Next to Normal - Donmar / Wyndham’s

Could this be a way to drum up interest again before announcing a Broadway transfer? Then release a new recording as a London cast / Broadway revival cast recording?

The remix was to renew the album to be more representative of the show as is today, so I doubt there's a new cast recording on the table.

A live cast recording could always happen though.

I only saw half performance with Lizzie (second half). I then watched the show again with Eleanor at the whole thing. I really enjoyed Lizzie, might be totally wrong here, but I thought she was slightly more intense towards the end than Eleanor? Really enjoyed both though

I would very much agree with this.

Went today to see it in the west end. It’s amazing isn’t it how well it transfers to a bigger space, I really thought this would lose impact outside the Donmar but it doesn’t in the slightest. I think it hit harder today. Different moments came through, the whole thing was definitely more polished and complete although I didn’t walk out of the Donmar run thinking it needed anything doing.

The visual spectacle (the projections, lighting etc) probably worked better here than in the Donmar where you can really take them in, it felt a little less garish. I also wondered if there could have been moments the band could’ve punched a bit harder in the sound mix, but that’s probably a matter of taste and I’m a bit basic in liking my big musical moments LOUD.

Lizzy Parker was on as Natalie and all the above comments are correct, she’s an even angrier and maybe a louder Natalie than Worthington-Cox was. It’s a very assured and competent performance, but I probably preferred the latter’s take on it with a bit more vulnerability and nuance. A truly stunning bit of work from a standby though. Caissie Levy is a revelation in her role, Jamie Parker was much better vocally today than when I last heard him and really owns the role. The rest of the guys are great. There’s just so many heartbreaking performances on the stage. The dialogue and the music and the direction are all so tight and effective. I really love this show.

Still 5 stars from me.

I believe Eleanor did the August 5th-7th shows. But otherwise, she has been out since she and Lizzie did that mid-show swap on August 1st.

I saw the show on the 6th and had the full cast on.

Looks like Eleanor's back tonight.

Ah I wish. Won't get back until in the end of the month. Just saw someone post tonight's cast board on Instagram.

Might go see this again today as I just loved it so much couple of questions thinking do maybe seeing ti front circle for a change in a stalls lover usually what are people's thoughts also is it too much to see this twice in one day haha I'm that tempted.

Absolutely agree, the dress circle is the best option. Happily I managed to get a row D seat through TodayTix rush for a Saturday matinee in July. Worth trying this, I think! 

Ended up sitting row h stalls which I really enjoyed it was a great view and gosh I didn't think it would hit me as much the second time but if anything I think I cried even more.

I opted to see hello dolly in the evening and whilst booking that ticket have booked another couple of days off work so I can catch this again a couple more times before it closes.

Absolutely wonderful heartbreaking and moving afternoon I would have to say this sits up there as one of my favourite shows I've ever seen.