Falsettos: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Falsettos follows the lives of Marvin, his son Jason, his ex-wife Trina, his psychiatrist Mendel, and his lover Whizzer. Marvin, struggling to find his place in a changing world, attempts to navigate the challenges of his unconventional family. Trina, coping with her own emotional journey, is faced with the new dynamics of her relationships. As Marvin’s ex-wife and lover become central figures in Jason’s life, they all learn to redefine what it means to be a family. Falsettos delves into the complexities of love, family, and identity.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1992)
Cast Size: 7
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1970s, 1980s / USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: William Finn
Book: James Lapine
Cast Albums
Links
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Child Role, Dramatic, Family, LGBTQ+, One-Word, Piano-Heavy, Popular, Small Cast, Sports, Sung-Through, Tragedy
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