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FUN HOME to Welcome UN Ambassador Samantha Power & LGBT Core Groups Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 29, 2016


Producers Fox Theatricals and Barbara Whitman have announced that Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, has teamed up with Ambassador Samantha Power and a group of UN ambassadors representing countries from acrossthe world for a special evening of theater on Tuesday, March 1. The group of ambassadors will attend the show and participate in a post-show talkback with the show's creators, Tony Award-winners Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, along with members of the cast. The discussion, hosted by LGBT activist Cynthia Nixon, will take place on stage after the 7:00PM performance at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th St).

FLASH FRIDAY: Rebecca Luker, Soon Joining FUN HOME, Sings An Enchanting 'Goodnight, My Someone'
by Michael Dale - Feb 26, 2016


The beloved Broadway soprano sings from her Tony-nominated performance in THE MUSIC MAN.

Tony Nominee Rebecca Luker to Step in for Judy Kuhn in FUN HOME This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016


Just announced, three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker will join the cast of Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, as Helen Bechdel, for a limited time from April 5 - May 22, 2016.

VIDEO: FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori Recalls Speaking Up About A Sexist Comment Directed To Her
by Michael Dale - Feb 26, 2016


Watch the Tony-winner's full master class from this month's Athena Film Festival.

Oscar Williams to Depart Broadway's FUN HOME This March
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2016


Oscar Williams dropped the news tonight that his final performance in Broadway's Tony-winning musical FUN HOME will be March 27, 2016.

Photo Flash: FUN HOME Has Got You Covered This Valentines Day
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2016


Still need a special something for your Broadway-loving Valentine? Not to worry- FUN HOME has got you covered. Below, check out some adorable graphics crafted by the team of the reigning Best Musical!

VIDEO: New York City's Youth Pride Chorus Records FUN HOME's 'Ring Of Keys'
by Michael Dale - Jan 22, 2016


FUN HOME's anthem of self-discovery is a fitting selection for the ensemble that combats all forms of hate.

VIDEO: FUN HOME's Alison Bechdel, Michael Cerveris & Judy Kuhn Visit 'Charlie Rose'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2016


The stars and creative team behind Broadway's FUN HOME stopped by CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK on Friday, January 8th.

FUN HOME Cast, Creatives to Appear Tomorrow on CHARLIE ROSE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2016


BroadwayWorld has just learned that the stars and creative team behind Broadway's Fun Home will be featured on CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK tomorrow night, Friday, January 8 at 8:30 p.m. on PBS/WNET. Be sure to set your DVR, and BWW will bring you clips as soon as we have them!

This Just In - Tony Winning FUN HOME Recoups on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Dec 13, 2015


Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman have just announced that Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, has recouped its production costs on Broadway in only eight months, becoming the first new musical of the 2014-2015 Broadway season to do so. Capitalized at $5.25 million, Fun Home opened to rave reviews at the 740-seat Circle in the Square Theatre on April 19, 2015, where it broke house box office records and won five 2015 Tony Awards.

FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori On Resolving Musical Theatre's Gender Gap
by Michael Dale - Dec 3, 2015


As VIOLET makes its Australian premiere, Broadway's most successful female composer talks about opening doors for women.

Breaking News: Tony Winner Lea Salonga Will Lead First International Production of FUN HOME in Manila
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2015


The Bechdels will soon be heading to Manila - with some legendary star power in tow.

VIDEO: FUN HOME's Gabriella Pizzolo Shows Off Rap Skills With BC/EFA Pitch
by Michael Dale - Nov 13, 2015


The new Small Alison does her part to help raise funds for a great cause.

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME's Gabriella Pizzolo Impresses with 'Ring of Keys' at SAGE Awards
by Stage Tube - Nov 3, 2015


Ring of KeysGabriella Pizzolo, who recently took over from Sydney Lucas in Broadway's FUN HOME, impressed the audience at the 2015 SAGE Awards at Gotham Hall in NYC on October 19 with her rendition of 'Ring of Keys' from the Tony-winning Best Musical. Watch her performance below!

STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of FUN HOME's Broadway Journey (So Far)!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2015


FUN HOME, the reigning Tony winner for Best Musical, is celebrating six months on Broadway with a special behind the scenes look at the show's journey so far. Take a look inside the FUN HOME experience below!

Photo Flash: Sydney Lucas and FUN HOME Kids Take Over HAMILTON for Halloween
by Sally Henry - Nov 1, 2015


Look out HAMILTON cast- your replacements are ready to go!

Musicals Tonight! to Continue AT THIS PERFORMANCE…This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015


Musicals Tonight! continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with its next edition of  AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to be held on Sunday, November 1st  at The Lion Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street at 7 PM.

PHOTO FLASH: FUN HOME's Oscar Williams and Gabriella Pizzolo's HAMILTON-Inspired Halloween Costumes
by Michael Dale - Oct 27, 2015


Halloween is a two-show work day for Broadway's kids, so many are getting in the spirit all week.

VIDEO: FUN HOME's Oscar Williams Makes a Sweet Music Video For Sydney Lucas
by Michael Dale - Oct 8, 2015


'Sydney, It has been my pleasure to have you as my Sister and Friend in this great Adventure.'

STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME Kids Sing Goodbye Song For Sydney Lucas, Written by Former Understudy Gabby Pizzolo
by Michael Dale - Oct 7, 2015


Though movies and TV shows would have you believe that understudies aren't very nice people, FUN HOME's Gabby Pizzolo is apparently a real sweetheart.

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