Falsettoland

Opened: June 28, 1990
Closing: January 27, 1991

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Review: FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS - PART 4 Is A Swell Sampling at 54 Below by Rob Lester - Aug 24, 2023

The choices made for a satisfying potpourri that didn’t seem to be trying to overdo the “think outside the box” approach or check every possible box to ensure variety in every possible way.

MAME, FALSETTOS & More Set for 42 Street Moon 2023-24 Season by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2023

Explore the upcoming 2023-24 season at 42nd Street Moon! Get all the details about the highly anticipated lineup, including beloved classics like MAME and FALSETTOS, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting season of theater magic!

Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon & More to Star in World Premiere Musical ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Get ready for the world premiere musical 'ON CEDAR STREET' at Berkshire Theatre Group, starring Stephen Bogardus and Lana Gordon. Experience the magic and unforgettable performances in this spectacular new production. Don't miss out on this enchanting musical event!

Warren-directed FALSETTOS Proves A Potent Reminder of How Life Once Was by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 30, 2023

It was a part of life only understood completely, if experienced, and its impact continues to be felt today in ways you can sometimes predict, although oftentimes it invokes unexpected memories that take you completely unaware. That explains why I’ve taken so long to compose this review of Falsettos – which ends its three-weekend run this weekend at Nashville’s The Barbershop Theatre in another superb Street Theatre Company musical production – and which I saw last week during its last Sunday matinee performance.

Unicorn Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin Will Retire In 2024 by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

​​​​​​​ Unicorn Theatre has announced that Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin will retire in June 2024. Levin's departure will culminate a historic run spanning more than four decades at one of Kansas City's landmark theatres, where she gained a regional and national reputation for innovating and bringing to life bold and diverse plays with powerful messages and illuminating people in an empathetic and unique way.

The Pear Theatre Concludes Season With FALSETTOS by William Finn and James Lapine by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023

Just in time for June Pride Month, The Pear Theatre concludes its 21st Season with the beloved musical Falsettos by William Finn and James Lapine - winner of two 1992 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, and nominated for five 2016 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. 

Chip Zien to Star in Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman's HARMONY on Broadway by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Chip Zien is set to star in the role of “Rabbi” in the new musical Harmony by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

FUSE Theatre CT Presents FALSETTOS by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

.FUSE Theatre of CT presents William Finn and James Lapine's groundbreaking, Tony-winning musical Falsettos for six performances only June 3-11 at Bregamos Theater in New Haven, CT. Falsettos is described as, “hilarious, heartbreaking and utterly unique - a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS.'

Rep Stage Presents William Finn's FALSETTOS, April 27- May 14 by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2023

Rep Stage, Howard Community College's (HCC) professional regional theatre, presents “Falsettos” with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn & James Lapine. The production is directed and choreographed by Rep Stage Producing Artistic Director Joseph W. Ritsch, with musical direction by Tiffany Underwood Holmes.

James Monroe Iglehart-Directed SPELLING BEE And More Announced For TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 53rd Season by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 53rd season to be presented October 2023 through June 2024.

Interview: Theatre Life with Jason Ma by Elliot Lanes - Mar 29, 2023

Today's subject Jason Ma is currently living his theatre life telling us all about 'The Advantages of Floating in The Middle of The Sea' in Signature Theatre's current production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's underappreciated masterpiece Pacific Overtures. Jason plays the lead role of Reciter plus other characters as well. The production runs through April ninth in Signature's MAX space.

Meet the Cast of CAMELOT, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023

Lerner & Loewe's Camelot begins previews on Broadway tonight, March 9. The musical will officially open on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast of Camelot here!

Review: FALSETTOS at MAD Theatre of Tampa by Drew Eberhard - Feb 4, 2023

Falsettos, a primarily sung-through musical was written by William Finn and James Lapine and features two one-act installments March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland. The aforementioned are the last two additions to a trio of one-act musicals by Finn and Lapine, the other being called In Trousers.

Previews: FALSETTOS at MadTheatre by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Feb 2, 2023

A story created from two one-acts written nearly a decade apart, Falsettos pairs 1980s March of the Falsettos and 1990s Falsettoland, two acclaimed Off-Broadway musicals, with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; at Playhouse on Park Leads Best Ensemble Performance! by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park's PIPPIN Leads Best Musical by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

VIVID CABARET Comes to the Madison  Community Arts Center Next Month by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2022

Vivid Stage, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, presents the Vivid Cabaret: “Lovers, Heroes and Villains” at 8:00 pm on November 12 at the Madison  Community Arts Center. 

