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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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NYMF Welcomes Tony-Winning FUN HOME Composer Jeanine Tesori as 2015 Honorary Chair
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2015


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home) as the NYMF 2015 Honorary Chair.

VIDEO: Composer Jeanine Tesori Gives Thanks for Tony Wins at FUN HOME Curtain Call
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2015


Last night, the cast of FUN HOME took their curtain call for the first time since winning five Tony Awards, including BEST MUSICAL.

TV Exclusive: FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris on His Tony Win- 'You THink You Can Prepare Yourself for this, But You Can't!'
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2015


FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical last night. Below, watch as he tries to describe what his second Tony means to him!

TV Exclusive: Sam Gold on Taking Home a Tony for FUN HOME!
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2015


Sam Gold has won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for FUN HOME. Check out what he had to say about his win after he stepped off the Radio City stage below!

VIDEO: Michael Cerveris & Cast of FUN HOME Perform on TONYS
by Caryn Robbins - June 8, 2015


Sydney Lucas, Michael Cerveris and Beth Malone from 'Fun Home,' were among the performances on last night's show. Watch the appearance below!

Photo Coverage: Broadway Partytime- Inside FUN HOME's Tonys After Party!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - June 8, 2015


THE 69TH ANNUAL TONY? AWARDS, aired live from Radio City Music Hall, last night Sunday, June 7 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The fun didn't stop after the cermony though, as most of Broadway continued the celebration long into the night. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the Fun Home party, winner of Best Musical, below!

TV: FUN HOME's Lisa Kron & Jeanine Tesori on Their Tony Win - 'Girls Need to See It to Be It'
by BroadwayWorld TV - June 8, 2015


Yesterday, FUN HOME's Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Original Score of a Musical, as well as Best Book (for Kron). BroadwayWorld caught up with the pair in the winners' room right after their speech - click below to hear what they had to say about their triumph going global! 

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris' Best Leading Actor Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - June 8, 2015


FUN HOME's Michael Cerveris took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical tonight, and you can watch his full acceptance speech below!

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME's Sam Gold Gives Best Director Tonys Speech
by Stage Tube - June 8, 2015


FUN HOME helmer Sam Gold just received the 2015 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, and you can click below to hear his full acceptance speech!

FUN HOME Producers on Possible Film Adaptation: 'There's Definitely Been Interest'
by Tyler Peterson - June 7, 2015


Following FUN HOME's Best Musical win tonight at the 69th Annual Tony Awards, the producers of the night's big hit spoke with the press backstage - and hinted at a long-life for the musical post-Broadway.

Joel Grey Says FUN HOME 'Strikes a Uniquely Personal Chord'
by Sally Henry Fuller - June 6, 2015


Joel Grey recently shared his admiration for FUN HOME the musical via a Huffington Post article, revealing that it deeply hits home for him.

STAGE TUBE: Michael Cerveris Sings Full Version of 'Pony Girl' from FUN HOME
by Stage Tube - June 4, 2015


People just debuted a video of Tony nominee Michael Cerveris performing 'Pony Girl', written by Jeanine Tesori for Broadway's Fun Home. Just a piece of the tune ended up in the show, but Cerveris sings the full song here. Click below to hear the stripped down melody!

VIDEO: CBS Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Broadway's FUN HOME!
by Caryn Robbins - June 4, 2015


CBS's Jamie Wax sat down with Bechdel and the stars of the show ahead of Sunday night's Tony Awards.

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with 2015 Tony Nominee Michael Cerveris!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 4, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured 2015 Tony nominee Michael Cerveris, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Watch below to find out how things are going at Fun Home, how he looks back on some of his past shows like Tommy, Titanic and Assassins, and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

Photo Coverage: FUN HOME's Judy Kuhn Receives Sardi's Caricature!
by Jennifer Broski - June 3, 2015


The beloved Broadway tradition continued yesterday as Sardi's (234 West 44th Street) added a caricature of four-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn to its walls, with an unveiling celebration hosted by Tony Award-winner and Fun Home co-star, Michael Cerveris. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos below! 

Fun Home History

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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