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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Alessandra Baldacchino showcased her versatility in the past as the understudy for Small Alison, Christian, and John in the Broadway production of Fun Home. more...
Michael Cerveris, who originated the role of Bruce Bechdel in Fun Home at the Public Theater, not only won the 2015 Tony Award and the 2014 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actor for his performance but also boasts an illustrious career with multiple Tony wins and nominations for roles in Assassins, Evita, LoveMusik, Sweeney Todd, and The Who's Tommy. more...
Roberta Colindrez, a versatile New York City-based actor and writer, is known for her compelling performances in "Fun Home" both on Broadway and at the Public Theater, as well as her work in the Sundance Theater Lab. more...
Judy Kuhn, who earned a Tony nomination for her role in "Fun Home," has an illustrious career with notable performances on Broadway and the West End, including "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Les Miserables." more...
Sydney Lucas made a remarkable Broadway debut in 2015 as Small Alison in Fun Home, a performance that garnered her a Tony nomination and a Theatre World Award. more...
Beth Malone, who earned a Tony Award and Grammy nomination for her transformative portrayal of "Alison" in Fun Home, has a diverse career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and television. more...
Zell Steele Morrow was a member of the original company of the Tony Award-winning musical *Fun Home* on Broadway. more...
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Lauren Patten, who previously graced the Broadway stage in Fun Home, is best known for originating the role of Jo in both the American Repertory Theatre’s and Broadway productions of Jagged Little Pill. more...
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Presley Ryan, who graced the Broadway stage in both BEETLEJUICE and FUN HOME, has also showcased her talent in regional productions like BEACHES and HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, and on TV in ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and DIFFICULT PEOPLE. more...
Emily Skeggs, a New York native, made her Broadway debut in the past with "Fun Home," having previously performed in the show's Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater. more...
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Marrick Smith, who made his Broadway debut in the five-time Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home in 2015, is currently captivating audiences as Connor Murphy on the First National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen. more...
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Jim Stanek, who graced the Broadway stage in Fun Home, has an extensive theater resume including roles in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder and Little Women, as well as television appearances on "Blue Bloods" and "Mr. Robot." more...
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Oscar Williams, an 11-year-old from Vermont and the eldest of five brothers, made his Broadway debut in "Fun Home," bringing a wealth of experience from regional productions such as "Oliver" and "Secret Garden." more...
Awards and Nominations
2015 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Michael Cerveris was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Judy Kuhn was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Sydney Lucas was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Emily Skeggs was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Beth Malone was nominated but did not win.
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