2 shows in 1 night? (Fun Home & Hedwig)

[Overkill]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 2:00am

I'm debating on attempting this... Catch Fun Home on a Friday night, it starts at 8, and supposedly runs an hour and a half with no intermission. So, that would put me getting out at 9:30, and Hedwig starts at 10. Of course, this is considering there are no late starts at the Fun Home... Thoughts? Can it be done, or is it too close of a call?

[atuomala]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 2:06am

If you don't get out of Fun Home five minutes past 9:30pm, you should be fine. Because of the atmosphere of Hedwig, it's not a big deal if you happen to get there a little late.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 2:35am

RUNNING TIME

1 hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission
Show begins promptly at curtain time. No late seating.

Cutting it close but yea walk fast you can do it ~ as you probably will get  there right @10 Hedwig starts around 10:05ish

Fun Home's on 50th St. Bway & 8th Circle in the Square

from here  > 6th Avenue and go south down to 

Hedwig's on 44 St. Belasco closer to 6th

Updated On: 4/3/15 at 02:35 AM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 2:36am

Fun Home runs 1:40....at least that's what the usher keeps repeating as you go downstairs.  It also, like most b'way shows, does not start at 8. 

 

By the time you get out of the theater,  you will have about 10 minutes to get to Hedwig.  It can be done.

[Overkill]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 2:58am

Thanks guys! Sounds like a close call for sure, but it'll be worth it. :) 

 

A biiit off-topicish - whats the best section to sit in for FUN HOME. I'm so indecisive with circle in the square seating...

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 6:32am

There is lots of talk about this on the Fun Home preview board.

[BroadwayFan1231]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 11:22am

When I saw Fun Home the other night we started 8-10 minutes late. I'd stray away from attempting these 2 if you're going to see FH in previews. When the show's actually open, it's more likely they'll start close to the curtain time. 

[AC126748]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 11:30am

Last Saturday's 8PM performance of FUN HOME didn't get out until 9:45 or so, just for context. Not to advocate tardiness, but HEDWIG never starts on time, though.

[bdn223]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 3:49pm

If i were looking at do a 2 show night with Hedwig, Fun Home would most certainly not be my first choice. Both shows are very intellectual/thought provoking. Thus seeing them back to back will not give you enough time to process what you just saw, and will likley ruin your experience with both shows. 

In my opinion if I were trying to do a two-musical night I would see it get a drink and see It Shoulda Been You,which will loosen you up enough to experience Hedwig.

[Falling]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 3:53pm

Sorry to disagree, bdn. I think both are great choices and I see no reason they can't do both so long as they can scoot over to 6th Ave. (I actually think seeing them together is kind of neat.)

[followspot]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 4:00pm

Take Robbie2's directions seriously.  Spare yourself the agony of weaving your way down through busy Times Square.  From Circle in the Square on 50th, go east all the way to 6th Ave (aka Avenue of the Americas), and then down to 44th.  Belasco is on the corner (more or less) of 6th and 44th.  Exiting from Circle in the Square is quick and easy.  You'll be fine.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 4:11pm

Oh good lord.  I saw The Visit and FH on the same day (granted, with more time between) and I absorbed them both just fine.   

[Esther]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 4:44pm

Belasco's on 44th, not 45th

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 5:08pm

I was at Fun Home a few nights ago and we ended at 9:50. Add another 5 minutes at least to get out of the theater..so be prepared to HUSTLE...Hopefully Hedwig will start a bit late.

[Glittergrrl]

Posted: 4/2/15 at 9:10pm

It is a hike!  I saw Lady Day at Circle in the Square the first time I saw Hedwig.  Actually, it was the very first preview at the Belasco.  I digress... We weren't in a rush.  We saw the matinee and weren't seeing Hedwig till the evening, but I remember thinking, we would have to sprint if we were seeing them closer together.  If you're in good shape, go for it!

[rob136]

Posted: 4/10/15 at 1:39pm

Could someone who's been to Fun Home in the past few days provide an update on the running time? I'm considering making this same trek (Fun Home to Hedwig), and I want to make sure the show hasn't run longer than 1 hour, 40 minutes recently before I buy my tickets.

[mariel9]

Posted: 4/10/15 at 2:13pm

Beth Malone (Big Alison) was at the April 4, 10pm show of Hedwig, slid into her seat just as the show started. So it's certainly possible.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 4/10/15 at 4:16pm

It is possible, bit risky.

the show is, indeed, 1:40. It took me nearly ten minutes to get to the street from my seat in the 400 section.

Also worth noting the cast has access to other exits from the theatre that let them bypass the stage door and foot traffic leaving Circle and depositing them almost directly a block away, so not the best way to gauge. 

[rob136]

Posted: 4/11/15 at 2:51am

I'm going to risk it. I know Hedwig always starts ~5 minutes late, so as long as Fun Home isn't extremely late in getting out, I should have time to get to the Belasco. I purposefully booked a seat somewhat near the aisle so that I can get out quickly. I'll just have to be somewhat heartless in getting to the exit after curtain call.

I also noticed they have a policy where all bags are checked, so I'll need to stuff my bus tickets in a shirt pocket or something that day or something instead of bringing a bag. The extra 5 minutes to pick up a checked bag would make me late for sure.

It's worth it to see JCM, though.

[afaye11]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 1:58am

I did this tonight (successfully)...definitely possible, but you have to walk fast! Fun Home curtain call started at 9:48, and I had my foot on the pavement at 9:51, walked down 50th to 6th, then walked down 6th to 44th. Got to the Belasco at 9:58 (7 minute power walk) and got to my seat about a minute later. The show started at about 10:03.

So, there really isn't much time to mess around, and you have to make sure you walk fast, but it's certainly doable (and totally worth it!!)

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 2:00am

^ :) I was @ FUN HOME tonight as well!

[bluetuna]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 2:53am

^So was I! :)

[Overkill]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 12:42pm

Glad to hear it went well for you, afaye11! I bought my tickets to both shows, so I'm all set. Hopefully it all works out. I'm so excited!!

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 3:13pm

If Beth Malone did it, anyone can! (That's so cool!) She probably had to change out of her costume and grab her things as well, so good for her!

[Jane2]

Posted: 4/12/15 at 3:27pm

Just to mention that Hedwig isn't really a show where it's no big deal to miss the very beginning!