Milo is Very high im sorry, i know this comment is 2 years old but, what do you mean about rent not given a chance? They performed at the Tony’s, and performed Seasons of Love, and La vie boheme A & B, where they sang the you know, slurs. So why couldnt they said the word homosexuals lmao
+I stand with WADA No. It was a marketing choice, nothing to do with any network. They were trying to position the show as a story about unconventional Jewish families and complicated relationships (which it is) not another "gay musical" (which it also is). The result was that some people bought tickets, thinking they were going to see a light-hearted musical comedy about Jewish families on the Upper West Side, and ended up watching a story about gay men dying of Aids and families being torn apart. The original Broadway production ran for a year, and heavily discounted tickets were available for the whole run.
+MiMi Star Thanks! I had forgotten that he starred on Bway with Natalie Portman in "Anne Frank" (though it makes sense: James Lapine directed both Falsettos and "Anne Frank") I'm just not sure why he lists "member of Mensa" on his resume. Yuck! I understand the appeal of joining Mensa for folks who didn't go to college and/or who live in remote areas (and want the network for friendship and/or dating) and/or who are worried about being underestimated (some fashion models join, hoping people will stop assuming they are mentally shallow), but Jon is a California-based Stanford grad. What was he thinking?
ive never seen or heard the original 90's casting until now and im realizing how close they got to the original cast's voices for the 2016 revival and im kinda scared not gonna lie
When Jason started dining I had to replay it because this actor and the one in 2016 (Anthony?) sounded so similar. Also the lesbian from next door who is also a caterer looks so similar
@@ethanant8325 the guy who played Marvin here was in legally blonde with Christian Borle and thought that he would make a great Marvin. I thought that was pretty cool when I found out.
This musical was quite, how do you say...daring, for the time that it was put on Broadway, the main story follows two sets of gay couples, living in the 70s, affairs and cheating, a kid in the middle of it, the whole shabang! Still their are a few aspects that are still relatively safe and traditional as one would put it but still, how was this on Broadway in the 90s? (I'm not complaining, I love Falsettos so much, I'm just curious:) )
this is an industry that was still reeling from the mass death of many in their community. most people don’t talk about it but after the golden age of theater in the 1960’s, the 70’s saw the area filled with seediness. then the AIDS crisis of the 1980’s came around. i can only make the assumption that everyone in the audience here lost someone due to the crisis. there a book called “razzle dazzle” that explains this a lot better than i could. but after you learn about this, a lot of shows set in the 70’s begin to make more sense.
Theater was more expecting of lgbt themes a lot sooner than the world in general. Take for example shows like rent, kinky boots, even boys in the band.
It's really interesting getting to see different interpretations of the characters. Especially Jason. I like Anthony's version better when he's debating about whether or not he might be gay too. Anthony sounds a lot more worried and I like that. But I much prefer this kids take on the line "Cause I'm too smart for my own good". Something about him really sells that he believes it
Every human being who loves musical theatre should have seen this. It still remains the best musical that I have ever seen (and I have seen them all). It shows that less is more, just look at the simple set and props....no dry ice, helicopters, etc.. Just incredible lyrics, music, and the amazing use of character to tell a story. Kevin Kelly, the theatre reviewer for the Boston Globe called it "an eloquent masterpiece" in his 1993 review. That was an understatement in my opinion.
I have seen many Broadway musicals in my day. Over one hundred original and first run shows since 1980. I can honestly say without heistation that Falsettos in 1992 is the best musical I have ever seen in NY. The ensemble cast, simple set, lyrics, and use of character to tell a story is a perfect example of theatre art. Every theater lover should have seen this one, it is a masterpiece. Chip Zien and Barbara Walsh shine in every performance they give.
I saw March of the Falsettos in 1980 and marvelled at it's musical brilliance and ended up seeing it half a dozen times. Then I saw Falsettoland a decade later which devastated me with it's sensitivity and humanity. Years later I saw a regional production of Falsettos which is the combination of the two shows and was enchanted and remain grateful to Mr Finn for writing such a masterpiece of musical theatre that I could see again and again.
When I clicked on this, I did NOT think I'd recognize anyone in the cast. But having watched the original Into the Woods more times than I can count, I thought 'The baker!!' as soon as Wendel opened his mouth. 🤩
i really like the 90s version, it has that feel of like a bonded family and neighborhood that i've always wanted, especially with whizzer shaking hands with trina and talking with mendel and stuff.
I come back to this video very often, because Andrew Rannells fell in love with broadway because of this very performance, and I fell in love with theatre by watching the 2016 revival of falsettos. It’s like poetry :)
Sorry to say but this performance is so much better than the tony one of 2017. They actually used their time well, instead of rushing a 6 minute song into like 2 minutes.
