Mamma Mia, The Lion King and Fun Home
These three big hitters have been treading the boards to sold out crowds this last month.
Let's discover why!
Fun Home is a relatively new musical that is currently treating its resident New Yorkers to some hilarious and poignant family moments.
Based on the new musical by Tony nominees Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron that is based on the darkly comic, coming-of-age graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel — officially opened Off-Broadway Oct. 22 at the Public Theater.
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| Fun Home on stage plus cast |
It looks humorously at dysfunctional family relationships and the intricousies of family life.
Taken from Critics review:
Fun Home is described as "a fresh, daring new musical based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. 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."
I have to say I cant wait to see it! Come to Seattle soon Fun Home!
Next up.... Mamma Mia
What a magical, fun and spectacular show! Abba based songs, enriching characters, singing and all set on a Greek Island with a wedding thrown in! Its no wonder that this show is a sell out and the movie based on the musical is also a hit!
From Mamma Mia's official website:
A MOTHER. A DAUGHTER. 3 POSSIBLE DADS.
AND A TRIP DOWN THE AISLE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET!
Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives!
Lastly but definitely not leastly...
The Lion King - join Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa and the rest of the jungle gang in this classic Disney musical that is fun for the whole family! Experience the breathtaking show and hear "Just Can't Wait to Be King," "Circle of Life" and more classics live. Another WOW personal fave - you must go and see this show!
Here are two public reviews from members of the public who have seen The Lion King - An award winning best Musical.
The Lion King left me speechless!
The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
- Memphis
, TN
- Sun, Feb 15, 2015
Posted 02/18/2015
After seeing the trailers on our local news channels,
I thought
I knew what to expect. I was OVERWHELMED by the production! I can hardly remember the first 5 minutes as I had to watch through teared-up eyes...it was absolutely PHENOMENAL! I could sit through the show twice a day everyday and still not see everything! What an amazing cast and first class show! Someone asked me who my favorite character was. I can't pick just one because each brought their own uniqueness to the story! I will remember this show forever and will go back again!
Favorite moment: Watching my 8 year old being mesmerized! I guess my favorite parts included Timone and Pumba.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
- Vancouver
, BC
- Tue, Jun 23, 2015
Posted 07/05/2015
by Kicicat
This was an amazing performance! I took my 22 year old daughter for a belated birthday gift and was not disappointed at all with the show. Costumes were unbelievable! Music, singing and acting was excellent! Would love to see it again!
Which ever show you decide to go to - if its one of these three its pretty much guaranteed that you'll have a memoriable theatrical experience!
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