Falsettos (2017): Cast & Plot
Falsettos is a 2017 music drama directed by Matthew Diamond and James Lapine, starring Christian Borle as Marvin, Stephanie J. Block and Andrew Rannells. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Directors
- Matthew Diamond and James Lapine
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Falsettos About?
The premise of Falsettos without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This 2016 Broadway revival explores William Finn’s acclaimed musical about Marvin, a man who abandons his family to pursue a relationship with another man during the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York City. The story follows his journey of love, loss, and acceptance as he navigates complex relationships with his wife, son, and new partner, offering a poignant look at a challenging era.
Falsettos Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- jew
- judaism
- gay
- aids crisis
- aids
- new york city
- ex wife
- father son relationship
- live theatre
- woman married to gay man
- based on stage musical
- lesbian
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- gay couple
- lesbian couple
- psychiatrist
- 1980s
- bar mitzvah
Falsettos Cast & Characters
Christian Borle leads the cast as Marvin, with Stephanie J. Block as Trina and Andrew Rannells as Whizzer. Directed by Matthew Diamond and James Lapine; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Matthew Diamond
- Co-director James Lapine
- Christian Borle as Marvin
- Stephanie J. Block as Trina
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Andrew Rannells as Whizzer - Brandon Uranowitz as Mendel
Also Starring in Falsettos
· 4 more- Anthony Rosenthal Jason
- Tracie Thoms Dr. Charlotte
- Betsy Wolfe Cordelia
- Tally Sessions Umpire (voice)
More from Matthew Diamond and James Lapine
More films directed by Matthew Diamond and James Lapine, best-rated first: Life with Mikey, The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure, True Love Blooms and The Metropolitan Opera: Luisa Miller.
Falsettos Plot Summary
What happens in Falsettos from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in New York City in 1979, the story follows Marvin ([Christian Borle]), a man who has left his wife, Trina ([Stephanie J. Block]), for his lover, Whizzer ([Andrew Rannells]). The family struggles to navigate this unconventional dynamic, leading Marvin to seek the help of his psychiatrist, Mendel ([Brandon Uranowitz]). As the characters deal with their emotional turmoil, Mendel finds himself unexpectedly attracted to Trina, while Marvin’s ten-year-old son, Jason ([Anthony Rosenthal]), worries about his own identity and struggles to connect with his father.
Full summary
The whole story of Falsettos, scene by scene
Falsettos Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Falsettos but hand motions and comedic timing (Fan made Edit)
How Well Do You Know Falsettos?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Marvin's lover, the man he left his wife Trina for?
Falsettos Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Falsettos: Live from Lincoln Center” and “Live from Lincoln Center: Falsettos”.
- Also known as
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- Falsettos: Live from Lincoln Center
- Live from Lincoln Center: Falsettos
Seen Falsettos?
Movies Like Falsettos
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Big Gay Musical, Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway and Passing Strange.
Falsettos FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Falsettos, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Falsettos?
Falsettos runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Falsettos released?
Falsettos was released on July 12, 2017.
Who directed Falsettos?
Falsettos was directed by Matthew Diamond and James Lapine.
More films by Matthew Diamond Who is in the cast of Falsettos?
Falsettos stars Christian Borle as Marvin, Stephanie J. Block as Trina and Andrew Rannells as Whizzer, among 8 credited actors.
Does Falsettos have a post-credit scene?
No. Falsettos has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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