Karlie Starr he has such a unique and amazing voice and i love it. i was introduced to him through the into the woods recording as i'm sure all modern theatre kids who know him have
Chip Zien's Marvin is freaking brilliant. If you can find clips of the original production please do, because just seeing his performance is worth it. He has this manic energy that's unmatched. It truly feels like Mendel was written with him in mind.
I remember when A Chorus Line came out. I was 15. It was the first time on Broadway that a gay character discussed his life. It was awesome. It’s still my favorite musical and always will be.
how did we go from “i like how he swings the bat, it’s good how he swings the bat. but why does he have to throw like that?” to “it’s weird how he swings the bat, it’s weird how he swings the bat. and why does he have to throw like that?”
Woah.....I am soo freaked out!!! I used to listen to this CD endlessly for years when I was at Drama School in the late 90's. So amazing to actually add a FACE to a voice. Strange..It all came out as I imagined..No punn intended! Thanks for posting.
The moment Marvin started singing I immediately recognized Michael Rupert from Legally Blonde and it’s funny that Christian Borle was in that with him and also played Marvin in the revivals cast 😂
This performance is when Andrew Rannells fell in love with theatre.
He's now part of the revival cast 😭😭😭😭
Adam Walker where did you find that out?
Rebecca Marples He said so in an interview i believe
@DefectiveTicTac I B E L I E V E
K P3 *insert Andrew Rannells licking his lips*
@Heather Hamilton czcams.com/video/4t4yp4ujUuA/video.html 😭
how did we go from "spiky families" to "sPiKy LeSbIaNs"
ashton liebermann its a major improvement
reese's puffs true
1992 folks
We progressively got gayer
It’s a big improvement
The guy who plays Marvin is the guy who plays Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde the Musical. With Christian Borle
Cayla Hadaway And The Falsettos revival just ended and Christian Borle was Marvin
Cayla Hadaway I KNEW IT HIS VOICE SOUNDED LIKE IT HAHAHA
Cayla Hadaway lol i noticed that to!!!
Cayla Hadaway I was trying to remember who that was!
Cayla Hadaway Thats who it is!!!!!!
the baseball game is so aggressive
"we're sitting and watching JASON play baseball, we're watching JASON play baseball-"
Honestly. You can watch their heads bob when they say "JASON"
If you think this is aggressive listen to Marvin Hits Trina
@@marshall9003 OBC
@@marshall9003 we love marvin yelling WHACK
c’mon… JASON is supposed to be the point…
News from the future:
Falsettos performs at the Tony Awards with Christian, Andrew, and the Great Boner of 2017.
THE GREAT BONER OF 2017 IM DYIFBDN
Heyo I use your avatar on my personal account
Peggy hahahhahahajajh
Peggy I just choked on my damn coffee thanks
OH MY GOSH YES HAHAHA
It's funny how they avoid saying lesbians and homosexuals...
eilidh I know but this was the 90's
eilidh I'm mean rent wasn't even given a chance because the world isn't as accepting as it was
eilidh because at the tonys they can't say anything that is a curse or anything with sex in it
Milo is Very high im sorry, i know this comment is 2 years old but, what do you mean about rent not given a chance?
They performed at the Tony’s, and performed Seasons of Love, and La vie boheme A & B, where they sang the you know, slurs. So why couldnt they said the word homosexuals lmao
Did they say the real words in the actual production and they just cut it out for the tonys?
I never realized how many lyrics they changed in the 2016 revival. Personally, I still prefer the 2016 cast..that’s just my opinion, though.
Mr. Maxibillion
I do too
Same, I’ve noticed I’ve gotten a lot of hate form preferring the revival...
Me too, but I think that's because I listened and watched the revival first. Idk, it just comes more natural to me. This is iconic though.
I think I like the 2016 version of the lyrics better mostly cause it’s more modern and relevant.
I will respectfully disagree with said opinion
kind of cracking up that they replaced 'homosexuals' with 'screwy families' like what are you trying to censor? do you know what this show is about
jessie rose didn't they also take out the word lesbian? Stupid early 90s.
First thing I noticed..haha...silly TV
Then immediately say "My father's a homo" 😆 What exactly are they censoring?
Yet they put in the song "My Father's a homo"???
+I stand with WADA No. It was a marketing choice, nothing to do with any network. They were trying to position the show as a story about unconventional Jewish families and complicated relationships (which it is) not another "gay musical" (which it also is). The result was that some people bought tickets, thinking they were going to see a light-hearted musical comedy about Jewish families on the Upper West Side, and ended up watching a story about gay men dying of Aids and families being torn apart. The original Broadway production ran for a year, and heavily discounted tickets were available for the whole run.
