Writers Theatre has entertained Chicago and the North Shore for more than two decades with inventive interpretations of classic work and a bold approach to contemporary theatre, bringing audiences face to face with powerful stories by creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible.

With a reputation for excellence, innovative educational programming and strong ties to the community, Writers Theatre serves as a vital and highly regarded part of the Chicago theatre community.

Next to Normal:

On the outside, The Goodmans seem like the average American family:
house in the suburbs, white picket fence and two sharp-witted kids. But
inside, their lives are anything but normal, with long-buried secrets that
threaten to tear them apart. Featuring powerful lyrics and an electrifying
score, this explosive musical uses wry humor and brutal honesty to explore
how family trauma can fracture the American Dream, while ultimately leading
to a chance at new beginnings.

This deeply moving and captivating American musical took Broadway by
storm in 2009, winning three Tony awards and the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
Now, Chicago and Broadway director David Cromer returns to WT where he
has directed A Streetcar Named Desire and P icnic to bring his singularly
personal touch to this modern musical where the lines between reality and
delusion are never quite clear.