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Runs approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including one intermission
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Nick Bowling ~ + Director
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William Finn Music, Lyrics, and Book
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James Lapine Book
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William Carlos Angulo Movement Director
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Otto Vogel Music Director, Conductor
Cast
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Eli Vander Griend Jason (alternating)
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Jackson Evans * Mendel
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Sharriese Hamilton * Dr. Charlotte
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Elizabeth Stenholt Cordelia
Production Team
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Maggie Fullilove-Nugent Lighting Designer
- Batsmoke Entertainment Roller Skating Instruction
- Amanda Blanco Floor Manager
- Deborah Blumenthal Production Dramaturg
- Alek Boggio Percussion
- Emily Brown Assistant Lighting Supervisor
- Christine Burquest A2
- Eva Butcher Bassoon
- Harper Caruso Synthesizer
- Sophie Creutz Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax
- Josiah Croegaert Lighting Designer
- Maddie Curtin Young Performer Supervisor
- Lucy Elkin Assistant Costume Designer
- Stephanie Farina Sound Designer
- Sammi Grant Vocal and Dialect Consultant
- Theresa Ham # Costume Designer
- Katrina Herrmann * Assistant Stage Manager
- Lauren M. Nichols Associate Scenic Designer
- Kate Ocker * Production Stage Manager
- Sarah Ramos Sound Designer
- Arnel Sancianco # Scenic Designer
- Molly Sharfstein Assistant Dramaturg
- Myesha-Tiara Assistant Director
- Sebastian Van Horn Wardrobe Technician/Deck Crew
- Sheryl Williams Culture and Consent Consultant
Understudies
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Jodi Gage Trina
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Dan Gold Marvin/Dance Captain
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Natalie Renee Savoy Cordelia, Dr. Charlotte
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Sam Shankman Mendel
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Josh Pablo Szabo Whizzer
* Member of Actors Equity Association
# Member of United Scenic Artists
~ Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
+ TimeLine Company Member
^ TimeLine Associate Artist
§ TimeLine Playwrights Collective
Features
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Windy City Times
November 1, 2024
[Director Nick] Bowling says Falsettos overlaps the missions of both companies. For TimeLine, there’s the historical cultural moments depicted in the musical. And Bowling adds that with Falsettos, Court Theatre is exploring “the classic gay canon” of theater literature that treats the gay protagonist “as a leading man who is incredibly flawed.” It’s a contrast to gay men typically being depicted as a token comic sidekick or traumatized victim in most mainstream media during the 1980s and ’90s.
—Scott Morgan
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Windy City Times
November 9, 2024
What I love about Falsettos is that it is a queer story. It’s Marvin’s story, so it’s queer. But at the end of the day, it really is about family. I think it is about issues that, no matter how you identify, you can relate to. That’s what makes it feel so rare.
—Brian Kirst
Reviews
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Chicago Tribune
November 18, 2024
“★★★★…better than the 2016 Broadway revival…This is a very special show, one of the best Chicago productions of the year”
—Chris Jones
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Chicago Sun-Times
November 18, 2024
“★★★★…as witty and impressively sophisticated as ever—a deeply meaningful reflection on what our world is like today…a superlative set of performances”
—Steven Oxman
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WGN's Behind the Curtain
November 17, 2024
“The casting is nothing short of sheer perfection…Falsettos is exactly what theater should be…unforgettable. Don’t miss it!”
—Paul Lisnek
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Newcity Stage
November 22, 2024
“Electrifying…[Bowling] directs and brings nuanced emotions, color and velocity to this heart-raising and heartbreaking coming-out and coming-of-age story….The cast is universally superb and delivers intimacy, emotional truths and comedy…Falsettos is an important reminder of the power of love. It’s the perfect lesson at this imperfect time.”
—Sara Stern
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Chicago Reader
November 19, 2024
“With music direction by recent Northwestern graduate Otto Vogel and movement direction by William Carlos Angulo, Bowling’s cast hits the right notes in this oddball of a tearjerker.”
—Emily McClanathan
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Around the Town Chicago
November 16, 2024
“The direction by Nick Bowling is flawless and the cast could not be any better…I will tell you that this is probably one of the best productions of the year and there are a great number of solid productions at our area theaters for the holiday season.”
—Alan Breslof
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PicksInSix
November 18, 2024
“One of the most enjoyable, heartfelt and moving productions you will ever see…For those of us who lived through this period, [Court and] TimeLine’s Falsettos is a moving tribute to the memory of all who passed and renews our commitment to those whose lives have been immeasurably changed. For everyone else, it serves as a reminder of the importance of cherishing our relationships and instills in us a better understanding of the universal power of love, kindness and acceptance.”
—Ed Tracy
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Buzz Center Stage
November 17, 2024
“Director Nick Bowling and music director Otto Vogel present a faithful, high-end revival that will delight fans…The cast rises to the occasion wonderfully”
—John Accrocco
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Let's Play Theatrical Reviews
November 16, 2024
“It skillfully navigates the intricacies of love’s complexities, leaving a lasting impression. The characters’ struggles and triumphs make it a memorable and thought-provoking musical experience.”
—Rick McCain
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Talkin' Broadway
November 18, 2024
“The cast here is truly something special, and Bowling, Vogel, and Angulo bring out the best in them.”
—Christine Malcom
Discussions & Events
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FALSETTOS: Post-Show Discussion with James Lapine
Thursday, November 14 Read More -
FALSETTOS: Virtual Discussion with Cast Members
Tuesday, November 19 at 7pm Read More -
Exploring History's Ripples: The '70s Sexual Revolution, the AIDS Crisis, and Today's LGBTQIA+ Community
Sunday, November 24 at 4:45pm Read More