VIDEO: New York City's Youth Pride Chorus Records FUN HOME's 'Ring Of Keys'
By: Michael Dale Jan. 22, 2016
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In the very wide and varied history of Broadway musicals, it's a safe bet that there has never been a song approaching the same subject matter at Fun Home's "Ring of Keys."
Composer Janine Tesori's tender waltz cradles Lisa Kron's lyric where a young girl who is just beginning to understand her sexual identity sees, for the first time, a woman that she can identify as a model for herself, and suddenly she understands that she is not alone in the world.
Role models are important, especially for young people who find themselves targeted by someone else's bigotry, which is one reason why Fun Home has excited those in and beyond the theatre community.
New York City's Youth Pride Chorus is on a mission to harness the power of the performing arts to galvanize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight young people ages 13-22 as agents of change, so including "Ring of Keys" in their repertoire is a natural.
The video shows highlights of the chorus' "Ring of Keys" recording session and memorable moments from their visit to see FUN HOME and perform for the Broadway cast.
YPC refuses homophobia, bullying, and all forms of hate by boldly asserting the joy, diversity, strength, and pride of today's youth. Singers discover their own power by empowering others in schools, online and for the general public through electrifying performances of the highest caliber.
Based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home features music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and direction by Sam Gold, whose work on this production earned them Tony Awards for Best Score, Best Book and Best Direction.
The cast of Fun Home includes two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris, four-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn, 2015 Tony Award nominee Beth Malone, 2015 Tony Award nominee Emily Skeggs,Gabriella Pizzolo, Roberta Colindrez, Zell Steele Morrow, Joel Perez and Oscar Williams, along with Alessandra Baldacchino, Lauren Patten, Presley Ryan, 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. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, 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).
Ticket prices for Fun Home range from $75 - $160 and are available for purchase via Telecharge.com, by calling 212-239-6200, or in person at the Circle in the Square Theatre box office.Fun Home plays the following schedule: Tuesday - Thursday at 7:00 PM, Friday - Saturday at 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 PM, and Sunday at 3:00 PM.
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