Fun home [CD] : a new Broadway musical

Based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel memoir, this musical follows one woman's journey to accept the death of her father, Bruce, while coming to terms with her own sexuality.

General Note:

Compact discs.

Musical.

Title from disc label.

Program notes by Jesse Green, synopsis by Lisa Kron, and lyrics (34 unnumbered pages : color illustrations) inserted in container.

Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel.

In the original Broadway cast the roles of Christian and John are performed by Oscar Williams and Zell Steele Morrow, respectively. On this recording, Christian is performed by Griffin Birney and John is performed by Noah Hinsdale.

Performers:

Beth Malone (Alison) ; Sydney Lucas (Small Alison) ; Michael Cerveris (Bruce) ; Emily Skeggs (Medium Alison) ; Judy Kuhn (Helen) ; Griffin Birney (Christian) ; Noah Hinsdale (John) ; Roberta Colindrez (Joan) ; Joel Perez (Roy/Peter/Bobby Jeremy) ; orchestra ; Chris Fenwick, musical director.

Contents:

It all comes back (Opening) -- "Sometimes my father appeared to enjoy having children ..." -- Welcome to our house on Maple Avenue -- Not too bad -- "Just had a good talk with Dad ..." -- Come to the Fun Home -- Helen's étude -- "Thanks for the care package ..." -- Party dress -- Changing my major -- "I leapt out of the closet ..." -- Maps -- "Read a book ..." -- Raincoat of love -- "Clueless in New York ..." -- Pony girl -- "A flair for the dramatic ..." -- Ring of keys -- "Let me introduce you to my gay dad ..." -- "Shortly after we were married ..." -- Days and days -- "You ready to go for that drive? ..." -- Telephone wire -- "It was great to have you home ..." -- Edges of the world -- "This is what I have of you ..." -- Flying away (Finale).

Subject Term:

Lesbians -- Drama.

Fathers and daughters -- Drama.

Gay fathers -- Drama.

Undertakers and undertaking -- Drama.

Musicals.

Genre:

Musicals.

Sound recordings.

Language:

English

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