Falsettos
by James Lapine, William Finn

Name: Falsettos
Brand: James Lapine
SKU: 9780573694240
Rating: 4.67 (397 reviews)

BroadwayOff-Broadway

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 mins1980sRoles for ChildrenUnit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesAmerican LGBTQ

Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk AwardTony Award

Winner! 1992 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical Winner! 1992 Tony Award for Best Score of a Musical Nominee: Seven 1992 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Nominee: Four 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical Nominee: Three 2017 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical

What readers are saying

Readers overwhelmingly praise the emotional depth and complexity of characters in this musical. Many describe it as life-changing and a profoundly moving experience that resonates deeply with audiences. The combination of poignant storytelling and a powerful soundtrack makes it a beloved piece of theatre. However, a few note that its unconventional style may require a specific perspective to fully appreciate.

Emotional depth and complexityLife-changing experienceProfoundly movingIncredible soundtrackUnconventional style may bewilder some

Synopsis

Musical Music and Lyrics by William Finn.

Book by William Finn and James Lapine.

A seamless pairing of March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland, acclaimed off Broadway musicals written nearly a decade apart, Falsettos won 1992 Tony Awards for best book and musical score.

It is the jaunty tale of Marvin who leaves his wife and young son to live with another man.

His ex wife marries his psychiatrist, and Marvin ends up alone.

Two years later, Marvin is reunited with his lover on the e

ThemesML50.F5 F3 1995

Press Reviews

"What a treasure this is: brave and hilarious, charming, disarming, loaded with honest sentiment and cynicism."
— Newsday

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Trina his ex-wife	female	—	his ex-wife
Jason his son	male	—	his son
Whizzer his lover	male	—	his lover
Mendel his psychiatrist	male	—	his psychiatrist
Dr. Charlotte one of the "lesbians from next door" and a friend of Marvin's	—	—	one of the "lesbians from next door" and a friend of Marvin's
Cordelia Charlotte's lover, Marvin's friend and a baker	—	—	Charlotte's lover, Marvin's friend and a baker
Marvin	—	—	—