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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.

TONY FEVER! Parte 3: i Tony Awards 2015 e i candidati a 'miglior musical'
by Valeria Venturelli - Jun 3, 2015


Abbiamo gia visto i candidati a miglior attrice ed attore protagonista,e anche quelli a miglior attrice ed attore non protagonista.  Eccoci dunque a IL PREMIO che tutti stiamo aspettando: MIGLIOR MUSICAL!

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.

Photo Coverage: Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, and More Serve up Sweets at Schmackary's Annual BROADWAY BAKES
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 30, 2015


Over twenty of the biggest names on Broadway joined together to work behind the counter at Schmackary's selling delicious, freshly-baked cookies to the public in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Below, check out pics of Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, Laura Osnes, as well as cast members from FUN HOME, ALADDIN, ON THE TOWN, and more!

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!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 23-29
by - May 29, 2015


Still trying to perfect your 2015 Tony Awards scorecard? Ate way too many Schmackary's cookies at Broadway Bakes this week and you are just coming out of a sugar coma? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

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

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!

Photo Coverage: Singin' in the Street! Broadway Unites for Another Year of Stars in the Alley - Part Two
by Walter McBride - May 28, 2015


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held just yesterday in Shubert Alley, hosted by Darren Criss who is currently playing Hedwig in the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District celebrated Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a 12-piece live orchestra, including many of this year's 2015 Tony Award - nominated plays and musicals! BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out Part Two of our photo coverage below! CLICK HERE to check out Part One!

Photo Coverage: Hangin' with the Stars of 2015 Stars In The Alley!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2015


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held just yesterday in Shubert Alley, hosted by Darren Criss who is currently playing Hedwig in the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District celebrated Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a 12-piece live orchestra, including many of this year's 2015 Tony Award - nominated plays and musicals! BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos of all of the stars on the red carpet below! 

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).

CABARET FOR A CAUSE Benefits ALS Guardian Angels Tonight at The Cutting Room
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2015


Cabaret for a Cause will play NYC, tonight, April 27th, 7:30 PM at The Cutting Room, as a benefit for ALS Guardian Angels.

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!

BWW Reviews: Brave and Groundbreaking FUN HOME Transfers to Broadway
by Michael Dale - Apr 20, 2015


Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori's musical rendering of Alison Bechdel's graphic novel demands to be seen by anyone who takes the art form seriously.

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.

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