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. 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: 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
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Child Role, Dramatic, Family, LGBTQ+, One-Word, Original, Piano-Heavy, Popular, Small Cast, Sports, Sung-Through, Tragedy
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