Video: Watch Beowulf Boritt Book Reading & Discussion with Special Guests James Lapine & Susan Stroman by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2022

The Drama Book Shop will host a reading, discussion and signing for Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt’s new book, Transforming Space Over Time: Set Design and Visual Storytelling with Broadway’s Legendary Directors on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00pm.

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Initial Casting and Additional Programming For FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced preliminary casting and additional programming for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

James Lapine & Susan Stroman to Join Beowulf Boritt for Book Reading & Discussion at The Drama Book Shop by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022

The Drama Book Shop will host a reading, discussion and signing for Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt’s new book, Transforming Space Over Time: Set Design and Visual Storytelling with Broadway’s Legendary Directors on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00pm.

NAMT's 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Directors and Music Directors by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced this year's directors and music directors for the 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Opens MTC's 36th Season With Broadway & Local Actors! by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2022

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company opens their 36th MainStage Season with Sunset Boulevard.

Review: FALSETTOS | LIEFDE IN TIJDEN VAN CRISIS ⭐️⭐️⭐️(+0,5) at DeLaMar by Chantal Kunst - Jul 26, 2022

What did our critic think of FALSETTOS | LIEFDE IN TIJDEN VAN CRISIS at DeLaMar? Falsettos is a combination of two one-act musicals, March of the Falsettos (1981) and Falsettoland (1990), the last two shows in a trio of one-acters (the first one was In Trousers).Music and lyrics by William Finn (Dutch translation by director Koen van Dijk). Book by James Lapine.

The Pear Theatre Announces Season 21 by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

The Pear Theatre has announced its 21st season lineup featuring uplifting, celebratory stories and programming centered around diversity in community, and co-productions that foster strong, enduring communal alliances.

BWW Interview: Chatting with Barry's Global CEO Joey Gonzalez on fitness and musical theatre! by Jared Fessler - Jun 10, 2022

The Best Workout in the World™®. Founded in West Hollywood in 1998, it's the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience that provides a dynamic, high-intensity workout that's as effective as it is fun. The fitness classes alternate between working out with weights and running on a treadmill and each day focuses on different muscle groups in order to achieve real results and to help reduce the risk of injuries.

Music Theatre Of CT Celebrates 35 Years Of Theatre With A Fundraiser Event! by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2022

Music Theatre of Connecticut, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company celebrates the conclusion of its 35th Season with This Is The Moment: MTC's 35th Anniversary Gala. This celebratory night will feature performances by actors seen on the MTC stage, singing audience-favorite songs.

Kevin Anderson, Ben Gulley & Alanis Sophia to Star in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Skylight Music Theatre by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022

Skylight Music Theatre announced the full cast for the Wisconsin premiere of Dennis DeYoung’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running May 20 through June 12, 2022. Performances take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.

Upstage Theater Takes On FALSETTOS! by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2022

Upstage Theater, a home company of the Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, is set to bring you William Finn's award-winning musical, Falsettos.

Antrim Playhouse Presents FALSETTOS by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022

Antrim Playhouse, Rockland County's longest running community theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical, FALSETTOS. Performances will be held Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm from March 25th to April 10th.

BWW Feature: Kevin Johnson Talks Arizona OnStage, Audience Development, Return of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH by Robert Encila-Celdran - Feb 18, 2022

With HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Johnson will remind audiences of his theatrical pedigree and style: edgy, innovative, controversial, and proud. The show is a shrewd piece to punctuate his timely comeback. A rock musical memoir by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask (directed by Shana Nunez), HEDWIG is the primal scream we need to take us out of a global nightmare. Ready or not, the electrifying musical will jolt people out of their Covid-induced stupor, courtesy of the rapturous genderqueer singer of a fictional rock and roll band.

The Ritz Theatre Company Rings In The New Year With FALSETTOS by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2022

The Ritz Theatre Company presents its first musical production of 2022, Falsettos, a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family, written by William Finn and James Lapine. The show runs at The Ritz from January 14th through January 30th.

Meet the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021

The Music Man officially begins previews tonight on Broadway! Meet the cast bringing the iconic musical back to the stage!

James Lapine Signs Deal With WME by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2021

BroadwayWorld has learned that director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist James Lapine has signed with WME in all areas.

Meet the Cast of COMPANY on Broadway by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021

Company has officially returned to Broadway as of November 15. Meet the current cast and learn more about who is bringing this production to the stage!

Small Shows With Big Plots You Must See! by BWW Features - Nov 14, 2021

While the large-scale musical tends to receive the most attention from audiences, oftentimes it's the small musicals that speak to us in the most impactful ways. For fans of emotional one act musicals and cult-classic Off-Broadway shows, we're rounding up what we think are some of the best small cast musicals out there!

