Next to Normal - Original Off-Broadway Cast (early version with Costco)

[@abimichi2]

The one guy laughing after Natalie says she doesn't have a brother, not getting that Gabe's dead and thinking she's just disowning him as a joke is my spirit animal.

[@johnsmi213]

So weird, I just scrolled to a random spot in the video, that's what I landed on, then scrolled down and this was the top comment.

[@renetenorio9957]

I like to think he just knew and thought it was funny I went to see plays one day and this character was saying her ex stole stuff listing then she said he stole my iPad and I laughed

[@johnsmi213]

@@renetenorio9957 There was no way he could have known during the off-Broadway run. It wasn't even spoiled after it became a big hit. And the beginning, Diana is clearly talking to Gabe and it seems like he's interacting with the others although they never acknowledge him so it's not clear he's a figment of her imagination.

[@renetenorio9957]

@@johnsmi213 makes sense. I don’t think lmao

[@free_siobhan]

Okay Gabe’s reveal is haunting with the audience. When she said “I don’t” you hear one guy laugh and then she says that he died. This show is so good.

[@cindyluyanli]

You can tell from how smooth this recording is, the person filming is a professional bootlegger.

[@malloryfallon6394]

ikr lol

[@sierramagallona1342]

our hero

[@TonyStark-zz6rr]

I love how in the beginning no one knows that Gabe actually died when he was like 2 and he's only in her mind (and later Dan's mind). In the very beginning they seem like an average family. A son who's in jazz band, key club, and football, a nerdy daughter who plays piano, and typical parents.

[@PianoDisneygal10]

But the undercurrent of “Something isn’t quite right” is there throughout. It’s subtle, but it is there.

[@ClaireSamuelsVA]

“Costco” is the cut number I loved the most. I understand why they scrapped it but hell if I didn’t enjoy it. I’m sure Alice Ripley was relieved when it was cut, though. Everything about portraying a manic episode in a musical number looks so demanding, from the vocals to the physicality required.

[@ILOVEJOJOVEVO]

The craziest change for me was "that's eighteen years" god damn I was so ready for the 19

[@tntbandit5]

What I love about this version rather than the original is for the song "Catch me I'm falling" they dropped 2 verses when they went on Broadway, it was right when Natalie was suppose to go on piano solo, she and Dan and Gabe were all singing " catch me I'm falling X2 losing myself in the air, catch me I'm falling, don't leave me crawling, catch me and show that you care", and even though the original is great t capturing the pain, I like the extra 2 verses, shows even more emotion!

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

I love the "How do you know how much memory you've lost, if you've lost it?" from Gabe, and the audience seems to love it too. It reminds you that while he's a hauntingly sad, creepy hallucination that's ruining the family, he's still a sassy teenager. The most tragic thing about this show is that Gabe never got to grow up and actually be this sassy teenager that's coming home late and talking back to his parents.

[@thatonetheatrekid673]

Not me being like “why is gabe like never involved in the family does he just spend all of his time in his bedroom” THEN IT REACHED THAT SCENE AND IT HIT.

[@SoICanComment163]

I love you whoever recorded/uploaded this. The cut songs were really good but making sandwiches on the floor...hard to beat that.

[@blueturtle3623]

Did they cut that on broadway?

[@fischybusinesss]

@@blueturtle3623 on Broadway, they cut the number Costco and added a moment where she's frantically making sandwiches on table/chair/floor to illustrate manic episodes

[@naturelover9716]

This is really amazing seeing it before they polished it off for Broadway. I do admit though, I really miss the part that goes "give me clouds and rain and gray, give me pain if that's whats real. It's the price we pay to feel."

[@yoyoeldas]

Nature Lover It's still there in the broadway version

[@yoyoeldas]

I love growing up unstable! Wow, just so much backstory and expectations in this song!

[@andorthethis]

in this version, its much clearer that natalie is really high during "catch me im falling". It really adds something to the performance

[@malloryfallon6394]

time stamp?

[@kawaii33366]

don't see any difference from this version than the broadway version though?

[@lilysage1239]

It's so cool to see what they kept and what they changed. Wow...

[@GiftSparks]

It really is interesting. At first it seems odd that the big production numbers like Costco and It's Electric got cut. But I totally see how they detracted from the dramatic intensity of the story. Cutting them made the show have a more intimate feel, which ultimately has a greater impact.

