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<DIV>Come and see this unique and provocative musical now playing at Schenectady Light Opera Company. </DIV>
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<DIV>The reviews are in, and the show gets universal praise:</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>Troy Record:</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>Times Union:</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV>This rock musical, with electrifying music by Tom Kitt and gripping book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, received eleven Tony nominations in 2009 and won three awards, including Best Original Score, Best Orchestration and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. </DIV>
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<DIV>Get your tickets today to see our talented cast's portrayal of a modern suburban family's struggle in the face of mental illness, grief, suicide and drug abuse. </DIV>
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<DIV>This is the compelling story of a mother suffering from bipolar disorder and the effects on those who love her. It is the story of overcoming the pain of the past, struggles of the present and hope and fear of the future. The production runs for four more performances on October 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2012.</DIV>
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<DIV>You won't want to miss this brilliant and emotional powerhouse set to a thrilling score.</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Next to Normal runs from October 12 through October 21, 2012.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Schenectady Light Opera Company, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3><A href="http://www.sloctheater.org/">www.sloctheater.org</A></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>1-877-350-7378</FONT></STRONG></DIV></BODY></HTML>