Fun Home 2015 - Articles Page 3.4

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

Fun Home - 2015 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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PHOTO FLASH: FUN HOME's Oscar Williams and Gabriella Pizzolo's HAMILTON-Inspired Halloween Costumes
by Michael Dale - October 27, 2015


Halloween is a two-show work day for Broadway's kids, so many are getting in the spirit all week.

Photo Flash: NYWF Gala Honors FUN HOME's Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015


On Thursday evening, The New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) held its annual Fall Gala in The Grand Ballroom of The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The evening's honorees included Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, creators of the Tony Award-winning musical, FUN HOME, and corporate honoree Citi. TODAY's Hoda Kotb served as the evening's Mistress of Ceremony. The event raised $680,000 which will help to support NYWF's more than 70 women-led, community grantee-partner organizations. Scroll down for photos from the gala!

VIDEO: FUN HOME's Oscar Williams Makes a Sweet Music Video For Sydney Lucas
by Michael Dale - October 8, 2015


'Sydney, It has been my pleasure to have you as my Sister and Friend in this great Adventure.'

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME Kids Sing Goodbye Song For Sydney Lucas, Written by Former Understudy Gabby Pizzolo
by Michael Dale - October 7, 2015


Though movies and TV shows would have you believe that understudies aren't very nice people, FUN HOME's Gabby Pizzolo is apparently a real sweetheart.

BWW Flashback Special: Sydney Lucas Departs FUN HOME Today
by Robert Diamond - October 4, 2015


It's sad faces all around as BroadwayWorld bids farewell to Tony Award nominee Sydney Lucas who plays her final performance in Broadway's Fun Home today, Sunday, October 4. Below, we take a look back at the pint-sized star's journey with the production!

PHOTO FLASH: Comedy Legend Carol Burnett Visits Backstage at FUN HOME
by Michael Dale - September 30, 2015


We're sure the cast was so glad to have this time together with beloved comedy legend, Carol Burnett.

STAGE TUBE: Touching and Joyous FUN HOME Video Recalls Musical's Road To Broadway
by Michael Dale - September 24, 2015


Some of the magic moments that led to the groundbreaking musical being honored with the 2015 Tony Award as the season's best.

Tony Nominee Sydney Lucas to Depart FUN HOME Next Month
by Jessica Khan - September 17, 2015


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee Sydney Lucas will play her final performance in Broadway's FUN HOME on Sunday, October 4. Her understudy, Gabriella Pizzolo, will take over the role of 'Small Alison' beginning October 6, 2015.

TWITTER WATCH: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Has a Clever Parting Shot For AT&T #FUNHOME
by Michael Dale - September 15, 2015


Because every great performance deserves an encore.

FUN HOME Announces Graphic Novel Giveaway For College Freshmen
by Michael Dale - August 31, 2015


Free copies of Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic" to 250 college Freshmen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Duke Freshman Brian Grasso Refers To Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME As Pornographic
by Michael Dale - August 25, 2015


'(V)iewing pictures of sexual acts, regardless of the genders of the people involved, conflict with the inherent sacredness of sex.'

Duke Committee Explains FUN HOME as Reading Selection: 'Sheds Light on Important Issue'
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2015


Today, BWW has obtained the original DUKE press release, assigning the book to incoming students as the official selection of the Duke Common Experience

Incoming Duke Freshmen Refuse To Read Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME On Moral Grounds
by Michael Dale - August 24, 2015


Students object to 'graphic visual depictions of sexuality.'

STAGE TUBE: Michael Cerveris Gives Special Curtain Call Speech at FUN HOME's Actors Fund Performance
by Nicole Rosky - August 4, 2015


Each year, Broadway companies, in New York and on the road, generously give their time and talent by adding a performance to already rigorous schedules to benefit The Actors Fund. Below, check out Tony winner Michael Cerveris' special curtain call speech at Fun Home's recent Actors Fund performance!

STAGE TUBE: Trio Debut Acoustic FUN HOME/Ingrid Michaelson Mashup
by Tyler Peterson - July 31, 2015


Melanie Brook, Anna Ty Bergman, and Kerri George have taken to YouTube to debut a new acoustic mashup, featuring Ingrid Michaelson's 'The Chain' and 'Ring of Key's from Broadway's FUN HOME, including Nat Zegree on piano. Check it out below!

Listen Up! Full FUN HOME Original Cast Recording On YouTube
by Pat Cerasaro - July 29, 2015


Revisit the sounds of this year's Best Musical!

Tony-Winning FUN HOME Is First Broadway Musical to Perform on NBC's 'Late Night' Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 29, 2015


Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman are thrilled to announce that Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will make history again when it becomes first Broadway show to perform on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers,' tonight, July 29.

Photo Flash: Embracing the Silence! FUN HOME Cast Joins NOH8 Campaign
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2015


The cast of FUN HOME just unveiled a beautiful NOH8 cast shot on Instagram, and we can't stop marveling at how amazing they look. Check it out below!

Tony-Winning FUN HOME Cast to Be First Broadway Musical to Perform on NBC's 'Late Night', 7/29
by Caryn Robbins - July 22, 2015


Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will make history again when it becomes first Broadway show to perform on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers,'

Other Productions of Fun Home

2013   Off-Broadway World Premiere Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2015   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2016   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2016   International Tour International Premiere in Manila
International Tour
2017   International Tour Manila Return Engagement
International Tour
2018   London Young Vic London Premiere Production
London
2019   Immersive Quintessence of Dust Theatre Company Immersive Production
Immersive

Fun Home - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Lisa Kron
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Sam Gold
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical Fun Home
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Michael Cerveris
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Judy Kuhn
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Fun Home
2015 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Award Emily Skeggs
2015 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Award Sydney Lucas
2015 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Lisa Kron
2015 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Sam Gold
2015 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Ben Stanton
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical The Public Theatre
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Mike Isaacson
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Kristin Caskey
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Paula Marie Black
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Delman Whitney
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Oskar Eustis
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Patrick Willingham
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical JAM Theatricals
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Elizabeth Armstrong
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Mint Theatrical
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Nathan Vernon
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Fun Home
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical The Forstalls
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Jack Lane
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Terry Schnuck
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Latitude Link
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Tom Casserly
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Carole Shorenstein Hays
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara Whitman
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Fox Theatricals
2015 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations John Clancy
2015 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Lisa Kron
2015 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jeanine Tesori
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Michael Cerveris
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Emily Skeggs
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Sydney Lucas
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Judy Kuhn
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Beth Malone
2015 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical David Zinn

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