BWW Interview: DAN SKLAR of FALSETTOLAND at Music Theatre Of Connecticut by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Nov 2, 2021

Talk about being a triple threat talent. Usually, it's acting, singing, and dancing. But for Connecticut's Dan Sklar, it's being a rabbi, cantor, and musical theatre performer.

BWW Interview: DAN SKLAR of FALSETTOLAND at Music Theatre Of Connecticut by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Nov 9, 2021

Talk about being a triple threat talent. Usually, it's acting, singing, and dancing. But for Connecticut's Dan Sklar, it's being a rabbi, cantor, and musical theatre performer.

Music Theatre of CT Presents FALSETTOLAND Opening This November! by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2021

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional, award-winning theatre company continues its 35th Anniversary Season with the musical, Falsettoland, written by William Finn and James Lapine with music and lyrics by William Finn.

BWW Interview: John Fagan, Director of FALSETTOS at Proud Mary Theatre Company by Neil Shurley - Oct 24, 2021

'Falsettos is one big, warm hug of a musical'

Proud Mary Theatre Company Presents Groundbreaking Musical FALSETTOS In Spartanburg and Greer by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2021

Proud Mary Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos for six performances only October 29-30 in Spartanburg and November 5-6 in Greer.

Music Theatre of Connecticut Announces 35th Anniversary MainStage Season by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2021

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company has announced their 35th Anniversary MainStage Season.

BroadwayWorld Celebrates Pride: Top 10 LGBTQ+ Musicals! by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2021

June marks the official start of Pride Month! This year, BroadwayWorld is celebrating pride with a series focused on some of our favorite LGBTQ-themed musicals, plays, characters, and songs!

VIDEO: It's William Finn's Birthday on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm! by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) celebrating William Finn's Birthday with Alison Fraser, Norm Lewis, Micheal Rupert, Mary Testa, Lillias White and Chip Zien.

Check Out Artwork From the BroadwayWorld Remix Falsettos Challenge! by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 10, 2020

In BroadwayWorld Remix, we want our readers to make their own art for a particular show. This week's show is Moulin Rouge!

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Stephen Bogardus by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Sep 28, 2020

Today's episode features Broadway veteran Stephen Bogardus, who chats about how he's coping with life in the pandemic, how theatre has changed since March, and how he expects changes to continue in the future.

BroadwayWorld Readers Pick Their Most Inspiring LGBTQ+ Characters by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2020

All month long, BroadwayWorld is celebrating Pride! As part of the festivities we polled our readers to find out your picks for the most inspirational LGBTQ+ characters in theatrical history!

Stephen Bogardus, Faith Prince & More From the Original Cast of FALSETTOLAND to Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the original off-Broadway cast of 'Falsettoland' will reunite LIVE on 'Stars In The House' on Saturday, May 30th at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel and on starsinthehouse.com.

VIDEO: Chip Zien, Eden Espinosa, Max von Essen and More Spend 'A Day in Falsettoland' from Quarantine! by Stage Tube - May 22, 2020

Nick Adams, Nick Blaemire, Audrey Cardwell, Eden Espinosa, Bryonha Marie Parham, Max Von Essen, and Chip Zien join a special FALSETTOS quarantine performance to raise money for The Actor's Fund!

Falsettoland FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Falsettoland
About Time
Year of the Child
Miracle of Judaism
The Baseball Game
A Day in Falsettoland
Planning the Bar Mitzvah
Everyone Hates His Parents
What More Can I Say?
Something Bad Is Happening
More Raquetball
Holding to the Ground
Days Like This
Cancelling the Bar Mitzvah
Unlikely Lovers
Another Miracle of Judaism
You Gotta Die Sometime
Jason's Bar Mitzvah
What Would I Do?
Falsettoland has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1990.
Falsettoland has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Off Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. It also received nominations for Outstanding Musical at The Lortels, both for Playwrights Horizons and for Maurice Rosenbield, Lois Rosenfield, and Steven Suskin. In addition, it was nominated for Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for William Finn, and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards, also for William Finn.
Falsettoland has won several awards, including Best Off Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. It also received Outstanding Musical awards at The Lortels, both for Playwrights Horizons and for Maurice Rosenbield. Additionally, it won Outstanding Musical awards at The Lortels for Lois Rosenfield and Steven Suskin. Furthermore, it received recognition at the Drama Desk Awards, winning Outstanding Lyrics for William Finn and Outstanding Music for William Finn.

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