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Teachout/WSJ Review#50
Posted: 10/27/13 at 1:11pmI wonder if people would have a problem with the minimal presence of Helen in the show if it were someone other than Judy Kuhn. People probably expect more from the character because she's a recognizable name. I've just started reading Fun Home but she doesn't seem to be a focus very much.
Chorus Member Joined: 5/20/13
Fun Home performance canceled#51
Posted: 10/27/13 at 1:26pmA friend of mine was at Fun Home Friday night and told me that Steven Spielberg was there in the audience with his family! But the really crazy part is that the show stopped 10 minutes in and then like 20 minutes later they announced the performance was canceled! Has anyone ever had experience with this in a major theatre? The cast must have gone nuts knowing that Spielberg was there and wouldn't get to see them/it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
Fun Home performance canceled#52
Posted: 10/27/13 at 2:07pm
@Clyde-I definitely get your point. However, I just re-read the book recently, and while not the focus of the story, I think she's a significant presence in the story. (Keep reading-she gets some important things to do in the book. I promise.) However, I do understand your questioning completely.
I didn't hear what happened Friday evening. It's strange no one has written about it until now.
Fun Home performance canceled#53
Posted: 10/27/13 at 3:08pmI was there Friday, and yup, the show was stopped and ultimately cancelled because one of the actresses couldn't continue. Not sure which one, other than it wasn't Beth Malone since she was onstage at the time of the stoppage.
Fun Home performance canceled#54
Posted: 10/27/13 at 3:10pmWhat are the chances of Fun Home extending through Thanksgiving? I'm dying to see this show, but won't be able to get to New York until then.
Fun Home performance canceled#55
Posted: 10/27/13 at 5:17pm
This is what I had been worried about with the apparent lack of understudies.
Although I would hate to have Spielberg get his hands on the property! Please, God, no!
Drowsy, I have no inside knowledge, but I think the chance of another extension is good because the Newman isn't booked until January, apparently.
Updated On: 10/27/13 at 05:17 PM
Fun Home performance canceled#56
Posted: 10/27/13 at 6:24pmShe's not, which is why I love Judy Kuhn for taking the role. She is in complete service to telling the story of Fun Home, and leaves the audience -- just like the Alison character -- wanting more from her.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
Fun Home performance canceled#57
Posted: 10/27/13 at 9:06pm
"After Eight seems to want three things especially from musical theatre. "
Darquekg,
All I want, really, are two things: Good music and a rewarding theatrical experience (ie, one that is not going to bore/depress us to death, insult our intelligence, irritate us, or turn our stomachs.)
Fun Home performance canceled#58
Posted: 10/28/13 at 2:06am@macNYC the show has to close by January 2nd due to Under The Radar festival using the space.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
Fun Home performance canceled#59
Posted: 10/28/13 at 8:12am
I thought they might try to keep it up for another few weeks (maybe through 12/15).
Does the festival itself start 1/2? (If so, I wonder if they have to vacate for rehearsal/load in? (I don't know what the process is for the festival or how rehearsed it is.)
Fun Home performance canceled#60
Posted: 10/28/13 at 10:45amThe turnover for UTR is pretty fast- often with two to three shows sharing any stage during a day. There isn't a TON of tech work, but no- Fun Home would absolutely have to vacate the space during the time.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
Fun Home performance canceled#61
Posted: 10/28/13 at 11:03amKad-How far ahead would they have to vacate? (I'm just curious about this process now that we're started on the topic.) I was guessing 12/15 as a new date might be enough time.
Fun Home performance canceled#62
Posted: 10/28/13 at 11:10amOh, they would most likely be able to run through 12/15. The tech process for UTR is very quick (it has to be) and most of the shows, by necessity, have fairly simple requirements. Typically that stuff doesn't happen until a few days before the festival starts.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
Fun Home performance canceled#63
Posted: 10/28/13 at 11:17amCool. Thanks, Kad. (I really don't know much about the Under the Radar Festival. I'm probably going to try to catch a piece or two, but didn't know how polished it was or what type of load-in/tech process was undertaken.)
Fun Home performance canceled#64
Posted: 10/28/13 at 12:15pmThe pieces themselves are all very polished- they just can't require substantial technical demands. I encourage everyone to see something at UTR, because it's unlikely you'll get to see such a diverse and international array of theatre (and unlike the fringe, it is curated and curated heavily- so no terrible vanity pieces or glorified school projects).
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
Fun Home performance canceled#65
Posted: 10/28/13 at 12:19pm
Kad-I fully intend to. I just didn't know much about it. Thanks!
So, to answer my question, if they were able to logistically extend Fun Home one more month, it would not interfere in any way with UTR? (Also-if they extend, would they have to hire understudies per Equity? I'm wondering why/how they don't have them now. Isn't this an Equity production? I thought it was.)
Fun Home performance canceled#66
Posted: 10/28/13 at 12:39pmYes, this is an equity production. Generally, nonprofit off-Broadway productions like this do not need understudies- the runs are limited. If something were to come up for any of the actors, the theaters usually have to hire someone immediately as a temporary takeover/replacement.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
Fun Home performance canceled#67
Posted: 10/28/13 at 12:40pmInteresting. Thanks, Kad. (It doesn't matter how long the run is, then?)
Fun Home performance canceled#68
Posted: 10/28/13 at 2:35pmFun Home extends until Dec. 1! Yay! Better than nothing. Congrats to the cast, creatives and crew!
Broadway Star Joined: 6/5/03
Fun Home performance canceled#70
Posted: 10/29/13 at 5:13pm
USA Today is a rave....
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/theater/2013/10/29/off-broadway-review-fun-home/3287611/
Fun Home performance canceled#71
Posted: 10/29/13 at 11:19pmDoes the Public have a stage door, or is it a wait around in the lobby kind of situation? I'm thrilled that the show got another extension, which means that I'll get to see it during my visit to NY on Thanksgiving weekend!!
Fun Home performance canceled#72
Posted: 10/30/13 at 12:52amYes, the direct route out of the building for artists is through the lobby.
Leading Actor Joined: 5/16/05
Fun Home performance canceled#73
Posted: 10/30/13 at 1:30am
"All I want, really, are two things: Good music and a rewarding theatrical experience (ie, one that is not going to bore/depress us to death, insult our intelligence, irritate us, or turn our stomachs."
Well, all I want, really, is a musical that has terrific music, intelligent lyrics, and a STORY. Fun Home worked on all of these levels, and don't take my word for it. Go see it. It's extended.
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