[@extremenerd4989]

Holy crap, this musical deserves all the acclaim it's received. This is a work of art

[@TheHenryallanchannel]

My personal favorite part is "A Promise" and "I'm Alive Reprise" because it's a really touching part. Brian d'Arcy James shows pain and anger like no other.

[@Emeraldthepony]

At 31:36 can we all just appreciate that Henry reaches out to comfort Natalie and she just totally rejects him.

[@Karragh]

I like both versions of the end confrontation between Natalie and her mom a lot. I'm glad this off broadway version is up so I could see both versions.

[@melodydyk6170]

best performance of Superboy and the Invisible Girl that I've seen!! Thanks so so much for uploading this!!

[@beccaswann6391]

Although I enjoy this version, they definitely made the broadway version so much better.

[@sjcohen4444]

I saw this version at 2nd Stage. Then twice on Broadway. I was sorry that Costco was cut but glad that Feeling Electric was. Up until then I thought the show was exceptional. I was so confused. One moment I'm loving a show and the next I'm squirming in my seat. But obviously the feedback was negative. You can judge for yourself. Alice was just stupendous. How could you not ache for her? And Aaron Tveit was such a find! One of those massive Tony snubs.

[@laurachandler2910]

"I know that in time, you will sing a new song..." LOL they replaced it with a new song later.

[@Fynnie89]

OMG this "Promise" is soooooo awesooomeeee!!! I had goosebumps all along! Favourite version from now on!

[@3mmdk]

The manic aspect of Bipolar I is more developed in this version (especially in "Costco"). Besides that though, Act II seems a little packed with song after song without any flow or link in between.

[@ooofthedegenerate]

This is probably my most watch musical of all time but fuck do I need a mental break after every time I watch it. This is genuinely the only piece of media I have felt exhausted after watching. It just so mentally taxing I can’t even imagine how hard and taxing it would be to perform this show.

[@sctzpn4235]

agreed.

[@JulianneHannes]

When this becomes a movie which it eventually will someday, Alice is one hard act to follow, I can't see anyone playing Diana on par with her except young Meryl Streep from the 1980s

[@CarlieMae]

Julianne Hannes Rachel Bay Jones. That’s who could do that role all of the justice.

[@josephcarlisle1943]

@@CarlieMae Lady Gaga is the perfect choice. After seeing her preformance I'm convinced this is a good role for her. Plus her voice is perfect for this score

[@daniellealexanian4273]

Carlie Mae I would love to see that!

[@sebastienlee9754]

Idina Menzel would be a great Diana

[@elphbwckd212]

@@sebastienlee9754 absolutely not

[@ehusc]

I'm surprised to say that I love this version so much more than the Broadway version. Really amazing video! Thank you for posting.

[@JourneyRcks5]

This is amazing to watch, but god what it ended up as is just perfect. They did such an amazing job

[@andorthethis]

i love brian d'arcy james....but i love "Wish I Was Here" too much to prefer this version over broadway. Still so great though. Definitely worth a watch

[@00rabbit7]

Andor well watch Brian when he rejoined it on Broadway. That cast is gold

[@TrogdortheAnimator]

I love seeing how most of the lines in "Better than Before" were spoken lines.

[@ryanfaure3120]

Can we stop and talk about Aaron's abs tho? 😍😂

[@IbexAnimations]

Ryan Faure We can ALWAYS.

[@malloryfallon6394]

ALWAYS

[@EponineHatchaway13]

Lol I was just at Costco today and wish I had known that song earlier today so I could sing it and freak people out. :)

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to share

[@aliceholmes7198]

Thank you SO MUCH!

[@broadwaymike92]

Costco I believe was only used in the 2ST previews. Diana and the floor sandwiches was added around the time the show opened!!

[@hockeychick419]

Awesome! Asa nailed that rock star vibe in Feelin' Electric...love when he rips off the scrubs! :-)

[@blueydcp247]

This version was fantastic..I saw the broadway version first but I kind of like this one better...maybe the only song i didn't like in this one which I'm glad they changed was Maybe(next to normal) I am glad they changed it...

[@mashtali1]

ALICE RIPLEY is great.

[@MosesAgility236]

You are my new favorite youtube account haha. I cannot thank you enough!

[@aldanadallorto2813]

Thank you for this shoot❤

[@beccaswann6391]

I cannot express how much I prefer Louis Hobson as Dr. Madden. This guy is good, but not nearly as good as Louis Hobson.

[@sarahannemunson2687]

Agreed!

