2009 – going on to win three Tony Awards including Best Musical. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Set to appear will be Caissie Levy, who originated the role of Elsa on Broadway in Frozen with other credits including Leopoldstadt on Broadway and Ghost in the West End.

The show is cast by Anna Cooper for the Donmar Warehouse.