Fun Home Previews

[Keiichi2]

So, is anyone going to the first preview of this Friday?

I'm particularly excited about seeing this. It will be the first show I see on my Spring theater trip on April 28th.

Looking forward to the reports!

[steven22]

Going Friday night. Can't wait!

[JBroadway]

I noticed that Broadway For Broke People has very specific information about a supposed Fun Home lottery. Has anyone heard anything about this? I can't find any announcement that they will be doing a lotto or anything.

http://www.broadwayforbrokepeople.com/fhdetail.html

[VotePeron]

^ That info is from Telecharge, so I would assume it's legit. They'll probably announce it via social media on Thursday.

I'm going Sunday night, cannot wait!

[GreasedLightning]

The lottery information is on Telecharge as well, under the "Offers" tab on Fun Home's page.

I assume they will make some sort of announcement between this afternoon and Friday morning.

[n2nbaby]

I bit the bullet and just bought my tickets for my trip with the discount code that's out. I didn't want to risk TDF/lotto/TKTS since it's my most anticipated show of the season.

I got row D, seats 106 and 108. I'm assuming these will be great seats... Hoping so, I've never been to this theater before.

[jkstheatrescene]

^^^
I've sat all over the place in that theatre, and there really aren't any bad seats, unless you are in the very front row and there is furniture in your way for part of it. From the press photos I've seen of FH, it looks like the "cheap seats" on the one end are cheaper because there will be some partial obstructions due to a wall and the band.

Generally, I can say that of all the shows I've seen there, directors/designers have taken great pains to make sure no one close is getting an obstructed view the whole time due to set pieces and/or blocking. (I did not see The Miracle Worker, where I read of complaints about just that!)

I always try for row C or higher just to be safe. I think you'll be fine.

[Diva_Dom]

Does anybody know if they are only offering Lotto through todaytix or if they are offering it in person as well?

[steven22]

Just noticed the lotto option for Fun Home on TodayTix. I don't think I've been this excited to see a show since If/Then premiered last year! Can't wait for tomorrow night.

[Keiichi2]

Really excited to hear about this one. Hope the preview is going well tonight.

How long was the show in its previous run? Will be interested to hear the running time for this.

[perfectlymarvelous]

It was around 90-100 minutes at the Public.

[LimelightMike]

Yup. It should still be clocking in at approx. 95 minutes.

[steven22]

Speechless. Wow. Saw the real Allison in the audience. Was cool to see her reactions to the show.

[Cupid Boy2]

I'm beyond excited to hear some more thoughts! I just bought my tickets for this; I couldn't wait any longer.

[indytallguy]

Love this message just posted on All that Chat:

Is it possible this newly revamped staging can surpass the Public's?

YES.

GO.

And it deserves every single award that's coming to it. And there will many.


All that Chat and Fun Home

[getatme]

It really is just astounding. It's more intimate, it's more complex, it's more in your face, but every decision is so thoughtful. The trapdoors and the appearance, disappearance, reappearance, and absence of set pieces add tension and feeling to every moment.

The performances have--somehow--deepened even further and every single performer stands out, I truly don't think there's one person who stands out more than the rest. Skeggs' "Changing My Major" is joyful, anxious, nervous, everything. Lucas's "Ring of Keys" is as bright, beautiful, and so incredible to see still, it just blows my mind that she's 11 years old. And Kuhn's "Days and Days" all but stops the show. Cerveris has brought even more heartache and pain and it's on full display with the new staging. The way "Edges of the World" has been presented at the Circle in the Square is incredible.

Beyond powerful, beyond anything I've seen this season. When I saw the show at the Public, I didn't think it could get any better, but boy was I wrong. The final tableau deserves an award of its own. So thrilled this show finally made its way to Broadway.

[ethan231h]

My sister just texted me, she said it is winning the Tony, she also saw Something Rotten last night...

[Sutton Ross]

Gorgeous. Heart-wrenching. Perfection. Life changing.

Everyone's performance was layered, nuanced, and absolutely brilliant.

This will win everything.

[holdyourbatboy]

Wow.

First of all, the staging is absolutely astonishing.

Sam Gold is brilliant. The way the performers move - the way the set moves - the way the floor moves - the whole thing flows in a seamless, magical way. Wait until you see the way they used Circle in the Square. I still can't get over certain moments, like "Telephone Wire"...

This is one of the most moving shows I have seen. Ever.

[iluvtheatertrash]

It's flawless. Hard to believe it's the first preview of brand new staging. Gold did beautiful work. The cast is astonishing. It better damn well sweep the awards.

[LimelightMike]

SO HAPPY about the buzz coming from tonight.

Just a quick question about seating: Is the 100 section still the "center-most" vantage point?

[dramamama611]

Damn, this is exciting so far!


More, give us more!!!!

[getatme]

I would say the 200 sections, both even and odd, provide the more "centered" view. Though, Gold did a really good job at playing the show to all sides.

[LimelightMike]

I guess my main concern is: Where's the BACK of the couch situated? In front odds or evens? LOL

[holdyourbatboy]

The couch and other furniture move in different places throughout. Saying more would be a spoiler, but nothing is set in one place the whole time.