Fun Home
The Tony-winning modern Broadway classic
Fun Home
Easily the best theatre score in a decade.
The Hollywood Reporter
Fun Home
The Tony-winning modern Broadway classic
Why see Fun Home?
Winner of Five Tony Awards
Based on the graphic novel by Allison Bechdel, Fun Home is an emotionally adept drama that stands as one of great achievements of modern Broadway. The winner of five Tony awards, this formally daring musical collects together a patchwork of memories and scenes exploring Allsion Bechdel's complicated relationship with her closeted father Bruce over three different time periods. A wonderful Seventies-inspired score from Jeanine Tesori soundtracks this portrait of the modern American family.
Fun Home debuted on Broadway in 2015, and proved an instant hit with critics and audiences alike, eventually winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. This Victory Garden Theater production is directed by Gary Griffin (The Color Purple).
Key Information
Audience
Recommended for ages 13 and over
Dates
Finished Nov 12, 2017
Cast
McKinley Carter as Helen Bechdel
Preetish Chakraborty as John Bechdel
Danielle Davis as Joan
Leo Gonzalez as Christian Bechdel
Sage Elliott Harper as Small Alison
Stella Rose Hoyt as Small Alison
Rob Lindley as Bruce Bechdel
Joe Lino as Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy
Danni Smith as Alison
Hannah Starr as Medium Alison
Creative
Lyrics and Book by Lisa Kron
Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel
Music by Jeanine Tresori
Directed by Gary Griffin
Reviews
Customer reviews
Cynthia Freedman
Fantastic!!!
I see every show that comes to Boston, and many in NY and even in obscure, suburban
theatres. This was, by far, one of the best shows I've seen in years. The casting is
PERFECT! The child actors were amazing--especially young Allison. The dialogue was
witty and intelligent. The sentiment, touching. The subject matter, timely. I just loved it! I
will see it again while it's in town. ... Read more
Irene Casali
AMAZING!!!!
I am from NY; moved to LA years ago. Seen many plays in my
day; but this one blew me away. I was apprehensive to see it
with my 11 y/o God-daughter; but proud to say we both loved it
immensely. I am 51 y/o. This play was so touching, so heartfelt,
so moving, so real. Yesterday (at the 1pm show), I stood up and
cheered at the end; entire audience gave it a standing ovation.
Thank you for such a brave, poignant story of true life and self-
realization! Very poweful story told with humor and heart. God
bless you all for putting on a masterpiece production :) I highly
recommend this show to everyone who enjoys genuine stories
told with great heart and enthusiasm!!! *****10 stars***** ... Read more
Amazing!!!
I've been a fan of Alison Bechdel for years, and read Fun Home when it first
came out. I also insisted that our local library, in a small town near
Hendersonville, NC, purchase a copy. When I heard there would be a
Broadway production of the difficult family issues Bechdel had written
about, I was surprised. It seemed too good to be true that the Peace
Center was staging a production of this musical in Greenville, SC. As it
turned out, this production exceeded my wildest expectations. The cast
was incredible, from Carly Gold making her professional debut as small
Alison to Kate Shindle as Alison and Robert Petkoff as her father Bruce.
Everyone on the stage sang, danced, and acted with verve and aplomb.
Musicians added live backing to the songs, whether actors were dancing,
singing, or both. The sets and lighting were phenomenal. There were
people of all ages at Saturday's matinee, and few of them left early. Thanks
for a great production - wish there were 10 stars available! ... Read more
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