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FALSETTOS revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, his lover, his about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. It’s a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family... and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories.
William Finn and James Lapine’s groundbreaking 1990s Tony Award-winning musical comes back to Broadway this fall in an all new production from Lincoln Center Theater. Lapine returns to direct an extraordinary cast featuring Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Rannells, Anthony Rosenthal, Tracie Thoms, Brandon Uranowitz, and Betsy Wolfe.
The Walter Kerr Theater Box Office is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 8pm; Sunday, Noon to 6pm. Tickets will not be sold at the Lincoln Center Theater Box Office. Tickets may also be bought over the phone by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787.
A man who falls in love with another man while married to a woman must come to terms with his sexuality. He does redeem himself when faced with the AIDS epidemic tragedy. The set was simple and the actors had to move the set as they change scenes.
Performers were great, not my favorite music but it was charming.
Meaningful and accurate portrayal of the story and the way in which lives intersect throughout love and loss. Tremendous in every way.
Not knowing much background about the musical, I bought tickets to see Andrew and Christian live - and they did not disapppoint! Watching the whole cast was fun and Stephanie performing I'm breaking down was amazing. Listening to them sing all their lines was a little different for me. But there was great chemistry and laughs and tears and glad I got to see!
You will laugh and cry at the same time. What a fresh production. I remember seeing the original production years ago and thought at the time that is was ground breaking. The new production is also ground breaking. The set was minimal but stunning. All the actors were in top form. It is so great to see a production that doesn't . have a TV star lead the show. If I have the chance I will go again. . A shame it is a limited run.
One if the few redeeming things of 2016. I cried the entire second act.
Falsettos' storyline and talented performers hit the mark, bringing out memories and a range of emotions. This fabulous show shared awareness of what it was like to experience certain aspects of the gay lifestyle in the '80s. The underlying heavy theme was led up to and counteracted by hilarious moments and personalities. I can't recommend this show enough!
From the first word of the first song I was insulted and outraged at the double whammy of gross anti-semitism and poor, tuneless songs in a stupid plot. The opening song: "Four Jews Bitching," was insulting and inappropriate to the rest of the show. Somewhere there was a line that said "We are a manipulating people." Outrageous and highly stereotyped. Song after song was without melody and flat with the possible exception of the song: "I Am Breaking Down<" which was delivered well, but could have been ramped up to be a real show stopper. It stood out because the rest of the show was so, so bad. I was shocked and surprised that the Lincoln Center Theater, to which I have been a member many, many years, would produce such an amateur production.
Had heard great things about this and love the lead actors. The musical has 2 acts. The first act was slow paced and musical numbers varied in quality . Second act much better. Wish it had been divided into three acts or shorter. Each act over 2 hours. We sat in mezzanine and the seats were very uncomfortable...not wide enough and no leg room. By end of act our whole party had back aches and cramped legs. Difficult to keep them there for second act especially when heard it would be 2 hours and 15 minutes long! Many numbers went too long and seemed very self indulgent.
I thought that the first act was a little slow in development. However, the second act momentum picked up. The cast members had beautiful voices. I was distracted by the minimal scenery for it was constantly in motion.
The actors tried, but this musical is dated and dull.
This play has tremendous heart and its sweetness is profound because it makes an important point about life and our obligations to one another as moral and humane people, notwithstanding our many flaws. It made me cry and it made me feel glad I was in the theatre being reminded of these important points. Go see it. There is only one song that isn't really good, and that is the first, so don't be discouraged at the beginning. It gets better and better. The actors are wonderful!
we left the play during intermission...,,the only good song was the lead woman singing Breaking Down.......Andrew Rannells part could have been played by anyone else, his voice isn't the best..
"Falsettos" is a classic contemporary American musical, and this revival is everything I could have hoped for. The direction (by co-author James Lapine) and cast (led by Christian Borle and Stephanie J Block) are impeccable, and even though ithe action of the story is set in 1979 and 1981, this is more than ever a musical for now. It is hilarious throughout, but ultimately one of the most moving stories in the contemporary musical theater canon. Go see it and be enriched!
I took my son for his 16th birthday. We both loved the show. The singing and acting are superb! Loved the music and storyline.
In some ways, it's difficult to put into words my feelings about the Falsettos. It is a fun musical that is minimal in its production. Beneath the fun exterior is actually quite a dark story about the struggles a family faces when learning about infidelity. The stories are told (I think) exclusively through music so paying close attention to lyrics is important in getting a more in depth depiction of events. I've seen many musicals but this seemed like one of the few that had barely any dialogue. There are some bizarre but entertaining moments. Overall there is a good message about an unconventional family and how they can come together during challenging circumstances. I was just upset that Stephanie J. Block was not in the show when I went :(
Up until now, only one other play "Blood Brothers" touched a place so deep in my soul that I was changed after seeing it for the first time and continued to see it every year In London until it sadly closed three years ago. I will definitely see Falsettos many more times, being aware that it will touch a place of both pain and celebration that few things have. I expect to see different things, to hear different words, to feel different deep emotions each time I see it knowing that I have seen these things before. Go see it with an open mind and an open heart and allow yourself to be deeply moved and ultimately blessed by the truth this play so powerfully offers you.
Falsettos was truly wonderful. An emotional roller coaster that reminds you of what's important in life. Wonderful music numbers and such talent by all performers.
This production had me laughing throughout the entire first act, and sobbing through the second. The actors' connection with one another was clear. It was aesthically pleasing as far as set design and ground plan as well.
Maybe this was a new and vibrant play in 1991, but it need not have been revived. An irritating cast sing monotonous songs in a flat voices with harmonies that are simplistic and repetitive. An ingenious set works very well and "Breaking Down" was clever but felt manipulative. Can't comment on act two since we left at intermission with so many others.
