The Houston Press wasn't going to review Houston Broadway Theatre's production of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal because its run lasted only one weekend for four performances. A showcase that is so evanescent won't hit hard, as they say.
But after seeing the Saturday evening show, attention must be paid. There are still two shows remaining, Sunday matinee and Sunday evening. If there's room in Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center run to it. Don't wait!
Who the hell is this troupe? And why in hell are they so good?
Next to Normal is their Houston company debut, and if this is what they can do then, please, bring us more. Much more.