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Post-Show Classroom Activity

When words fail, sing! Invite students to create their own version of a sung-through story - just like FALSETTOS - using songs or an album that they love.

Post-Show Discussion Activity

Dive into discussion questions to explore themes and impressions of FALSETTOS.

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Explore the historical context embedded in FALSETTOS, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production, presented in partnership with TimeLine Theatre Company.

Synopsis and Characters

Read a detailed synopsis of the play and get to know the characters of FALSETTOS.

Glossary

Familiarize yourself with essential vocabulary words from FALSETTOS.

Tony Award-winner James Lapine to Participate in Falsettos Post-Show Conversation

You're invited! Join us on Thursday, November 14 and hear from one of the creators of this groundbreaking musical.

Continuing the Conversation

Combat invisibility with information, and dive into some of the real-life applications of the themes in FALSETTOS.

Behind the Scenes: Scenic and Costume Design of Falsettos

Scenic Designer Arnel Scancianco and Costume Designer Theresa Ham pull back the curtain, explaining the design of Falsettoland.

Taking a Cue from the Lesbians, Dykes, and Shiksas of Falsettos

What kind of feminist hope is there for Falsettoland? Professor Jennifer Brier, PhD, has some ideas.

“Beyond the Synagogue”: Jewishness in Falsettos

University of Chicago professor Sheila E. Jelen, PhD, celebrates how food plays a delicious role in FALSETTOS' depiction of Judaism.