Fun Home 2015 - Articles Page 4

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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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,'

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME Celebrates Tony Wins with 'See It to Be It' Montage
by Tyler Peterson - July 8, 2015


A month after FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron made history at the 2015 Tony Awards, the Broadway production has taken a look back at the big night in a new celebratory montage, titled 'See It To Be It.' Check it out below!

NYMF Welcomes FUN HOME Composer Jeanine Tesori as 2015 Honorary Chair; Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - July 7, 2015


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) welcomes Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home) as the NYMF 2015 Honorary Chair. This year's event kicks off today, July 7.

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Two-Time Tony Winner Michael Cerveris
by Theater People Podcast - July 6, 2015


On Monday, June 6th the Theater People Podcast welcomes two-time Tony winner Michael Cerveris. The star of stage and screen won his second Tony Award last month for his turn as Bruce Bechdel in FUN HOME. Cerveris shares stories of his over two-year journey with the show, which won this year's Tony for Best New Musical. He discusses his decision not to read the graphic memoir on which the show is based, and his experience of visiting the real life Bechdel home where most of the show takes place. 

Samuel French, Inc. to Represent Tony-Winning Musical FUN HOME
by Tyler Peterson - June 29, 2015


BroadwayWorld has learned that Samuel French, the world's premier theatrical publishing and licensing company, has landed the performance rights of the ground-breaking hit musical Fun Home, winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, Fun Home features music by Jeanine Tesori with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, the first all-female writing team to win the Tony for musical score.

VIDEO: Beth Malone Speaks on Marriage Equality After FUN HOME Performance
by Sally Henry Fuller - June 27, 2015


The FUN HOME cast commemorated the event with a special speech from Beth Malone following Friday night's performance. Check out the whole thing below!

Josh Groban Exclaims 'Bravo!' & Visits Michael Cerveris Backstage At FUN HOME
by Pat Cerasaro - June 26, 2015


Josh Groban Visits Michael Cerveris Backstage At FUN HOME

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage- FUN HOME!
by Ken Fallin - June 26, 2015


Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld announced a new partnership with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Fallin previously drew for BroadwayWorld and our readers have long wanted his return, so it is with great pleasure that we welcome him back! Be sure to check back week for more of Ken's exclusive art. Below, check out his illustration of Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn, Sydney Lucas, Emily Skeggs, and Beth Malone in Fun Home!

Brand New '5 Things' Tony-Themed Video Promo For FUN HOME
by Pat Cerasaro - June 23, 2015


A brand new video promo for this year's Best Musical!

FUN HOME Broadway Cast Recording Reclaims Top Spot on Billboard Chart
by Tyler Peterson - June 19, 2015


In its first full week of sales following the Tony Awards, PS Classics' updated recording of Fun Home, the 2015 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, doubled the previous weeks' figures

Bryan Cranston Visits Michael Cerveris Backstage At FUN HOME
by Pat Cerasaro - June 17, 2015


Two major award winners and famous bad dads backstage at this year's Best Musical!

Lisa Kron Talks FUN HOME Book Versus Musical & More
by Pat Cerasaro - June 15, 2015


Behind the scenes of this year's Best Musical!

New Animated Tony-Themed Video Promo For FUN HOME
by Pat Cerasaro - June 11, 2015


A new video promo for this year's Best Musical!

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 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 and 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 at the Drama League Awards for Michael Cerveris and Judy Kuhn. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, Sydney Lucas and Emily Skeggs received Theatre World Awards for their performances in Fun Home.
What awards has Fun Home won?
Fun Home has won several awards including the Distinguished Performance Award at 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 at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, Sydney Lucas and Emily Skeggs were honored with Theatre World Awards for their performances in Fun Home.

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