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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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ON RECORD: Joel Perez's Five Favorite Cast Albums- 'This Show Really Spoke to My Soul'
by On Record - June 2, 2015


In this week's edition, we hear from Joel Perez, who is currently starring as 'Roy/Pete/Bobby Jeremy' in Fun Home- playing at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Read on to find out his top five picks!

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Sam Gold
by Walter McBride - June 2, 2015


Just weeks ago, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Sam Gold, Best Direction of a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori
by Walter McBride - June 3, 2015


Just weeks ago, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, Best Score and Best Book nominees for Fun Home.

STAGE TUBE: Judy Kuhn & Jeanine Tesori Celebrate POCAHONTAS with Performance of 'Colors of the Wind'
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015


FUN HOME's Judy Kuhn and Jeanine Tesori recently partnered for a new performance video of 'Colors of the Wind' from Disney's POCAHONTUAS (which Kuhn lent her singing voice to,) in order celebrate the film's 20th anniversary. Check out the video featuring a few new takes on the song below!

VIDEO: Watch Michael Cerveris & Cast of FUN HOME Appear on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2015


The cast of Broadway's Tony-nominated musical FUN HOME stopped by The View on ABC

TV: Come to the FUN HOME at Stars in the Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2015


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Darren Criss, Broadway's best turned out for the annual performance - including some of the pint-sized cast of Fun Home, who performed 'Come to the Fun Home'- check it out below!

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Emily Skeggs
by Walter McBride - May 27, 2015


Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Emily Skeggs, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical nominee for Fuun Home.

Broadway's FUN HOME Now on Sale Through January 3
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015


Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman are pleased to announce that tickets for Fun Home, the Award-winning American musical based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel of the same name, are now on sale through January 3, 2016.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Sam Gold- 'This Is a Beautiful Thing'
by Nicole Rosky - June 6, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Sam Gold, Best Director of a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Emily Skeggs- 'I Feel Like We Already Won!'
by Nicole Rosky - June 5, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Emily Skeggs, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron- 'We Never Thought We'd Even Finish It!'
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, Best Score and Best Book nominees for Fun Home.

Theater People Podcast Welcomes FUN HOME Composer Jeanine Tesori
by Theater People Podcast - May 24, 2015


On Monday, May 25th the Theater People Podcast welcomes Tony-nominated composer Jeanine Tesori. In the interview, she talks of the five-year journey that she took alongside lyricist and book writer Lisa Kron adapting Alison Bechdel's celebrated graphic memior. After a ground breaking Off-Broadway run, the musical is now Tony-nominated and playing at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theater. Tesori and Kron have been nominated together for this year's Best Original Score award; should they win, the pair would become the first all-female writing team in Tony history to take home that the prize.

Photo Coverage: FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori Becomes First Female Composer to Receive Star on Playwright's Sidewalk
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 21, 2015


Today, May 21, 2015, FUN HOME composer and four-time Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori became the first female composer to ever receive a star on the famed Playwright's Sidewalk outside the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the celebration below!

Mystery Woman Revealed! Meet the Real 'Joan' of FUN HOME
by 30 Days of NYMF 2012 - May 20, 2015


In the 12-time Tony nominated musical Fun Home, a college-age Allison, played onstage by Emily Skeggs, sings 'Changing My Major'- a song about her new romance with 'Joan.' Based on the graphic memoir of the same name by Allison Bechdel, the musical is based on her youth, and 'Joan' indeed was a real part of her time at Oberlin College.

The Bechdels Will Hit the Road! Tony Nominated Director Sam Gold to Restage FUN HOME for National Tour
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2015


Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman have announced that the coast-to-coast North American Tour of Fun Home, the twelve-time Tony Award nominated American musical based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel of the same name, will begin in the 2016 - 2017 Season.

Updated FUN HOME Cast Recording Hits Stores Today
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015


Fun Home, the Award-winning new musical, has released an updated and expanded Broadway version of the cast recording today on PS Classics.

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Beth Malone
by Walter McBride - May 19, 2015


Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Beth Malone, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee for Fun Home.

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
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2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Fun Home
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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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