Next to Normal/Tear Jerker

"Diana: I know the night is dying dear, I know the day will dawn...
 * More than half the damn show.
 * "I Dreamed a Dance".

Gabe and Diana: The dancers may disappear, still the dance goes on.

Gabe: And on...

Diana: I'll wake alone tomorrow. The dream of our dance is through. But now until forever love, I'll live to dance with you. I'll dream, my love. I'll live, my love. And I'll ..."

"Gabe: There's a world, there's a world I know. A place we can go, where the pain will go away. There's a world when the sun shines each day...come with me (He extends his hand to Diana, which she grabs without hesitation and is led off by Gabe.)
 * Then the ensuing "There's A World", in which Gabe tempts Diana to "join him" in a paradise.

Dr Madden: (As Gabe is leading Diana away and repeating "Come with me") Goodman, Diana."

"Diana: I loved you once and though, you love me still, I know, it's time for me to go...I loved you once and though,"
 * "A Light in the Dark"
 * "How Could I Ever Forget?"
 * "He was a "
 * "A moment of dread... someone simply said, your child is...."
 * "A Promise", especially to those of us who appreciate the nod to Nice Guys.
 * "Maybe (Next To Normal)"
 * The reprise of "Perfect For You"
 * "So Anyway" gets a special mention.

"Gabe: But you've
 * The reprise of "I Am The One".

Dan:

Gabe:"

"You play 'til it's perfect,
 * "Didn't I See This Movie?"
 * "Wish I Were Here"
 * "Everything Else" is particularly heartwrenching. You can hear the desperation and borderline hysteria in Natalie's voice as she sings. The tears begin to creep up at

You play 'til you ache,

You play 'til the strings or your fingernails break."

"Diana:
 * Basically, any time Diana opens her mouth. Alice Ripley sings every line like her heart is going to break.
 * Dan and Diana's conversation at last on the :

Dan:

Diana:"

"Dan: Mine is just a slower suicide..."
 * "I've Been"