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FUN HOME's Lisa Kron Wins Tony for Best Book of a Musical
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 8, 2015

Lisa Kron has won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for FUUN HOME. 

FUN HOME's Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori Win Tony for Best Original Score
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 8, 2015

Lisa Kron (Lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (Score) have won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) written for the theatre for FUN HOME.

VIDEO: CBS Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Broadway's FUN HOME!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2015

CBS's Jamie Wax sat down with Bechdel and the stars of the show ahead of Sunday night's Tony Awards.

FUN HOME Broadway Cast Recording Hits No. 1 on Billboard Albums Chart
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2015

Fun Home, the Award-winning new musical that began previews on Broadway on March 27, announced today that the updated and expanded Broadway version of the cast recording has reached #1 on the Billboard Cast Album Chart. The album, produced by PS Classics, now features Emily Skeggs, who took over the role of Medium Alison during the show's original Off-Broadway run and is re-creating the role on Broadway, and includes new material written for the Broadway production, as well as additional material not included on the original recording. With music by five-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by three-time Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Tony Award nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home began previews March 27, 2015 and opened to rave reviews at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) on Sunday, April 19, 2015.

STAGE TUBE: Judy Kuhn & Jeanine Tesori Celebrate POCAHONTAS with Performance of 'Colors of the Wind'
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015

FUN HOME's Judy Kuhn and Jeanine Tesori recently partnered for a new performance video of 'Colors of the Wind' from Disney's POCAHONTUAS (which Kuhn lent her singing voice to,) in order celebrate the film's 20th anniversary. Check out the video featuring a few new takes on the song below!

TV: Come to the FUN HOME at Stars in the Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2015

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Darren Criss, Broadway's best turned out for the annual performance - including some of the pint-sized cast of Fun Home, who performed 'Come to the Fun Home'- check it out below!

VIDEO: Watch Michael Cerveris & Cast of FUN HOME Appear on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2015

The cast of Broadway's Tony-nominated musical FUN HOME stopped by The View on ABC

Broadway's FUN HOME Now on Sale Through January 3
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015

Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman are pleased to announce that tickets for Fun Home, the Award-winning American musical based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel of the same name, are now on sale through January 3, 2016.

The Bechdels Will Hit the Road! Tony Nominated Director Sam Gold to Restage FUN HOME for National Tour
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2015

Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman have announced that the coast-to-coast North American Tour of Fun Home, the twelve-time Tony Award nominated American musical based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel of the same name, will begin in the 2016 - 2017 Season.

Updated FUN HOME Cast Recording Hits Stores Today
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015

Fun Home, the Award-winning new musical, has released an updated and expanded Broadway version of the cast recording today on PS Classics.

FUN HOME Breaks House Record at the Circle in the Square
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2015

Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman are pleased to announce that Fun Home, the Award-winning American musical based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel of the same name, took in $392,450.00 at the box office Tuesday, April 28, in the wake of the show's twelve Tony nominations, making it the highest wrapping day of a musical in the history of the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

TV: Go Inside Opening Night of FUN HOME- Plus Show Highlights!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 21, 2015

Fun Home, the highly-anticipated, Award-winning American musical opened Sunday night, April 19. With music by four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home started previews on Broadway at the Cir cle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street), on March 27. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you interviews with the cast on the big night, plus a sneak peek of the cast in action!

Photo Coverage: FUN HOME Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Apr 20, 2015

Fun Home, the highly-anticipated, Award-winning American musical opened last night, April 19. With music by four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award nomineeLisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home started previews on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street), on March 27. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the after party festivities!

Photo Coverage: FUN HOME Company Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - Apr 20, 2015

Fun Home, the highly-anticipated, Award-winning American musical opened last night, April 19. With music by four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home started previews on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street), on March 27. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the curtain call!

Review Roundup: FUN HOME Opens on Broadway- ALL the Reviews!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 19, 2015

Fun Home, the highly-anticipated, Award-winning American musical opens tonight, April 19. With music by four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home started previews on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street), on March 27.

Family Portrait! Meet the Full Cast of FUN HOME, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 19, 2015

Fun Home, the highly-anticipated, Award-winning American musical, with music by four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, officially opens on Broadway tonight, April 19th. Scroll down to learn more about the cast and watch interviews with the company!

Updated FUN HOME Cast Recording Set for Release Next Month; Now Available for Pre-Order!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 14, 2015

Fun Home, the Award-winning new musical that began previews on Broadway on March 27, announced today that an updated and expanded Broadway version of the cast recording will be released next month on PS Classics.

Broadway Company of FUN HOME Assembles for Updated Cast Album
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 10, 2015

The Bechdels have officially arrived on Broadway - and an updated cast recording appears to be on the way.

Photo Flash: Meet the Family- First Look at FUN HOME on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2015

Fun Home, the highly-anticipated, Award-winning American musical, is currently in previews at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street). With music by four-time Tony Award nomineeJeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold, Fun Home officially opens on Broadway on Sunday, April 19th. Below, check out a first look at the cast in action!

Photo Flash: FUN HOME Gets a New Home- First Look at Previews at the Circle in the Square!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2015

Fun Home, the highly-anticipated, Award-winning American musical, is currently in previews at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street). With music by four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Lisa Kron and direction by Drama Desk nominee Sam Gold,Fun Home officially opens on Broadway on Sunday, April 19th. Below, check out a first look at the musical in it's new Broadway home!

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