Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd- Page 12

[haterobics]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#275

Posted: 12/2/14 at 1:25am

Oh, btw, the logo is now a house...

and the website is live: http://funhomebroadway.com

And they prominently link to the existing Cast Album on the website, which I'll let others read into as much as they want...

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#276

Posted: 12/2/14 at 8:35am

I really didn't give this show much thought when it first opened, but given the reception it's gotten and the really unique story, I actually want to see it now. Ironically, I had just learned about the "Bechdel test" in a film history class and didn't make the connection until fairly recently...

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[billyelliotfan123]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#277

Posted: 12/2/14 at 11:47am

Do you think having it staged in the round will take away from what it was at the public?

[themysteriousgrowl]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#278

Posted: 12/2/14 at 12:20pm

No. That's crazy.

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[FindingNamo]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#279

Posted: 12/2/14 at 12:29pm

::Ironically, I had just learned about the "Bechdel test" in a film history class and didn't make the connection until fairly recently…::

Make sure they teach you what "ironically" means in one of your other classes.

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[haterobics]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#280

Posted: 12/2/14 at 1:11pm

^ Don'tcha think?

[Kad]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#281

Posted: 12/2/14 at 1:59pm

I don't think having it staged in a proscenium house greatly enhances the material.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#282

Posted: 12/2/14 at 2:13pm

My apologies for the misused word, gentleman.

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[CATSNYrevival]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#283

Posted: 12/3/14 at 3:01am

Isn't the "fun home" the title refers to a funeral home? Why does the logo look like a house?

[dramamama611]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#284

Posted: 12/3/14 at 4:24am

It's about a family, particularly the relationship between the father and daughter pictured. And don't most funeral homes LOOK like houses?

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[Sutton Ross]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#285

Posted: 12/3/14 at 8:44pm

The set is mostly the family's home. Fun Home can mean a whole lot of things, which it absolutely does in this show.



Updated On: 12/5/14 at 08:44 PM

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#286

Posted: 12/5/14 at 1:29pm

Very intrigued that they are doing this in the round. I wonder what motivated them to set the stage up like that. I’m sure they, obviously, know how they will adapt the staging, but I’m wondering, specifically, about two moments: First, one of my favorite moments was the big reveal of the house when Alison first brings Joan home and I wonder if there will be any way to replicate the awe that came with seeing the full space. Second is “Telephone Wire,” where I loved the stillness with Alison and Bruce just facing forward. The only way in which I can see them doing this without one side of the audience only seeing their backs the whole time is by having them on some sort of a turntable that is slowly spinning, but that seems like it could really take away from the number (for me).

Regardless, can’t wait to see this. Will be snatching up tickets for 2 nights when I visit NYC in June.

[macnyc]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#287

Posted: 12/5/14 at 4:30pm

It will be interesting to see the changes. Presumably the staging this time around will be just as brilliant as last time.

[dramamama611]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#288

Posted: 12/8/14 at 10:02am

Was Emily Skeggs the understudy to Medium Allison that took over the role when whats-her-face left?
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If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[neonlightsxo]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#289

Posted: 12/8/14 at 10:05am

^ Yes. Emily took over for Alexandra. She's excellent.

[perfectlymarvelous]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#290

Posted: 12/8/14 at 10:07am

SO excited that Sydney Lucas is transferring with the production!

[TimmyJ51]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#291

Posted: 12/8/14 at 11:00am

I didn't get the chance to see Socha as Medium Allison and wasn't overly impressed with Skeggs. I know Socha left abruptly, any insight as to why she left (or was dismissed) and isn't joining the production on Broadway?

[dramamama611]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#292

Posted: 12/8/14 at 11:04am

The only info is that she left for "personal reasons".

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#293

Posted: 12/8/14 at 4:28pm

Thrilled to see almost all of the cast back – especially Sydney Lucas. She was marvelous in the role and I can’t wait to see her in it again. And, although I didn’t see her in it, I remember hearing great things about Emily Skeggs, so I’m excited to see her in the role, as well.

Just bought front-row tickets for one of the performances I will be attending. So excited!

[Sutton Ross]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#294

Posted: 12/8/14 at 6:42pm

Im excited, even though I knew most of the cast was transferring (audtions only included the two brothers), but now it's official. I still don't know what the best seats are though.

[haterobics]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#295

Posted: 12/8/14 at 6:50pm

Before The River the other night, I was looking around thinking about Fun Home seating and, after my second time seeing in at the Public from much further back, it seemed like nearly any seat at Circle might be closer. And, based on the way they seem to be selling/holding for premium, it is probably similar to the River, where those seats in the rounded section, and off those front corners of the stage would be best.

[Sutton Ross]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#296

Posted: 12/8/14 at 9:19pm

Yeah, I saw Fun Home in the front row center at the Public and it was perfect. Not too close or anything. I guess I will do front row again.

Thanks, sweets.

[FindingNamo]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#297

Posted: 12/8/14 at 9:38pm

"that took over the role when whats-her-face left?"

Really?

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[South Florida]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#298

Posted: 12/9/14 at 2:29pm

Hate, Namo, Drama, I'm going in today, is opening night a bad idea?

Stephanatic

[haterobics]

Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd#299

Posted: 12/9/14 at 3:18pm

Not a bad idea... but tickets aren't on sale for that night.