| Description |
1 audio disc (69 min.) : digital, CD audio, stereo ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
010900 |
| Description |
digital optical 1.4 m/s stereo |
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audio file CD audio |
| Medium of Performance |
male voice female voice vocal ensemble instrumental ensemble |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Compact discs. |
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Musical. |
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Title from disc label. |
| Performer |
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. |
| Credits |
Recording produced by Tommy Krasker & Philip Chaffin ; recorded & mixed by Bart Migal ; executive producers, Fox Theatricals (Kristen Caskey & Mike Isaacson) & Barbara Whitman ; orchestrations, John Clancy. |
| Event |
Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, NY 2013 December 3 and 2015 April 10. |
| Note |
Program notes by Jesse Green, synopsis by Lisa Kron, and lyrics (34 unnumbered pages : color illustrations) inserted in container. |
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Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. |
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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. |
| 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). |
| Summary |
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. |
| Language |
Libretto in English. |
| Subject |
Lesbians -- Drama.
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Lesbians. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
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Fathers and daughters. |
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Gay fathers -- Drama.
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Gay fathers. |
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Undertakers and undertaking -- Drama.
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Undertakers and undertaking. |
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Musicals.
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Musicals. |
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Soundtracks.
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Sound recordings.
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Musicals.
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Musicals.
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Sound recordings.
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| Subject |
Lesbians. |
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Musicals. |
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Lesbian drama. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Added Author |
Kron, Lisa, librettist, lyricist.
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Fenwick, Chris (Conductor), conductor, instrumentalist.
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Clancy, John (Musician), arranger of music.
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Malone, Beth, performer.
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Lucas, Sydney, performer.
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Cerveris, Michael, performer.
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Skeggs, Emily, 1990- performer.
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Kuhn, Judy, performer.
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Birney, Griffin, performer.
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Hinsdale, Noah, performer.
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Colindrez, Roberta, performer.
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Perez, Joel, performer.
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Green, Jesse, writer of accompanying material.
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Musical theatre adaptation of (work): Bechdel, Alison, 1960-
Fun home.
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| ISBN |
9786316056511 |
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6316056516 |
| Standard No. |
00803607152925 |
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803607152925 |
| Music No. |
PS-1529 PS Classics |
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