‘Fun Home’ Opens in Cultural District; Pirate’s Pup Night vs. Reds (Tues., 4/11/17)

Many children may have wished they could do this but the kids in ‘Fun Home’ get to do it on stage. photo: Joan Marcus.

1) As you know if you have read Alison Bechdel’s graphic-book memoir or seen her interviewed on TV, Fun Home is about growing up in a home that was emotionally hectic and often not so much fun. The true story traces the author’s eventual coming out as a lesbian. It reflects deeply on her relationship with an idiosyncratic dad, who—until his untimely death (possibly a suicide)—led a troubled parallel life as a closeted gay man. Praised as a moving personal saga, Fun Home was adapted for the stage and won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical. The touring production is in town for eight performances, including two on Easter Sunday, and there’s a reason for the generous booking. The show is one of the hottest tickets of the year, so reserve early. 7:30 p.m. Continues through April 16. Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Cultural District. (MV)

2) Do you want to go see the battlin’ Buccos play our the Cincinnati Reds but your dog is giving you the “we don’t spend enough time together” look. Don’t fret the Pirates got you covered with Pup Night, aka bring your dog to the Pirate game night. Dogs receive a treat bag and a portion of the proceeds benefit local animal organizations. Dog owners please carry the treat bag so the dogs don’t have to drag it around. 7:05 p.m. PNC Park, 115 Federal St., North Shore.

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