Just Another Day (Next to Normal BDWY-2009)

Alice Ripley, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano, Louis Hobson

[@Caroline28483]

Watching this again and I can't get over how well the directors pulled off having Diana being the only one to see Gabe without us realizing AND also putting details that on a second viewing make it SO obvious. She forces Gabe away when Dan comes into the room, to us she's trying to keep him out of trouble when she's just trying to appear healed to Dan so unknowingly forces her hallucinations away. Gabe is the only one that she completely makes sense to him as opposed to Natalie who's disturbed and frustrated when Diana speaks to her and Dan who humors her but straight up does not understand, Gabe is a hallucinated coping mechanism, he's literally just there to comfort her so of course he understands her and makes her feel normal. Gabe is the only one who gets a normal sandwich (Natalie's is shoved in her hands with a separate bag, Dan's is the plastic bread bag in between bread) because she didn't really make a sandwich for him. There are only three bowls set out for Diana, Dan, and Nat but it makes sense because Gabe needed to be to school early anyway. She knows his whole schedule because it's all in her head. After Dan stops her sandwich making on the floor, she looks at Nat and Gabe and tells them to leave for school so they're not late. It looks like she's talking to both of them to us but Dan and Nat just see her talking to Natalie. This show is so clever, I love it to pieces.

[@CovertChristo]

It really is genius for first-time viewing. I only just discovered the show (which is astounding considering I was exclusively surrounding myself with a lot of theater kids in high school when this debuted) and I'm obsessed. I also noticed when Gabe collects his sandwich and Natalie walks in, he says "Good morning, sunshine!" like Dan does moments later, and upon first glance one could assume they have a teasing brother-sister relationship so naturally she'd ignore him but to those who know better, he's not there.

[@jennyyyyxoxo1236]

Because what doesn't kill me doesn't kill me is such a better line than what doesn't kill me makes me stronger so glad they changed it

[@davidfathom3051]

Yes. Same with the entirety of Natalie's verse. Mostly lyrically, but the end of her verse in the completed version has more momentum that the Off-Broadway one.

[@Daniii150]

"It only hurts when I say, it's just another day" that line gives me the feels for this family

[@joshietoshie]

+Daniella Trevino OMG THANK YOU

[@Broadwaychica]

Alice Ripley is just flat out heartbreaking and hilarious in this opener and she has great chemistry with everyone and God this show and this cast....*explodes from feels*

[@stcrmycat]

The little dialogues inbetween the singing make it a billion times better and i love natalie even more fljfldjfkdjdjs

[@sarahmozer]

"Cause what doesn't kill me doesn't kill me." - My favorite line

[@renszoroquino7369]

"You've got to let go mom. I'm almost 18." chills

[@LennyTurner]

This musical is honestly so under appreciated. Every bit of music is so perfectly intertwined with the book. I feel the reason it's not as big as it should be is because there is a lack of 'big hit' numbers in it. It's a shame really because it's such a masterpiece.

[@martylauter4444]

It won 3 Tony awards, it was the 8th musical in history to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama, and was wildly popular at the time of its release, I wouldn’t exactly call it under appreciated 😂

[@LennyTurner]

@@martylauter4444 True mate - I guess I'm speaking from a British perspective - it's not as well known over here as others. But you're right - Awards wise it certainly WAS appreciated.

[@emalaw1329]

About the music being intertwined with the book, it's probably the biggest upside to having the librettist (Brian Yorkey) step into the lyricist role as well. It's not extremely commonplace in musicals that aren't sung-through, but it should be, it makes for way better cohesion in the narrative. It might be weird to bring up Starkid musicals as an example bc they're not exactly high art, but basically all their original shows share the same 2 writers for the book while switching lyricists almost every time, and in shows like Black Friday and Firebringer, the disconnect between the two narrating voices is very apparent.

[@masonwilliams4516]

There's just something about the "And you wish that you were running far away" line that just clicks with me. I feel drawn to it. It's like my faveorite line

[@dancethrulife1]

I know a lot of people don't care for her, but Jennifer Damiano is my goddess! Amazing!

[@broadwaymike92]

I always wonder how many bags of bread does the cast would go through each night?

[@taken.5126]

their voices are all so powerful oh my god, I love them

[@miserendix]

It's a little hint at her conditions. The sexuality keeps appearing throughout the show with the doctors, although they toned it down when they moved onto Broadway.

[@johnmatteson6539]

I can’t watch this without crying. It reminds me too much of my life.

