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

Broadway Cast (2016)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, Child Role, DramaticFamilyLGBTQ+, One-Word, Original, Piano-Heavy, Popular, Small Cast, Sports, Sung-Through, Tragedy


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