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Fun Home 2013

Run Time:
90 minutes
Opened: October 22, 2013
Closing: January 12, 2014

Fun Home - 2013 Off-Broadway History , Info & More


Public Theater [Newman Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

From four-time Tony Award-nominated composer Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change) and Tony-nominee Lisa Kron (In The Wake, Well) comes a fresh, daring new musical based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family's Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father's hidden desires. Directed by Sam Gold, FUN HOME is a groundbreaking, world-premiere musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.


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13 in 30: Video Highlights from 2013- FUN HOME
by Nicole Rosky - December 24, 2013


2014 is upon us, which means that it's time to look back on all of the highs and lows that this past theatre season has brought. BroadwayWorld is wrapping up the year by tributing our favorite moments of 2013, and in this series, we're highlighting 13 of our favorite musical moments on stage in just 30 seconds. Below, check out a 30 second clip from one of our favorite musicals of the year- Fun Home.

Review Roundup: Public Theater's FUN HOME
by Nicole Rosky - October 23, 2013


Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Coverage: Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn & More Celebrate Opening Night of Public Theater's FUN HOME
by Jennifer Broski - October 23, 2013


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) presents the world premiere of Fun Home, directed by Sam Gold. Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, and based on Alison Bechdel book, Fun Home will run through Sunday, November 17. The show opened last night, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the celebration below!

Review: Kron and Tesori's FUN HOME a Thrilling and Brave New Musical
by Michael Dale - October 23, 2013


Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori's adaptation of Alison Bechdel's graphic novel demands to be seen by anyone who takes musical theatre seriously.

TV: Watch Highlights of Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn & More in Public Theater's FUN HOME
by Nicole Rosky - October 22, 2013


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) presents the world premiere of Fun Home, directed by Sam Gold. Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, and based onAlison Bechdel book, Fun Home will run through Sunday, November 3, with an official press opening on tonight, October 22. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn & More in Public Theater's FUN HOME
by Nicole Rosky - October 8, 2013


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) presents the world premiere of Fun Home, directed bySam Gold. Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics byLisa Kron, and based onAlison Bechdel book, Fun Home will run through Sunday, November 3, with an official press opening on Tuesday, October 22. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Interview: No Place Like FUN HOME For Judy Kuhn
by Naomi Serviss - October 1, 2013


Judy Kuhn, Tony nominee and award-winning singer and actress, plays the wife of a closeted gay man in a production based on Alison Bechdel's gripping graphic novel about her unconventional family.

Michael Cerveris & Judy Kuhn-Led FUN HOME Begins Performances at The Public Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - September 30, 2013


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin performances for the world premiere of FUN HOME on tonight, September 30, directed by Sam Gold. Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics byLisa Kron, and based on Alison Bechdel book, FUN HOME will run through Sunday, November 3, with an official press opening on Tuesday, October 22.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Public Theater's FUN HOME
by Nicole Rosky - September 18, 2013


Directed by Sam Gold, with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, and based on the novel by Alison Bechdel, FUN HOME runs at The PublicSeptember 30 through November 3, with an official press opening on Tuesday, October 22. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal 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 - 2013 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Best New Musical 0
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Lisa Kron
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Sam Gold
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sydney Lucas
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Lisa Kron
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Jeanine Tesori
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Fun Home
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations John Clancy
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Kai Harada
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Michael Cerveris
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Sydney Lucas
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Fun Home
2014 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical 0
2014 Obie Awards Musical Theater Lisa Kron, Jeanine Tesori, Sam Gold
2014 Obie Awards Performance Sydney Lucas
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Michael Cerveris
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway of Off-Broadway) Fun Home
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Sam Gold
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sydney Lucas
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kuhn
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Fun Home
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Fun Home
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Danny Mefford
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Director Sam Gold
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Noah Hinsdale
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kuhn
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical Michael Cerveris
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Sydney Lucas
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Alexandra Socha
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Ben Stanton
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Musical 0
2014 The Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize for Drama Lisa Kron
2014 The Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize for Drama Jeanine Tesori

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