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: Small7 RolesChild Role

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1970s, 1980s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: William Finn

Book: James Lapine


Cast Albums

Broadway Cast (2016)➝


Licensing

Falsettos is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, DramaticFamilyLGBTQ+, One-Word, Original, Piano-Driven, Popular, Sports, Summer, Sung-Through, Tragedy


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