[@cyrodilicbrandy]

Aw you cut the whole "I think the house is spinning." :p

[@andorthethis]

haha I love that the mom slips at 5:20 cuz of her slippers but doesnt miss a beat

[@fatherterry1017]

i just realized he says ‘voices’ instead of ‘voice’

[@malloryfallon6394]

When?

[@masterofdisguise7112]

Did this piece for words and music at a theater competition. I was Gabe. Needless to say, we got first place.

[@the-ma-an]

I just noticed that the bars are meant to show how separated each family member is.

[@nicolekenney2801]

No Aaron, don't put clothes on take them off

[@Jamiedreams]

This musical changed my life!

[@emmamueller3921]

Who could call Aaron Tveit a twat he's perfect

[@patstory4798]

Who called him that? He is absolutely flawless.

[@RaminDaae]

I think the house is spinning.

[@leahlo5133]

I get shivers when I watch this

[@thedramaqueen9840]

Loved seeing this cast live. They were all incredible.

[@ChelexBebop]

@dancethrulife1 Tons of people don't care for her?! WHAT?! She's amazing.

[@malloryfallon6394]

Every time I read the title of the song I think of the Beatles song!!!

[@thethreeeyedfish]

Is it Gabe or Dan that says "Good morning sunshine" as Natalie starts to approach Diana with her piano recital date?

[@Caroline28483]

It's Dan. He also says "bye sunshine" when she's leaving in the pre-broadway one

[@kaylynrhall]

@@Caroline28483 it’s actually Gabe that says it! I am in the show right now!

[@Camerooney23]

Robert J. Spencer's comedy timing is just woeful O_o

[@historylady11]

Aaron

[@AdamODell]

Wait... there are people who don't care for Jennifer Damiano?

[@klaraannakeclikova7231]

I care. She was and is great.

[@trinity2333]

I saw this it was amazing

[@robertlcookjr]

Great Quality OBC video :)

[@hornyfreshman1]

I told myself I wouldn't cry this time. Then she hits the floor with the bread.

[@norbertsreignofterror9418]

I know im like 6 years laye to this but...its her mental condition lmao

[@PianoDisneygal10]

I think she's great!

[@lesterpadilla2220]

I literally just sent this to a friend of mine who in her instagram story just made a crap ton of sandwiches for her family randomly at 1230 in the AM last night

[@umbreonespeont6]

My feelings exactly.

[@PianoDisneygal10]

I'd love Aaron Tveit for my brother, unless he was a ghost, of course.

[@PianoDisneygal10]

NO, Aaron! You do NOT need that towel on... or the shirt.

[@StarkidGleekSam]

so i randomly sang "so my son's a little shit, my husband's boring, and my daughter though a genius is a freak." and my friends looked at me like i was crazy and then i sang "who's crazy?"

[@sondheimfan1]

bobby spencer... OMG

[@dogfightgiggle]

much better

[@PianoDisneygal10]

It's Gabe.

[@jjjhila111]

i love you

[@anilombardi]

@Daremusically13 Yeah! Nerdfighters invading the world! :) DFTBA!

[@sari1574]

if you can pleaseee post more videos thank

[@Emodude12ify]

Gabe is the one who says it I think.

[@Conner_Nahbz]

That's J. Robert Spencer not Louis Hobson

[@AnimeisLife4evr]

I couldn't see Aaron shirtless :(

[@jbbrasilsuperfan]

I love this... I love this way too much... Would you be willing to trade this with me? *-*

[@chlooovo]

she's insane. that's the point.

[@AnimeisLife4evr]

Why couldn'

[@elbord4000]

Is Gabe alive or not

[@christinearwood781]

Eleanor Bordewey he is not

[@Ndd-sy8dy]

He is a ghost... Kinda haha

[@mustlovebooknerd]

He's been dead all these years. No my love, he's not here.

[@whatalovelybreadstick2449]

Nah fam he’s a hallucination

[@TheJdm98]

he’s alive, he’s alive, he is soooo alive.

[@Daremusically13]

dftba

[@Hairsprayxoxoful]

Brian D'arcey James is better

[@hornyfreshman1]

My only complaint is the overt sexuality. "I'll be up for sex in a minute." 1) Who has 3 am sex on a school night 2) Who tells their daughter that theyre going to have sex. 3) Who says things like "I'll be up for sex" But I love it. so intense.

[@krizzlepuppys]

Ugh Alice's voice is so weird.

[@dajonzboy]

You filmed this? Illegal. Unethical.

[@briellec7173]

Don't complain, you're watching it

[@asnalelo.165]

@@briellec7173 😂😂😂

[@hellbent-soontobeofficialy975]

I'm here from the new musical episode of Riverdale. Their version is better in my opinion.

[@DreamLoveEternal]

Aaron