Fun Home is a 5 time Tony Award winning musical adapted from the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic. In this memoir Bechdel reflects back on her relationship with her father, her dysfunctional family dynamic, understanding of sexual orientation, and the use of literature to unpack our identities. Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori adapted the story for the stage to great acclaim. Fun Home is the first broadway musical with a lesbian protagonist; it has won praise for breaking boundaries and its fresh, raw narrative voice.
In Winter 2015 the University of Michigan put together an exhibit of Alison Bechdel’s work. This video does a great job of discussing some of the themes present in both the graphic novel and musical of Fun Home.
During the musical’s entire run at Fisher Theatre, until December 11th, Broadway in Detroit will be offering a great deal on rush tickets for college students. Rush tickets begin 2 hours before each performance at the box office and are limited to 2 tickets per valid student ID. They are $25 cash tickets. This is a great deal and amazing opportunity to see an inspiring piece of theatre! And as University of Michigan students, the Connector makes getting to Detroit easy and affordable (its free). Don’t miss your chance to see Fun Home!
The Details:
Dates: Now- December 11th
Times: Tuesday -Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm
Where: Fisher Theatre in Detroit
More information: Broadway in Detroit
