Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
StageStar2468
Chorus Member Joined: 7/18/12
#1Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:41am
A lot of people on this board have been crediting both of these shows for paving the way and opening doors for future musicals. I was wondering what you guys think people in the future will be saying about these shows, and if you think one will be more important or leave a more lasting impact.
#3Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:46am
Amazing Grace
....but the world goes 'round
#5Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:53am
Oh yes Tobias!
How could I forget that seminal piece of American theater?
....but the world goes 'round
#6Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:53am
Girls! Girls! You're both pretty!
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg."
-- Thomas Jefferson
#7Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:55am
Isn't that the new Sondheim show Brian?
....but the world goes 'round
Updated On: 7/14/15 at 10:55 AM
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#9Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:59am
James Bond the Musical
"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah
Liza's Headband
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#10Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:01am
Starlight Express. I'll never forget the immersive roller skate rink. Important. Very, very important.
#11Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:02am
Watch it, taz! I don't want to see any disparaging remarks about The Blonde in the Thunderbird around here.
I'd like to see you expose your suitcase of lies on a Broadway stage!
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#13Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:14am
I meant no offense Whizzer.
Ms. Somers' suitcase of lies was a remarkable Broadway moment.
....but the world goes 'round
StageStar2468
Chorus Member Joined: 7/18/12
#14Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:20am
Guys, lets not forget School of Rock!
jessejaehoon
Chorus Member Joined: 11/16/12
Liza's Headband
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#16Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:35am
Guys, lets not forget School of Rock!
You're mocking your own thread..?
#17Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:38am
Guys, it's obviously Carrie. The original one from the 80s, not the revised version.
In all seriousness, can we just say that they're both important? There's no need to compare two radically different shows...
Updated On: 7/14/15 at 11:38 AM
StageStar2468
Chorus Member Joined: 7/18/12
#18Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:39am
"Guys, lets not forget School of Rock!
You're mocking your own thread..?"
Eh. Its going to be mocked regardless. I thought there would be some serious discussion, but this is fine, too. Might as well join in the fun.
Updated On: 7/14/15 at 11:39 AM
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#20Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:41am
Sharknado is going to blow these all away.
Braniff Forever
Featured Actor Joined: 6/27/15
#21Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:51am
Since Hamilton will get best musical next year, I guess I'm wondering what will get best play? It's no fun knowing all the Tony winners so far in advance, lol
#22Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:09pm
All musicals are equally important.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#23Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:10pm
When Suzanne came out with an ACTUAL SUITCASE and carried it around with her it was clear this would be a level of brilliance rarely achieved in the theater.
Her mash up of Take Back Your Mink with a terrifying monologue about how her abusive father shredded her prom dress (which she stitched back together in time for the dance!) was another moment seldom rivaled.
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#24Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:28pm
In all seriousness, can we just say that they're both important? There's no need to compare two radically different shows..."
This is what I believe as well. They are both significant pieces in terms of expanding the form. They do so in their own way however.
Comparing these two specific shows to each other seems limited to me. I think there is a larger discussion to be had as to their influence on musical theater in general though.
StageStar, thanks for getting my humor and taking it in the spirit which it was meant.
You're a sweetheart. 
....but the world goes 'round
#25Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:33pm
Baloney!
Everyone knows CATS is more important than any other musical before or since!
CATS: Now and Forever!
#26Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:43pm
The one I like more.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
StageStar2468
Chorus Member Joined: 7/18/12
#27Hamilton or Fun Home? Which is more important?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 1:14pm
"
In all seriousness, can we just say that they're both important? There's no need to compare two radically different shows..."
This is what I believe as well. They are both significant pieces inboard of expanding the form. They do so in their own way however.
Comparing these two specific shows to each other seems limited to me. I think there is a larger discussion to be had as to their influence on musical theater in general though.
StageStar, thanks for getting my humor and taking it in the spirit which it was meant.
You're a sweetheart. "
Completely agree! I was just suggesting those two since they are the two currenrently running that people seems to be talking about.
And of course! No need to get all up and arms over a BWW message board post :)
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
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