Verge musical brings Alison Bechdel’s ‘tragicomic’ tale to life with The Verge continues to present critically acclaimed musical, Fun Home
Verge is easing us through the snowy months with a steady diet of comedy, music, and blue-ribbon stage antics we’ve all come to expect from the (can’t believe it’s) community theater! Here’s a look at some of the fantastic performances happening at “The Little Black Box on the Edge (of Bozeman)” that’ll have audiences laughing through winter.
Verge continues to present critically acclaimed musical, Fun Home. The refreshingly honest, wholly original production is about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel and featuring Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s Tony Award-winning score and book (played by a live band!), Fun Home will leave you breathless. The popular musical heads to the edge of Bozeman Friday and Saturday evenings through February 23rd at 8pm each night. Note: A closing Sunday matinee has been added on Feb. 24th at 3pm.
Directed by Kip Savoie, be sure to catch what the critics are calling “A rare beauty, extraordinary and heart-gripping” (New York Times) and “The best Broadway musical in years, with the finest score in a decade” (Huffington Post). Tickets are $23 in advance and will also be available at the door at an additional cost, based on availability.
But hey, what about the kids? Verge’s Silly Moose Comedy Improv gives families extra chances to laugh together. After all, laughter decreases stress hormones. It also increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, improving our resistance to disease. And of course, laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals, giving people an overall sense of well-being. The next show is set for Saturday, February 23rd at 3pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, also available at the door at additional cost.
And of course, the always-hilarious Monday night Improv on the Verge shows are sure to bring about the belly laughs! With a mixture of short-form games (like you see on the popular tv show Whose Line is It Anyway?) and long-form stories, everything you see on stage is created on the spot using audience suggestions. With crowd favorites, the Bozeman Improverts AND some new faces, you won’t want to miss the best way to start your week. Come get cheap thrills for your laugh hole with advanced tickets for only $9, also available at the door at additional cost. Upcoming shows are set for February 25th and March 11th. All performances start at 7pm. Ages 17+.
Visit www.vergetheater.com for reservations and further information about the entire 2018-19 season! Advance tickets are also available in store at Cactus Records. •