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Three actors portray Alison Bechdel at different stages of her life in BARCLAY Performing Arts production of the Tony-winning “Fun Home,” opening Sunday in Boca Raton. From left: Christine Barclay as the adult Alison, Jenna-Brooke Bellinato, as Alison in college, and Harper Mae Bloom as young Alison

‘Fun Home’ musical in Boca examines lesbian coming of age

The the Tony-award winning musical “Fun Home” opens Sunday, Oct. 20 at BARCLAY [They spell BARCLAY all caps.] Performing Arts in Boca Raton.

The theater company, which uses Equity and non-Equity actors, stages its productions at the Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton.

Performances are at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 and 7 p.m. Monday, Oct.21. For tickets, call 561 483-9036 or visit BARCLAYPerformingArts.com/tickets

“Fun Home,” winner of five 2015 Tonys, including “Best Musical” is an adaption of Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir of the same name. The story centers on Bechdel's discovery of her own sexuality, her relationship with her gay father, and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life. It is the first Broadway musical with a lesbian protagonist.

The story is told through a series of vignettes narrated by the adult Alison character, played by BARCLAY founder Christine Barclay of Delray Beach.

Jenna-Brooke Bellinato, also of Delray Beach, plays Alison as a freshman in college, and Harper Mae Bloom, of Boca Raton, plays Alison as a young girl.

The cast also includes Kelly DiLorenzo playing Alison’s mother. DiLorenzo was in the original Broadway cast of “Les Mis.” Christine Barclay directs the play and Ed Kolcz is the musical director.

Bechdel's book was adapted into a musical with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori Writing in Slate, June Thomas called it "the first mainstream musical about a young lesbian".