The Fun Home musical has earned 12 Tony nominations. This project, based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel, premiered with a production at the Public Theater before moving to Broadway.
The New York Times reports that Fun Home will be considered for this prestigious award in the following categories: Best Musical, Best Leading Actor in a Musical, Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics), Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Orchestrations. Click here to watch a montage video.
Some of the other book-inspired theatrical adaptations that also earned recognition include Wolf Hall: Parts 1 &2 (eight nominations) and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (six nominations). The winners will be announced at a ceremony set to take place at Radio City Musical Hall on June 7th. (via USAToday)