Wow, it’s weird to hear Jason not sound like Jason...
I thought it was kinda similar
Ikr?
he does sound like jason, if you wanna say he doesn’t sound like anthony rosenthal then.... no shit.
Moon the Person Must be killer at parties.
1992 Jason sounds *kinda* like revival cast Jason, but okay then
Why didn't that kid get more work? In 3 minutes, he's easily one of the best child actors I've ever seen. His expressions are cracking me up.
That's Jonathan Kaplan; he was nominated for a Tony for this performance. I have no idea what happened to him post-Falsettos.
www.jonathanckaplan.com/#about
His website shows his resume and what he's done after Falsettos, here you go :)
+MiMi Star Thanks! I had forgotten that he starred on Bway with Natalie Portman in "Anne Frank" (though it makes sense: James Lapine directed both Falsettos and "Anne Frank") I'm just not sure why he lists "member of Mensa" on his resume. Yuck! I understand the appeal of joining Mensa for folks who didn't go to college and/or who live in remote areas (and want the network for friendship and/or dating) and/or who are worried about being underestimated (some fashion models join, hoping people will stop assuming they are mentally shallow), but Jon is a California-based Stanford grad. What was he thinking?
AlbertO You're welcome, happy to help!
And yeah that's odd, he definitely shouldn't have put that on his resume.
Disgruntled Cashier um please look up Anthony rosenthal if you don't know who he is. I beg to differ
Whizzer's entrance is iconic
eye on the borle
I snorted lol
E g g
Toadally Anonymous I love how simple things like EGG are just, understood. Musical theatre people are different
Barbara Walsh is just awkwardly in-between two very large man-spreads during the baseball game,,,
HAHAHAHAHA I WENT BACK AND UR SO RIGHT
very in character for trina bahahaha
ive never seen or heard the original 90's casting until now and im realizing how close they got to the original cast's voices for the 2016 revival and im kinda scared not gonna lie
When Jason started dining I had to replay it because this actor and the one in 2016 (Anthony?) sounded so similar. Also the lesbian from next door who is also a caterer looks so similar
@@Gracehasyoutube Not to mention Marvin's casting is so similar both voice and appearance wise.
@@ethanant8325 they really did the casting well in the 2016 version
@@ethanant8325 the guy who played Marvin here was in legally blonde with Christian Borle and thought that he would make a great Marvin. I thought that was pretty cool when I found out.
@@ers6764 oooh makes sense, because he is truly perfect for the role
This musical was quite, how do you say...daring, for the time that it was put on Broadway, the main story follows two sets of gay couples, living in the 70s, affairs and cheating, a kid in the middle of it, the whole shabang! Still their are a few aspects that are still relatively safe and traditional as one would put it but still, how was this on Broadway in the 90s? (I'm not complaining, I love Falsettos so much, I'm just curious:) )
Broadway is a gay business that has a massive gay audience that’s how
this is an industry that was still reeling from the mass death of many in their community. most people don’t talk about it but after the golden age of theater in the 1960’s, the 70’s saw the area filled with seediness. then the AIDS crisis of the 1980’s came around. i can only make the assumption that everyone in the audience here lost someone due to the crisis. there a book called “razzle dazzle” that explains this a lot better than i could.
but after you learn about this, a lot of shows set in the 70’s begin to make more sense.
Theater was more expecting of lgbt themes a lot sooner than the world in general. Take for example shows like rent, kinky boots, even boys in the band.
Ashton i don’t understand what you mean by kinky boots? that show came out in 2012
I mean broadway is kinda gay all in itself so they got away with it (i'm saying "got away" because this was the early 90's)
That moment when you realize professor Callahan was Marvin back in the day!!!! 😱😱😱😱
aaaaaAAAAAA OMG
WAIT A SEC
Makes sense 🤷♀️
Christian Borle met the original Martin
the assistant toke the bosses role
You know, I thought i recognized Mendel from somewhere, didn't realize that he was the original Baker.
Abby Rose He's also the original Marvin from In Trousers!
CHIP 👏 MOTHAFUCKIN 👏 ZIEN
OHHHHHH
OH MY GOD, THAT MAKES SO MUCH MORE SENSE
Also the voice of howard the duck
It's really interesting getting to see different interpretations of the characters. Especially Jason. I like Anthony's version better when he's debating about whether or not he might be gay too. Anthony sounds a lot more worried and I like that. But I much prefer this kids take on the line "Cause I'm too smart for my own good". Something about him really sells that he believes it
No one else can seem to deliever the line "who can not play baseball play baseball" just as amazingly as them.
