LibGuides: Krannert Center Events: November 2021: Fun Home

Fun Home

Book and lyrics by Lisa Kron
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on the 2006 graphic novel "Fun Home" by Alison Bechdel
Sarah Wigley, stage director
Julie Jordan Gunn, music director

When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic novel and the winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

Contains adult content.

Due to pandemic-related staffing shortages, Stage 5 Bar will be closed in the afternoon on Saturday, November 13.

Tyron Festival Theater

Thursday, November 4th: 7:30pm

Friday, November 5th: 7:30pm

Saturday, November 6th: 2:00pm

Saturday, November 6th: 7:30pm

See the Krannert Center website for more details and to purchase tickets.

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Fun Home by Jeanine Tesori; Lisa Kron; Alison Bechdel (Original Author)
Call Number: ML50.T356 F864 2015
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family's Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father's hidden desires.
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel (Illustrator)
Call Number: PN6720.F865 F865 2006 (Main Stacks)
A fresh and brilliantly told memoir from a cult favorite comic artist, marked by gothic twists, a family funeral home, sexual angst, and great books. This breakout book by Alison Bechdel is a darkly funny family tale, pitch-perfectly illustrated with Bechdel's sweetly gothic drawings.
Fun Home Vocal Selections by Lisa Kron; Jeanine Tesori
Call Number: M1508 .T447F8 2016
Contains the following songs: It All Comes Back (Opening) -- Welcome to Our House on Maple Avenue -- Come to the Fun Home -- Changing My Major -- Maps -- Raincoat of Love -- Ring of Keys -- Days and Days -- Telephone Wire -- Edges of the World -- Flying Away (Finale) -- Bonus Song: Pony Girl.
From Aphra Behn to Fun Home: a Cultural History of Feminist Theater by Carey Purcell
Call Number: Online Resource (Available on campus or with Illinois NetID)
Theatre has long been considered a feminine interest for which women consistently purchase the majority of tickets, while the shows they are seeing typically are written and brought to the stage by men. Despite this imbalance, the feminist voice presses to be heard and has done so with more success than ever before.
On Broadway by D. Hodges
Call Number: PN2277.N5 H63 2016
An oral history homage to New York, theater-going, and the creative process, from the actors, actresses, and behind-the scenes people who put on a show, this title is filled with so many never-before seen photographs, posters, and ephemera that readers will feel that they are front row-center to the behind-the-curtain process (and drama) involved in creating a hit show.

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