Fun Home to Open at Circle in the Square on April 22nd — Page 5

#101

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

Posted: 8/10/14 at 11:16am

Dreaming:

I could get on board with the sequence you just mentioned. In any event, I think it is a show that would really benefit from a strategic medley number at the Tonys.

#102

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

Posted: 8/10/14 at 12:15pm

Really glad this is getting a transfer, I finally caught up with the world and heard the cast recording yesterday. It's such a tenderly told story - the discoveries, the revelations, the epiphanies (I definitely had a couple "Ring of Keys" moments when I was a kid). I wish I didn't live on the other side of the country, I'd love to see this.

#103

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

Posted: 8/10/14 at 1:36pm

I, too, grabbed the cd. I don't often do that before I see a show, but I was so curious about all the love this thread inspired. After listeing to it just once, I'm really sold and looking forward to it even more. I also grabbed the graphic novel
(about 1/2 done) and am really moved by the honesty with which it is written. I really hope the musical can capture this. (Which it seems to!)

I'm taking my HS group to NY while this is in previews....what say ye' about appropriateness and enjoyment level? (We are a pretty open-minded and accepting group. They are pretty sophisticated as far as material goes.)

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#104

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

Posted: 8/10/14 at 2:55pm

As long as you don't have parents concerned about the gay stuff, you should be fine. It's really just her journey to figuring out who she is, and the effect it has on her family. Definitely lots to discuss afterward...

#105

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

Posted: 8/10/14 at 2:56pm

If they're an open minded and sophisticated group, I think FUN HOME would be perfect. Apart from some sexual references and mild language, there's nothing inappropriate about it. In movie terms, it's a solid PG-13 and I'm sure your students have seen more explicit content on cable any night of the week. Plus they'd probably appreciate seeing a new show that should have lots of buzz leading up to the Tonys.

#106

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

Posted: 8/10/14 at 4:30pm

That's pretty much what I thought, given what I know. Thanks for the feedback.

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#107

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

Posted: 8/10/14 at 5:02pm

dramamama-Could you get permission for them to read the book? That might be a good idea. (And it's a great read.)

#108

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

Posted: 10/17/14 at 11:34am

So out of the loop down here, so if I come to NY once a year in May this one should be circled. Sounds like most of you guys liked it a lot.

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Stephanatic

#109

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

Posted: 10/17/14 at 1:44pm

Yes, see it.

#110

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

Posted: 10/17/14 at 2:04pm

It's a must see!

#111

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

Posted: 10/23/14 at 2:13pm

The you tube of the girl singing "Ring of Keys" is amazing. Do the rest of the songs live up to that?

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Stephanatic

#112

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

Posted: 10/23/14 at 2:23pm

Yes, the soundtrack is incredible. My favorites are "Telephone Wire" and the finale. Buy the soundtrack! See the show! :)

#113

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

Posted: 10/23/14 at 2:24pm

Oh yeah. They sure do. You haven't listened to the Original Cast Recording? (You should! It's amazing.)

#114

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

Posted: 10/23/14 at 2:51pm

This is a must now, thank you guys.

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Stephanatic

#115

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

Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:02pm

Thanks legends love the CD and will continue to enjoy it. But please don't make me read the book, why did Dad kill himself?

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Stephanatic

#116

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

Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:05pm

South Florida-READ THE BOOK!!! It's amazing I promise.

#117

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

Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:09pm

You people, making me think.

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Stephanatic

#118

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

Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:49pm

Pm to you, South.

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#119

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

Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:08pm

You definitely don't need to read the graphic novel, you can just wait to see it!

#120

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

Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:17am

It's definitely worth reading the novel because it's a perfect object on its own. And because you'll say, "I don't really know how THIS can be musicalized," when you finish. THEN you will really respect the skill that brings it to the stage.

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#121

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

Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:25am

I totally agree that its perfect on its own, but I don't think you need to read it to enjoy the show. I saw the show without reading it first, loved it, then went out the next day and bought the book.

#122

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

Posted: 10/27/14 at 10:23am

I just think that reading the book is a worthwhile way of introducing yourself to the material. The music is gorgeous and I think stands beautifully on its own, but to understand where the writers were coming from, it helps to look at the source material (and it's a great read).

#123

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

Posted: 10/27/14 at 11:22am

Its been wonderful watching over 52 years how we've grown as far as sexuality is concerned. I wish we had not regressed so much regarding gun violence. I might be guessing wrong here and it may be pointless, but it seems that the Dad is of a different era, when I ask why did he commit suicide, one of the answers could be he is from a different culture.

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Stephanatic

#124

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

Posted: 10/27/14 at 11:33am

South Florida-it's a complicated story...the book really is amazing and a very good read. I still encourage people to read it, although the musical is its own beautiful animal, the book is very worthy of attention.

#125

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

Posted: 10/27/14 at 12:25pm

I suspect I'll be getting it for Christmas, thanks Dreaming.

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Stephanatic