FUN HOME Will Close on September 10th — Page 4

Updated On: 6/22/16 at 01:42 PM

JerseyBoy25 said: "Really happy that I get to see this in two weeks. At least once before it closed. Cerveris is one of my favorite musical theatre actors.

I wonder though if maybe this lost appeal because of "The Show That Must Not Be Named" immediately taking up all the limelight right after Fun Home hit its stride. Fun Home received some of the strongest reviews for a new musical in years, called one of the most groundbreaking musicals to hit Broadway, wins the Tony Award for Best Musical. And then one month later "TSTMNBN" begins previews on Broadway, and no one pays any attention to the small groundbreaking musical in the round anymore. It almost seemed like Fun Home became old news rather quickly. It's hard to get people's attentions when they are inundated with articles about the next big musical 24/7.



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I don't think so. After all, two other musicals nominated in the 2015 Best Musical Category - An American In Paris and Something Rotten are still going strong. The difference between Fun Home and those 2 other shows is it commercial appeal, especially to the casual theatregoer and tourist crowd. So is it truly a surprise that Fun Home is closing sooner. no.

"(Still not sure why some users can't say the name of that show)."



Maybe they simply don't want to. And I can't say I blame them.

^ To be fair, I'm not sure it is anyone's place to determine who can add their own two cents. After Eight is reprehensible but he has every right to comment. Just ignore his post or add him to your Blocked list, if you're unable to show some self-control by scrolling past.

I doubt this means anything, but Michael Cerveris made a pretty lengthy and heartfelt Facebook post about the show's closing announcement yesterday and I commented asking him to come to the engagement of the show in LA so I could see him. I thought nothing of it as there was at least a hundred other comments on the post, but a little later I got a notification that he had "liked" my comment. I truly hope this means he's at least considering doing the tour or at least the LA run!

How different was Nicole? I already have tickets for next month, but did lotto a few times this week since she was on.

I'm planning on seeing the tour in Chicago, but I need at least one more viewing of the Broadway staging!

What do you mean by bigger? Like more of a set? I'm assuming it'll look pretty close to how it was at the Public.

LizzieCurry said: "How different was Nicole? I already have tickets for next month, but did lotto a few times this week since she was on.

I'm planning on seeing the tour in Chicago, but I need at least one more viewing of the Broadway staging!



I felt she was more detached, than Ms. Malone, as she moved around the stage, watching the proceedings. I don't ever recall forgetting that Ms. Malone was there, observing (and that works, wonderfully), but Ms. Van Giesen, sometimes blended into the scenery and became an observer, with the audience. It was probably not something noticeable if it was a first viewing, but it was very effective, for me.

For some reason, her Telephone Wire was even more memorable, but I have yet to put a finger on, exactly why. She has a lovely voice, btw.

Overall, I think it's a more subtle take on the role and just as effective and heartbreaking, when she shifts from observer to active participant.

If you see Ms. Van Giesen, I doubt you will be disappointed.

Call_me_jorge said: "Will the tour be bigger? Since its playing bigger houses?

i assume they kept the staging from the public for the tour."



Can someone describe what the set at the Public was like?

I am planning to go see Saturday's matinee this weekend, and I see that there are no discounted seats while having a lot of availability online. Even Today Tix is $160 for tickets at the matinee. Based on your experience, do I have a fair shot at winning the lottery, or if not, do I have a fair shot at getting a good seat the day of? Finally, I've seen the show twice already, and I have enjoyed the view greatly. Does anybody have a guess as to what the best section would be to see Bruce's suicide scene? I feel like I got a great view for Ring of Keys the first time, and then for Days and Days for the second show. I'd like to see the Telephone Line/Edge's of the World sequence at the best angle. Thank you in advance.

TKTS has had the show at 50% for same day tickets consistently.

While not the best viewpoint of the show in general (though not BAD, just not ideal I would say) the second time I saw the show it was from the 400s (behind the band) and Bruce's death was breathtaking. He has his back to you and the "headlights" shine so brightly from the opposite section that the intensity of them basically blacks out everything on and around the stage except Bruce's body. It really had me shaken.

I agree re: Edges of the World from the 400s. It's not a great section to sit for a first-timer, but I saw it the fourth time I saw the show from there, and it was excellent for a few scenes.