Next To Normal Donation
South Asia Institute is proud to partner with Pop Up! Productions to present their inaugural production, a South Asian world premier of the famous Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal. Directed by company founder and artistic director Hershey Kaur Suri, this retelling of
the story maintains the original musical’s nuanced exploration of family dynamics, grief, and mental health, but seen through the lens of a South Asian immigrant family.
Pop Up! Productions is raising funds to put on this production in a way that honors the rich tradition of South Asian culture while also showcasing talent that has not been given the chance prior to brace the stage in this formidable way. On Broadway, there has not been a single South Asian musical. Only now are our stories starting to be told, and this project is a major step forward in a direction where American audiences can witness the vibrancy, heart, and depth of what it means to belong to South Asian culture in America.
Another major purpose of this endeavor is to highlight issues of mental health within the South Asian community. Multiple performances will be dedicated to raising awareness for organizations working to provide resources and destigmatize mental health within BIPOC communities. Please support putting BIPOC stories on stage.
For more information on Pop Up! Productions, please visit: www.pop-up-productions.com
This production of NEXT TO NORMAL was licensed by Music Theatre International.
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Apoorva Mathur
All the Hershey & Team!
Suharsh Mittal | $1,000