Virginia Stage Company’s “Fun Home” Makes for a Striking, Melodic, and Fulfilling Journey

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English - February 01, 2019 21:36 - 6 minutes - 9.05 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Last weekend, Virginia Stage Company opened their production of the musical Fun Home at the Wells Theatre in Downtown Norfolk. Fun Home is based on the best-selling graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, with music by Jeanine Tesori, and a book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. It’s the first Broadway musical with a lesbian protagonist, winning five Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway in 2015, including Best Musical.