Bechdel discussed the Bechdel Test, her reaction to the news that her memoir was to become the basis for a new musical and what it has been like seeing her life played out onstage.
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With music by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Lisa Kron and direction by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, Fun Home opened to rave reviews at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) April 19, 2015, and recently won five 2015 Tony Awards. The updated Broadway version of the original cast recording of Fun Home is available on PS Classics, PSClassics.com.
The cast of Fun Home on Broadway
Joan Marcus
The Cast of Fun Home
Joan Marcus
Beth Malone and Emily Skeggs in Fun Home
Jenny Anderson
Sydney Lucas and Michael Cerveris in Fun Home
Joan Marcus
Judy Kuhn and Sydney Lucas in Fun Home
Jenny Anderson
Oscar Williams, Zell Steele Morrow and Sydney Lucas in Fun Home
Joan Marcus
Judy Kuhn, Oscar Williams, Zell Steele Morrow, Sydney Lucas and Michael Cerveris in Fun Home
Joan Marcus
Sydney Lucas, Beth Malone and Emily Skeggs in Fun Home
Joan Marcus