Bradley Egan hm
Every human being who loves musical theatre should have seen this. It still remains the best musical that I have ever seen (and I have seen them all). It shows that less is more, just look at the simple set and props....no dry ice, helicopters, etc.. Just incredible lyrics, music, and the amazing use of character to tell a story. Kevin Kelly, the theatre reviewer for the Boston Globe called it "an eloquent masterpiece" in his 1993 review. That was an understatement in my opinion.
agreed,, same with the revival also. they only used a cube and turned that into props.
Some serious shade at Miss Saigon 😂
@@matenain3101 LOLL but tbh falsettos and miss Saigon are both so legendary
the miss saigon shade is hilarous
when the only show better is hadestown then you know its good
Breaking News: Falsettos is returning to Broadway starring Christian Borle, Andrew Rannels, and Stephanie J Block
Fuck yeah.
Michael I. Haber sjb is a goddess amongst men
YA DONT SAAAAYYY
Mendel jumping with his arms up in the air is the best thing I’ve ever seen so far
Chip Zien in general is the best thing I've seen so far (so far being life)
@@confetti_kisses427 lol wasn't chip zien Marvin from in trousers? (A falsettos sequel)
@@1ovebr4ins58 yes haha
"Screwy families"
I see what you did there, Falsettos. I see what you did there, changing that lyric.
how the hell can we get the 1992 performance of Falsettos in full but we can't get the 2017 version
Jesse The Memester You can buy it on Amazon Prime and it's with the OBC (2016) cast
Jesse The Memester ahem, look up Welcome To Andy Randy Land
Jesse The Memester czcams.com/video/A69qiMcYsbw/video.html
The performance is literally CZcams, a professional recording
Ikr?
I have seen many Broadway musicals in my day. Over one hundred original and first run shows since 1980. I can honestly say without heistation that Falsettos in 1992 is the best musical I have ever seen in NY. The ensemble cast, simple set, lyrics, and use of character to tell a story is a perfect example of theatre art. Every theater lover should have seen this one, it is a masterpiece. Chip Zien and Barbara Walsh shine in every performance they give.
Mike Bibeault this makes me more excited for the revival!
the whizzers are always so PRETTY
This is how I first imagined Mendel looking when I heard the revival
@Leah Crossan March of Falsettos is a musical as well?
@@confetti_kisses427 Falsettos is March of the Falsettos (Act 1) and Falsettoland (Act 2) combined in one show
@@rinina ah okay, thank you!
The instrumental break after "who cannot play baseball play" is the reason I am alive
I saw March of the Falsettos in 1980 and marvelled at it's musical brilliance and ended up seeing it half a dozen times. Then I saw Falsettoland a decade later which devastated me with it's sensitivity and humanity. Years later I saw a regional production of Falsettos which is the combination of the two shows and was enchanted and remain grateful to Mr Finn for writing such a masterpiece of musical theatre that I could see again and again.
donovan3535 if you love seeing falsettos that much oh boy do I have some good news for you
Carolee Carmello as Cordelia is making me very happy.
Lucartisana love her
me too i love her
When I clicked on this, I did NOT think I'd recognize anyone in the cast. But having watched the original Into the Woods more times than I can count, I thought 'The baker!!' as soon as Wendel opened his mouth. 🤩
OMG I SEE IT NOW
i wish they dressed more like this in the revival for some scenes
Okay, I looove the revival, but this medley is so much more impressive than what the revival cast did at the Tonys. Mad respect!
This has the most chaotic energy
i love michael rupert so much, his voice is so soothing. same with stephen
i like that the guy who plays Mendel in Falsettos played Marvin in the prequel In Trousers
3:24 Take a breath and let it out and ˢʷᶦⁿᵍ
SHHHH IM CRYING
i really like the 90s version, it has that feel of like a bonded family and neighborhood that i've always wanted, especially with whizzer shaking hands with trina and talking with mendel and stuff.
I come back to this video very often, because Andrew Rannells fell in love with broadway because of this very performance, and I fell in love with theatre by watching the 2016 revival of falsettos. It’s like poetry :)
JASON’S GLASSES HES SO CUTE I LOVE
Sorry to say but this performance is so much better than the tony one of 2017. They actually used their time well, instead of rushing a 6 minute song into like 2 minutes.
I like the 2017 one better. But no one asked me. But I have to agree this one has its charms.
Love that Chip was originally Marvin and then was Mendel then Baker
I adore the revival cast, but Zien as Mendel was just about perfection IMO!
