Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group together with Metrobank Card Corporation is proud to announce that, after its sold out run last November, the critically acclaimed Tony Award winning musical “Fun Home” returns to Manila on March 10 till the 19th for a limited repeat run of 12 performances. It will feature its original cast who all gave unforgettable performances, including Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, Eric Kunze, and Cris Villonco.
“Fun Home” was the most awarded and acclaimed musical of 2015 winning five Tony Awards including Best Musical.
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” is a based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home and features music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. The New York Times calls it, “the best new musical to open on Broadway.” The Manila production was hailed as, “terrific theatre!” and “undeniably moving, piercing through our core” and played a sold out run in November.
Also in the cast, delivering acclaimed performances, are Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante, Yanah Laurel, Laurence Mossman, Katie Bradshaw, and Andee Achacoso.
Bobby Garcia directs with musical direction by Ceejay Javier.
The limited repeat is at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati.
Tickets are now available at Ticketworld by calling (02) 891-9999 or online at www.ticketworld.com.ph