Mad Cow Theatre Announces FUN HOME

Mad Cow Theatre is thrilled to announce that the musical in its summer 2018 "to be announced" slot is Fun Home, the blockbuster that won the Best Musical Tony Award in 2015 and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Based on the popular graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, Fun Home tells the semi-autobiographical story of a girl named Alison who discovers her own sexuality while growing up in a small-town funeral home - hence the title - where her father, the local undertaker, has unanswerable secrets of his own.

"We are thrilled to be the first professional production of Fun Home in Central Florida," said Mitzi Maxwell, Mad Cow's Executive Director. "Fun Homedelicately weaves together a family's story into a heart-wrenching, innovative and charmingly honest musical sure to relate to every person in our audience. It speaks universally about big things that matter: life, love, family and surviving. This show has also made history along the way as the first show written by solely women to win theater's highest award. "

The New York Times' Ben Brantley called Fun Home "extraordinary and heart-gripping," while Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune described the show as "exquisite" and "an emotional powerhouse."

Mad Cow's production will play June 1-July 1, 2018, in the Harriett Theatre. Mark Edward Smith will direct.

Fun Home's music was written by Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change; Violet; Shrek the Musical), and its book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. Its Broadway production won five Tonys, including awards for Tesori, Kron, original director Sam Gold and lead actor Michael Cerveris.

Individual tickets for Fun Home are on sale. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more, and student groups of 10 or more are eligible for a 50% discount on full-price tickets, through the Mad Cow box office at 407-297-8788 Ext. 1 or online at madcowtheatre.com.

Mad Cow Theatre is at 54 W. Church St., second floor, in downtown Orlando.

The opening-night performance June 1 will be followed by Mad Cow's traditional champagne reception in the lobby.

Preview performances are May 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Ken Carpenter Talkbacks take place after each Thursday and Sundayperformance. Talkbacks are free to audience members, and the public may attend at no extra cost.

Regular tickets are $33-$47. Preview tickets are $15. Discounts are available at the Monday-night performance. Students and military personnel receive a $10 discount with ID. Seniors 65+ receive a $5 discount. More information is available online on our Savings Programs page. All tickets are subject to a $2 facility fee. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 407-297-8788 ext. 1 or at madcowtheatre.com.

Parking information is available here.

Mad Cow Theatre is on the second floor at 54 West Church St., Orlando, FL 32801.

Our mailing address is P.O. Box 3109, Orlando, FL 32802.

Mad Cow Theatre is a 501(c)(3) arts organization funded by the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs; the Downtown Development Board; the Florida Theatrical Association; Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs program, and members of the Central Florida community like you.

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