[@fischybusinesss]

So agreed

[@hihi4522]

I love love love this version of light

[@IV2000]

Such a good show. I love how thought provoking it is. Dan definitely dealt with things the wrong way, forgetting their son was never the answer, but he's also a troubled man finding his own way of coping. In the end [spoiler] I think Diane was better off leaving, Natalie is grown now and she needs to find a way of recovery that works for what she needs and not what her family needs. But there's so much to debate and discuss and each character is understandably complicated

[@jamesoniris2647]

While I like Costco, I personally enjoy Diana’s breakdown in the kitchen with the sandwiches. Although Costco truly shows the visual experience of overstimulation and a panic attack, the sandwich breakdown shows the families reaction to her breakdown a lot better. While in Costco, she falls to the floor and Dan (I think) comes to help her, in the kitchen she puts sandwiches around the kitchen and the family just stands there. Dan walks over to her and brings her back up before taking her to the doctor.

[@ND-ny5wi]

9:55 costco (1:05:36 feeling electric ) DIANA In the olden days of shopping a mother thought of stopping in the village at the tiny general store. But today the modern mommy who needs turnips or salami takes the SUV to somewhere where there's more. She rolls that giant cart right through that giant, giant door. Costco, oh oh oh, costco. Where the lonely and lost go to buy what they lack. Where baked beans and hammers come twelve to a pack. There mayonaise and vats and tampons and hats! There's mac and cheese in packs of threes and teas imported from Belize and extra excitement in store. For women like me who need more, and more, and more! Like stereos and bar-be-ques and wine and giant boxes. And bad cds and dvds and bvds and sockses! And a cherry pie so giant I don't know where to begin I might slice myself a slice or I might dive the hell right in! Here's a gallon tub of cottage cheese, the kind with giant curds and the chocolate coated chocolate is just too divine for words. Though the woman with the samples caught me coming back for thirds! [spoken] Well, fuck 'er! Who is she to judge me? Stupid sample lady. [sung] Costco, buh dup buh dup, Costco! Where the tired tempest-tossed go to save their insides. With champagne and sweatpants and radio tires With children to feed I know what I need. (backup: Cheddar cheese!) And one super block of cheddar jack cheese They make super doorstops, I'll take three please. (backup: Oooh) Doritos and Fritos and Cheetos and such... The choice is the choosing-- [spoken] it's a little bit much... [sung] It's salmon and soy beans and salt and sorbet. A wurlitzer organ I can't even play! A washer, a dryer, a plasma tv! And thirteen new britas, the fourteenth is free! And three new computers, we need them no doubt! And printers and WHAT? you say that you're out? So have them sent here from some other store and send them to me in tears on the floor! I'll just be lying here waiting for more, and more, and more, and more, and more and more and more and more and more and more and more and more and moooore! [spoken] Gimme that. [sung] Aaaaaaand... More! [spoken] Clean up, aisle seven! 1:05:36 「feeling electric」 DR MADDEN When the clouds have crowded 'round and covered up the sun DR MADDEN When the night has fallen, and your dreams are just begun (backup: ahh) I can be the beacon that you seek in every dawn. I can touch you, I can turn you on (backup: ahh, ahh, ahh) Feel my fingers lightly on your face. Each electrode, every wire in place. Lie right back and let the work begin. Lay your life down let the light right in. Only I can reconnect you, only I can make you whole. Plus the rush will resurrect you, and the shock will rock you right to your soul. You're feelin' electric, you're feeling fifty thousand volts, I'm layin' down the lightning in bolts. You're feelin' electric, so plug into the power lines, And baby you'll be feelin' just fine. NATALIE (spoken) This is like my favorite song! HENRY (spoken) They're all your favorite song, what are you on? NATALIE (spoken) Um, Adderall, Xanax, and one that's, um, purple! HENRY (spoken) That's messed up. NATALIE (spoken) And Robotussin. Ro-botussin. HENRY (spoken) I think you need to slow down. NATALIE (spoken) No way baby. If I am in it, I am in it to win it! Woo! HENRY (spoken) Super! BACKUP Watch me burn... DR MADDEN Watch me turn the dial, flip the switch. (backup: watch me) Watch me watch your toes and fingers twitch. Check the power , check the pulse and then (backup: hey, hey, hey) We'll check the wire and fire it up again. (backup: ahh) Your head is hot with lighting. (backup: hot) Your heart is all aflame. (backup: heart is all aflame) When you wake you'll find it frightening. But you'll wanna go again all the same. Yeah, you're feeling electric. You're ten feet tall and burnin' bright I see the word and you'll see the light. (backup: you'll see the light) Feelin' electric (backup: ooh) The thunder's under my command I hold the lightning right in my hand. NATALIE (spoken) Mom! DIANA (spoken) Sweetheart, what are you doing in my electricity? NATALIE (spoken) It's always about you, isn't it? I'm robo-tripping! Ah, I can't feel my legs! DIANA (spoken) I don't want you doing drugs! NATALIE (spoken) That's persuasive, coming from the Pfizer woman of the year! Hey, what the hell are you doing in MY hallucination. Can't I have anything that's my own? DIANA (spoken) It's my treatment, this is a miracle, I've never felt anything like this! Everything's different now. NATALIE (spoken) I know what you mean. DIANA AND NATALIE Oh, plug me in and turn me on. (backup: plug me in, turn me on, turn me on) Flip the switch, I'm good as gone. (backup: flip the switch, good as gone) The music's in my brain (backup: ahh, ahh) The current's in my veins (backup: ahh, ahh) I feel it again. (backup: ahh, ahh) DR MADDEN Yeah, yeah. CAST I'm feelin' electric DR MADDEN I'm feeling fifty thousand volts, I'm layin' down the lightning in bolts. I'm feelin' electric, so plug in to the power lines And baby you'll be feelin' just fine. (backup: baby you'll be feelin' just fine) Baby you'll be feelin' just fine. (backup: baby you'll be feelin' just fine) CAST Feelin' electric shock Feelin' electric shock Feelin' electric shock Feelin' electric shock Feelin' just fine Feelin' just fine Feelin' just fine Feelin' just fine Feelin' DR MADDEN Owwww! Electric, (backup: and turn me on) Electric, (backup: and turn me on) Electric. (backup: and turn me on)