IM SORRY BUT I LOVE THIS JASON???
Freakin love Chip ZIen!!! One of my favourite Broadway voices :)
Karlie Starr he has such a unique and amazing voice and i love it. i was introduced to him through the into the woods recording as i'm sure all modern theatre kids who know him have
this is so 80's I love it
Trina’s really pretty
Barbara Walsh is a queen honestly
True that
Ikr😞
I love how passionite chip zain is
Jason knew what he was doing when he asked Whizzer to the baseball
Wow the original casting is really good, I can really feel each character, I’d like to see this full version in high quality
There’s a full-length bootleg on youtube if you search it
I want Jasons shirt so bad
CHIP ZIEN!!!
Chip Zien's Marvin is freaking brilliant. If you can find clips of the original production please do, because just seeing his performance is worth it. He has this manic energy that's unmatched. It truly feels like Mendel was written with him in mind.
I remember when A Chorus Line came out. I was 15. It was the first time on Broadway that a gay character discussed his life. It was awesome. It’s still my favorite musical and always will be.
Mine too.
the 1992 cast and the 2016 cast both have their own feel to them, and i love both!
even if this recording has potato quality, I still love it and that's how you know this entire musical is a bop
how did we go from “i like how he swings the bat, it’s good how he swings the bat. but why does he have to throw like that?” to “it’s weird how he swings the bat, it’s weird how he swings the bat. and why does he have to throw like that?”
He got worse at swinging the bat
Was Mendel the baker in into the woods?
AriannaWilliams22 yes
I love og falsettos so much it hurts
Woah.....I am soo freaked out!!! I used to listen to this CD endlessly for years when I was at Drama School in the late 90's. So amazing to actually add a FACE to a voice. Strange..It all came out as I imagined..No punn intended! Thanks for posting.
I love how the community's humor mostly hasn't changed
please the actor playing mendel literally looks exactly like mendel should look lmao
Chip Zien was perfection as Mendel. his "you can do it" with the arm movement cracks me up
i was like “marvin sounds like prof callahan from legally blonde the musical” and it was him LOL BAHAHAHAH
chip zien is so fucking good as mendel
I love Chip Zien so much
I found it funny that the guy who plays Marvin in this cast worked with Christian in legally blonde and now Christian played Marvin in the revival.
Ahead of its time.
damn that gave me chills, this company is amazing
"i like how he swings the bat" to "its weird how he swings the bat"
The moment Marvin started singing I immediately recognized Michael Rupert from Legally Blonde and it’s funny that Christian Borle was in that with him and also played Marvin in the revivals cast 😂
This is lowkey my favorite thing now
both of mendel’s actors sound remarkably similar
I think both Falsettos are good in there own way!
1:39 is that the guy that plays as the lawyer in the musical of legally blonde
Yes he is...Michael Rupert
im pissing myself at whizzer’s entrance in the baseball game
I may or may not be attracted to the entire tight knit family trio.... oops
this mendel 💖💖💖
confirmed the whole cast is performing at this years tonys!!! Can't wait!!!!
This is actually so good
I was expecting it to be at least a little bit bad.
/
BUT IT ISNT
Fucking love falsettos
The kid playing Jason is sooo good !
A terrific show! Cleverly done with a fantastic score.
it's funny how much the new cast sounds like the old cast
Jason...looks like the kid from a christmas story.?
it’s so weird seeing The Baker in modern(ish) clothing
This just makes me so happy
love this cast!
This is so cute and I can't tell why
the majestic music when Whizzer comes out at the baseball game 🥰🥰🥰
This musical is so underrated aaaaa
Aww Carolee Carmello :)
I completely agree
I am obsessed with this video
As a huge fan of falsettos and 80s-90s things this is a dream
what makes me sad is that for the tony awards they weren't even allowed to say "homosexuals"
then decades later in 2019 two girls kissed for the perfromance of "the prom" so that's super cool
I just love Michael Rupert’s voice so much
I love Chip Zien so much oh my god
It's happening tonight!! I'm ready to see it :')
i wonder will they recreate this at the tonys this year 🤔
You probably saw, but they just did "A Day in Falsettoland"
they preformed the great boner of 2017 smh fake fans
Billie 😂😂😭😂😭😂
Billie JNHBFRDCTFGVHJ
caden THIS COMMENT IS 3 YEARS OLD BUT IT STILL SENDS ME EVERYTIME I SEE IT AHEHSHHAHA
Haha, it's Prof. Callahan from Legally Blonde the Musical!
xaruiz and Christian borle (emmett) played his role in the revival
When can we have a Tony performance of “Four Jews in a Room Bitching”?