FUN HOME Will Close on September 10th- Page 4

[indytallguy]

Posted: 6/22/16 at 1:42pm

I'm glad it gave so many a chance to see Judy Kuhn and Michael Cerveris own their respective roles so powerfully, as well as the rest of the cast and everyone involved in the production to shine.

I knew of Beth Malone, but had never seen her before, and in each of the 6 times I saw the show I marveled at the nuance she brought to simple moments when she was not the main focus on stage.

I love the music and the staging, both at The Public, and Circle in the Square.

And most of all, I love how it brings out the worst in After Hate.

Updated On: 6/22/16 at 01:42 PM

[JerseyBoy25]

Posted: 6/22/16 at 9:13pm

Really happy that I get to see this in two weeks. At least once before it closed. Cerveris is one of my favorite musical theatre actors. 

I wonder though if maybe this lost appeal because of "The Show That Must Not Be Named" immediately taking up all the limelight right after Fun Home hit its stride. Fun Home received some of the strongest reviews for a new musical in years, called one of the most groundbreaking musicals to hit Broadway, wins the Tony Award for Best Musical. And then one month later "TSTMNBN" begins previews on Broadway, and no one pays any attention to the small groundbreaking musical in the round anymore. It almost seemed like Fun Home became old news rather quickly. It's hard to get people's attentions when they are inundated with articles about the next big musical 24/7.

[broadwayguy91]

Posted: 6/22/16 at 10:13pm

JerseyBoy25 said: "Really happy that I get to see this in two weeks. At least once before it closed. Cerveris is one of my favorite musical theatre actors. 

I wonder though if maybe this lost appeal because of "The Show That Must Not Be Named" immediately taking up all the limelight right after Fun Home hit its stride. Fun Home received some of the strongest reviews for a new musical in years, called one of the most groundbreaking musicals to hit Broadway, wins the Tony Award for Best Musical. And then one month later "TSTMNBN" begins previews on Broadway, and no one pays any attention to the small groundbreaking musical in the round anymore. It almost seemed like Fun Home became old news rather quickly. It's hard to get people's attentions when they are inundated with articles about the next big musical 24/7.

 

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I don't think so. After all, two other musicals nominated in the 2015 Best Musical Category - An American In Paris and Something Rotten are still going strong.  The difference between Fun Home and those 2 other shows is it commercial appeal, especially to the casual theatregoer and tourist crowd. So is it truly a surprise that Fun Home is closing sooner. no.

[aaaaaa15]

Posted: 6/22/16 at 10:21pm

I don't think anyone expected Fun Home to last any longer than it has, with or without Hamilton. (Still not sure why some users can't say the name of that show).

[After Eight]

Posted: 6/22/16 at 10:34pm

"(Still not sure why some users can't say the name of that show)."

 

Maybe they simply don't want to. And I can't say I blame them.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/22/16 at 10:46pm

After Eight said: "Maybe they simply don't want to. And I can't say I blame them."

Aww, After Eight, honey, I don't think aaaaaa15 or anybody else for that matter was asking for your two cents there. But a valiant effort to unnecessarily butt in nonetheless. 

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 6/23/16 at 8:50am

^ To be fair, I'm not sure it is anyone's place to determine who can add their own two cents. After Eight is reprehensible but he has every right to comment. Just ignore his post or add him to your Blocked list, if you're unable to show some self-control by scrolling past. 

[After Eight]

Posted: 6/23/16 at 9:46am

"It almost seemed like Fun Home became old news rather quickly. It's hard to get people's attentions when they are inundated with articles about the next big musical 24/7."

 

A very good point. With the powers-that-be, it's not so much a question of "what have you done for me lately" as it is "what can you do for me now?" They got all they could out of Fun Home. It was music to their ears when it appeared, (though certainly not to ours), and they hyped it to the heavens. The result was mutually beneficial, and payed off handsomely for both. Now an even more tempting prospect appeared, offering a vast array of whole new worlds to conquer. Naturally, they turned to it, churned up the hype machine a zillion fold, and voilà, it rocketed them to the moon.

To the denizens of Jupiter and Mars: watch out, you may be next.

[Adair Haywind]

Posted: 6/23/16 at 10:45am

I doubt this means anything, but Michael Cerveris made a pretty lengthy and heartfelt Facebook post about the show's closing announcement yesterday and I commented asking him to come to the engagement of the show in LA so I could see him. I thought nothing of it as there was at least a hundred other comments on the post, but a little later I got a notification that he had "liked" my comment. I truly hope this means he's at least considering doing the tour or at least the LA run!

[wolfwriter2]

Posted: 7/17/16 at 11:27pm

Hope you'll indulge my bumping this. Saw Fun Home again last night and it was as moving and real as each time I have seen it, since its run at The Public. Nicole Van Giesen was on as Alison and never missed a beat. She did a wonderful job, if, somewhat different from Beth Malone.