[@RedglassesLee]

Thx for your uploaded !! :D

[@artimissbarker1690]

This version of 'perfect for you' is really good.

[@hannahrosereviews5073]

This is such a sad show! And I thought Les Mis was depressing! But, this was SO GOOD!!!

[@malloryfallon6394]

RIGHTTTT????

[@malloryfallon6394]

1:52:41 - 1:54:44 I CRIED SO FREAKIN HARD

[@dancergirl3337]

is it a hot take to say that i'm in LOVE with 'Feelin' Electric'? Love the staging, love the choreography, love everything about it

[@SJSippin]

This run is my favorite one. Alice during I Miss The Mountains hit especially well for me on this one. Natalie’s actions during Superboy and the Invisible Girl went well after seeing her do it different ways in other runs. I’m bias with those songs so I paid close attention. Lol

[@fischybusinesss]

This version is very good, but I'm glad they made the changes they did to the Broadway production.

[@malloryfallon6394]

THIS IS SUCH A FREAKIN SAD SHOW!!!!!! Seriously tho, I thought Les Misérables was heart wrenching!!! THIS SHOW NEEEEEDS MORE RECOGNITION For Example: 1:52:41 - 1:54:44 I CRIED SO FREAKIN HARD

[@Frankster200277]

Me too. Perfect climax of the musical.

[@mymiracleislyrical]

Sent. The date listed on the files is March 3 2008, although now I'm hearing that Costco was only used in previews, so I'm not 100% sure. All I know is that the show ran at Second Stage from January 16 2008 to March 16 2008, and I've heard audio of Costco dated as late as February 2 and possibly later. The cast list is in the description under the video; click "show more" underneath to see the full text.

[@lonelylittledot]

31:36 was the part that made me really like Henry as a character...

[@siobhanmercino3875]

you're a beautiful person, you're my hero and i love you

[@that_weird_bird3948]

I can't believe this started as a comedy.

[@mymiracleislyrical]

EDIT to my earlier reply: Just found out that the video is actually from March 1 2008; the files I have were mislabeled as March 3. Sorry for the confusion.

[@Frankster200277]

Same date as the dance in the play!

[@mymiracleislyrical]

Hey all, a new download link has been added to the description under this video. No account necessary to download the video. As always, feel free to message me with any questions.

[@maemarizmontero1350]

"do you read the obituaries and be jealous of the dead? "

[@stylez5484]

I absolutely know what it's like to die when your alive , I've been dead for years now. :-/

[@airwaves7]

3:38 thank you

[@stylez5484]

love is insane , in every sense ..

[@stylez5484]

Fk that , no shock therapy for me , I'd rather keep my son alive in my mind then no mind to mind at all.

[@conanlover4ever]

But she remembers Gabe soon after.

