This musical is encouraging people to talk about mental health in China

May 5, 2021

The Tony Award-winning musical “Next to Normal,” about a woman living with bipolar disorder is set to tour in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. Image: 音乐剧近乎正常 on Weibo

Fan Yiying

Reporter, Sixth Tone

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— Liu Mingzhu, “Next to Normal” fan

A promotional photo for the 2021 Chinese production of the Broadway musical “Next to Normal.”

The show highlights the struggles of those suffering with bipolar, in a bid to educate the general public. Image: @音乐剧近乎正常 on Weibo

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— Zhang Yao, psychological consultant

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— Cheng He, translator of “Next to Normal”

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