Can we talk Judy Kuhn? This woman has left me devastated, every time I've seen her. Last night was no different. Days and Days is heartbreaking and her delivery is as spot-on as the first time I heard her sing it. Somebody get her another show...quick.

The kids were all great and so talented (and I don't like watching children on stage). Michael Cerveris is such a talent. I never tire of watching him. He earned that Tony and knocked it out of the park.

I could go on, but it's all been said, before. I would encourage anyone who has, maybe put off seeing this, to go, before it closes. As a guy who likes musicals but loves plays, this is one musical that struck a deep chord with me and I will carry it with me for a very long time.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/17/16 at 11:34pm

How different was Nicole? I already have tickets for next month, but did lotto a few times this week since she was on.

I'm planning on seeing the tour in Chicago, but I need at least one more viewing of the Broadway staging!

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 7/17/16 at 11:36pm

Will the tour be bigger? Since its playing bigger houses?

i assume they kept the staging from the public for the tour.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/17/16 at 11:39pm

What do you mean by bigger? Like more of a set? I'm assuming it'll look pretty close to how it was at the Public.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 7/17/16 at 11:41pm

These touring spaces are going to be so much larger than the Newman, though. 

[wolfwriter2]

Posted: 7/17/16 at 11:53pm

LizzieCurry said: "How different was Nicole? I already have tickets for next month, but did lotto a few times this week since she was on.

I'm planning on seeing the tour in Chicago, but I need at least one more viewing of the Broadway staging!

 

I felt she was more detached, than Ms. Malone, as she moved around the stage, watching the proceedings. I don't ever recall forgetting that Ms. Malone was there, observing (and that works, wonderfully), but Ms. Van Giesen, sometimes blended into the scenery and became an observer, with the audience. It was probably not something noticeable if it was a first viewing, but it was very effective, for me.

For some reason, her Telephone Wire was even more memorable, but I have yet to put a finger on, exactly why. She has a lovely voice, btw.

Overall, I think it's a more subtle take on the role and just as effective and heartbreaking, when she shifts from observer to active participant.

If you see Ms. Van Giesen, I doubt you will be disappointed.

 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/18/16 at 12:09am

Thanks! I've seen the show four times, but Beth Malone is the only Alison I've seen.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/18/16 at 7:01am

Call_me_jorge said: "Will the tour be bigger? Since its playing bigger houses?

i assume they kept the staging from the public for the tour."

 

Can someone describe what the set at the Public was like?

 

[indytallguy]

Posted: 7/18/16 at 10:13am

The Public set featured a large turntable that dominated the center of the stage and different set pieces rotated in and out of being featured.

Allison's drawing table was off to one side for much of the show, making her more removed from some of the action than the current setting.

The reveal of the house when Joan and middle Allison was pretty great with the entire back wall being this ornate wallpaper (I think I have the reveal timing right) and chandeliers dropping it, etc.

[Jayar2]

Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:04pm

I am planning to go see Saturday's matinee this weekend, and I see that there are no discounted seats while having a lot of availability online. Even Today Tix is $160 for tickets at the matinee. Based on your experience, do I have a fair shot at winning the lottery, or if not, do I have a fair shot at getting a good seat the day of?  Finally, I've seen the show twice already, and I have enjoyed the view greatly.  Does anybody have a guess as to what the best section would be to see Bruce's suicide scene? I feel like I got a great view for Ring of Keys the first time, and then for Days and Days for the second show. I'd like to see the Telephone Line/Edge's of the World sequence at the best angle.  Thank you in advance.

[freewilma]

Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:48pm

I'm looking for discount tickets to the same performance this upcoming Saturday.  All the discounts seem to end on Aug. 31.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that new discounts may pop up later this week; especially since there are still LOTS of unsold tickets.  

[Valentina3]

Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:49pm

TKTS has had the show at 50% for same day tickets consistently.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:49pm

(double post)

Updated On: 8/29/16 at 01:49 PM

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 8/29/16 at 3:54pm

While not the best viewpoint of the show in general (though not BAD, just not ideal I would say) the second time I saw the show it was from the 400s (behind the band) and Bruce's death was breathtaking. He has his back to you and the "headlights" shine so brightly from the opposite section that the intensity of them basically blacks out everything on and around the stage except Bruce's body. It really had me shaken.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 8/29/16 at 3:57pm

So does anyone know if they are reverting back to the public design for the tour or are they going to redesign the show again?

Updated On: 8/29/16 at 03:57 PM

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 8/29/16 at 4:08pm

I agree re: Edges of the World from the 400s. It's not a great section to sit for a first-timer, but I saw it the fourth time I saw the show from there, and it was excellent for a few scenes.