Falsettos: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Falsettos follows the lives of Marvin, his son Jason, his ex-wife Trina, his psychiatrist Mendel, and his lover Whizzer. As Marvin attempts to navigate the challenges of his unconventional family, Trina attempts to cope with her own emotional journey. Marvin’s ex-wife and lover soon become central figures in Jason’s life, redefining their definition of what it means to be family. Falsettos delves into the complexities of love, loss, change, and identity.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1992)
Cast: Small • 7 Roles • Child Role
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1970s, 1980s / USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: William Finn
Book: James Lapine
Cast Albums
Licensing
Falsettos is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Dramatic, Family, LGBTQ+, One-Word, Original, Piano-Driven, Popular, Sports, Summer, Sung-Through, Tragedy
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Last Reviewed: March 30, 2026
