Fun Home 2015 - Articles Page 6.6

Run Time:
One hour and 45 minutes, no intermission
Opened: April 19, 2015
Closing: September 10, 2016

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Circle in the Square (Broadway)
1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY

Based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir of the same name, Fun Home, the 2015 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, features music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, and direction by Sam Gold, all of whom won 2015 Tony Awards for their work on this production. 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.

Featuring a cast led by 2015 Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris, as well as 2015 Tony Award nominees Judy Kuhn, Beth Malone, Sydney Lucas and Emily Skeggs, Fun Home also features Roberta Colindrez, Zell Steele Morrow, Joel Perez, Oscar Williams, Lauren Patten, Gabriella Pizzolo, Marrick Smith, Jim Stanek, and Nicole Van Giesen.

Fun Home introduces us to Alison at three different ages, revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family- her mother, brothers and volatile, brilliant, enigmatic father- that connect with her in surprising new ways. This intimate and emotional theatrical experience is performed entirely in the round, bringing audiences closer to Alison's story than ever before. Hailed as "the best musical of the season" by both The New York Times and New York Magazine, Fun Home "demonstrates how much our world has changed and reflects just how far we've come" (The Wall Street Journal). Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

Fun Home was also nominated for 2015 Tony Awards for Best Scenic Design of Musical (David Zinn), Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Ben Stanton) and Best Orchestrations (John Clancy). The creative team also includes Danny Mefford (Choreography), Kai Harada (Sound Design), and Chris Fenwick (Music Direction).

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TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Emily Skeggs- 'I Feel Like We Already Won!'
by Nicole Rosky - June 5, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Emily Skeggs, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron- 'We Never Thought We'd Even Finish It!'
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, Best Score and Best Book nominees for Fun Home.

Theater People Podcast Welcomes FUN HOME Composer Jeanine Tesori
by Theater People Podcast - May 24, 2015


On Monday, May 25th the Theater People Podcast welcomes Tony-nominated composer Jeanine Tesori. In the interview, she talks of the five-year journey that she took alongside lyricist and book writer Lisa Kron adapting Alison Bechdel's celebrated graphic memior. After a ground breaking Off-Broadway run, the musical is now Tony-nominated and playing at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theater. Tesori and Kron have been nominated together for this year's Best Original Score award; should they win, the pair would become the first all-female writing team in Tony history to take home that the prize.

Photo Coverage: FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori Becomes First Female Composer to Receive Star on Playwright's Sidewalk
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 21, 2015


Today, May 21, 2015, FUN HOME composer and four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori became the first female composer to ever receive a star on the famed Playwright's Sidewalk outside the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the celebration below!

Mystery Woman Revealed! Meet the Real 'Joan' of FUN HOME
by 30 Days of NYMF 2012 - May 20, 2015


In the 12-time Tony nominated musical Fun Home, a college-age Allison, played onstage by Emily Skeggs, sings 'Changing My Major'- a song about her new romance with 'Joan.' Based on the graphic memoir of the same name by Allison Bechdel, the musical is based on her youth, and 'Joan' indeed was a real part of her time at Oberlin College.

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.

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Beth Malone
by Walter McBride - May 19, 2015


Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Beth Malone, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

Photo Coverage: FUN HOME Cast, Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey, and More Attend Drama League Luncheon
by Walter McBride - May 17, 2015


The 81st Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon was held at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in the Broadway Ballroom (1535 Broadway) on Friday, May 15, 2015 where our winners were announced. The ceremony was hosted by Hand To God star, Steven Boyer and Tyrone. Awards were presented by Zachary Quinto and Neil Patrick Harris. BroadwayWorld was on the scene to snap pics of those in attendance, so check them out below!

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Sydney Lucas- 'I Love Everybody!'
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Sydney Lucas, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Beth Malone- 'This Is a Wash of Peace and Joy!'
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Beth Malone, Best Perfromance by a Leading Actress in a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Sydney Lucas
by Walter McBride - May 14, 2015


Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Sydney Lucas, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

FUN HOME Producers, Circle in the Square's Paul Libin Set for CUNY TV's STOLER REPORT This Week
by TV News Desk - May 12, 2015


Michael Stoler customarily hosts executives from real estate and retail on his weekly CUNY TV business show, THE STOLER REPORT.  But Broadway is big business, too, and the producers (and landlord) of the new hit musical Fun Home are Stoler's guests, talking about the dreams and practicalities of producing a Broadway musical.

FUN HOME Producers, Circle in the Square's Paul Libin Set for CUNY TV's STOLER REPORT Next Week
by TV News Desk - May 8, 2015


Michael Stoler customarily hosts executives from real estate and retail on his weekly CUNY TV business show, THE STOLER REPORT.  But Broadway is big business, too, and the producers (and landlord) of the new hit musical Fun Home are Stoler's guests, talking about the dreams and practicalities of producing a Broadway musical.

FUN HOME Breaks House Record at the Circle in the Square
by BWW News Desk - April 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).

2015 Tony Nominees React - Beth Malone (With Photo!)
by Robert Diamond - April 28, 2015


Beth Malone, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Fun Home

Fun Home FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fun Home have there been?
Fun Home has had 7 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2013, Broadway which opened in 2015, US Tour which opened in 2016, International Tour which opened in 2016, International Tour which opened in 2017, London which opened in 2018 and Immersive which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has Fun Home been nominated for?
Fun Home has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Lisa Kron, Best Direction of a Musical for Sam Gold, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Ben Stanton, Best Orchestrations for John Clancy, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jeanine Tesori, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Lisa Kron, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Zinn.
What Tony Awards has Fun Home won?
Fun Home has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Lisa Kron, Best Direction of a Musical for Sam Gold, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Ben Stanton, Best Orchestrations for John Clancy, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jeanine Tesori, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Lisa Kron, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Zinn.
What awards has Fun Home been nominated for?
Fun Home has been nominated for several awards including the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Michael Cerveris and Judy Kuhn, as well as Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical (Drama League Awards) for Fun Home. The show has also received Theatre World Awards for Sydney Lucas and Emily Skeggs.
What awards has Fun Home won?
Fun Home has won several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Michael Cerveris and Judy Kuhn. The show also received the Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical award from the Drama League Awards. Additionally, Sydney Lucas and Emily Skeggs both received Theatre World Awards for their performances in Fun Home.

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