Recording of Next to Normal class
Interview with Pulitzer Prizewinning team Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt
Below is Thursday’s fascinating Broadway Maven interview with Next to Normal creators Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.
Highlights:
• Tom plays part of a cut song on his piano
• Brian explains the hidden meanings of some of the names in the show
• What’s the story behind the show's changing title?
• How do they feel about the audience sobs at the end of the show?
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