[@TrevorRekt]

This is really good, but I like "I've Been" too much to prefer this one to the Broadway show tbhhh

[@free_siobhan]

That is so many god damn pills

[@austinburke4334]

I wish "Maybe" wasn't cut, that song was really good.

[@briellec7173]

Austin Burke it wasn't?

[@stylez5484]

good for you

[@mymiracleislyrical]

The only videos I've seen are the few clips that have been posted on KZbin, but I have found an audio of Argentina. It is a live recording, but I don't think it has all the dialogue outside of the songs. It features the original cast. You can listen to it at: soundcloud . com / laura-conforte-dedicado/sets EDIT: The songs can also be downloaded using soundcloud-download . com

[@angiem6674]

Two questions, 1) is that shrek? 2) was the actor that plays Henry in Amelie?

[@fischybusinesss]

Yep, Brian D'Arcy James, the OBC Shrek

[@maxolietti7987]

@@fischybusinesss pretty sure he wwas also in something rotten

[@fischybusinesss]

@@maxolietti7987 yeah he was

[@renno2679]

this version sounds more rock than the broadway one

[@pallama2255]

Oh my god am I the only one who also hears "Anybody Has A Map" from Dear Evan Hansen around the 30-40 minutes mark?

[@malloryfallon6394]

are you taking about the song “Superboy and the Invisible Girl”?

[@LILAH_WHITMAN]

That’s Impossible that show came out years after next to normal

[@maemarizmontero1350]

"Do you know what it's likento die alive? "

[@malloryfallon6394]

1:22:39 I can’t seem to remember the song but this song melody (of the words) reminds me SO MUCH of another song and I can’t remember which one!!! Someone please give suggestions!! Edit: I got it!! It’s the melody to the chorus “Sweet Hibiscus Tea” i think! If I’m wrong, pls correct me lol

[@hallinguyen2169]

I have to say, I prefer the Broadway version.

[@malloryfallon6394]

yeah i kinda like how more depressing it is lol (that makes sound like a such a terrible person) 🤣

[@stylez5484]

sooo fkd up as soon as he slammed that to the floor I would be out the door FOREVER!!

[@mymiracleislyrical]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I recommend also checking out the Broadway version if you haven't already, it's also on my channel ;)

[@TheLolman3433]

They should’ve kept perfect for you the way it was

[@Sandraaa330]

wait omg 35:00 sounds a lot like good for you from evan hansen

[@nigerianprincess101]

Light was a bit too obnoxious in this one. I liked how they changed it

[@stylez5484]

That was really good but I hope the father didn't get the electro shock therapy too , that would be horrible. My niece sent me here and I'm so thankful she did , I really liked it , felt closest to the mother and daughter though , I so understand , almost all of it and please dear god one day let there be light because I've been in the dark for far to long and I think I'm going blind from it.

[@rohanjohn1819]

Kim Hooper have you seen the Broadway version

[@stylez5484]

Rohan John not yet only this one, but I'll check it out too.

[@emilygracey]

Dan would have no reason to ever need ECT. It is only ever used as a hail Mary for patients with a history of multiple suicide attempt, medicine resistance, catatonia, or pregnant patients that depend on meds but can't take them while pregnant. If anything Dan presents as depressed with obvious codependency issues. Don't worry, he's not getting shocked anytime soon.

[@kcorona7715]

natalie is so much different in this version. i prefer the broadway edition overall.

[@jadegreen2636]

what happened with the original Broadway cast video? why'd you make it private? can you please unprivate it!!!

[@mymiracleislyrical]

I didn't make it private; KZbin removed the video due to a copyright complaint. My apologies to you and everyone. I've sent you a private message; feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

[@elliehart9373]

mymiracleislyrical me too please

[@yourenotmyrealmom1800]

mymiracleislyrical are you going to try to upload it again? I'd love to see it.

[@CallMeKes]

Wish I could find the version of this where she (the moms) ends up on the floor.

[@redheadreviews8001]

Yeah I think they really improved the music and story from where this was 😅. It's ok but definitely doesn't bring the same impact as the final product. Especially Natalies character is much better now.

[@stylez5484]

well damn then that means I'm finally something good ... right... :-/

[@stylez5484]

Dr heal thyself , just like a good Dr Fk you up to fix you then never really help you when you need to be really fixed.

[@stylez5484]

oh no !

[@stylez5484]

see exactly.. :-/

[@aether413]

1:09:50

[@stylez5484]

the cure is always worse...