Johanna Austin
Theatre season is here, and Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company is thrilled to open its 2025/26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos. Directed by Kevin Glaccum, Falsettos is a poignant and deeply human story about love, family, and the beautifully unconventional ways we choose to define them.
The Arden’s production of William Finn and James Lapine’s beloved musical comes to life on the F. Otto Haas Stage with previews beginning September 25, opening night on October 4, and runs through October 26.
Falsettos, told entirely through William Finn’s brilliant music and lyrics, tells the story of Marvin (Steve Pacek), navigating life after leaving his wife, Trina (Katherine Fried), and son, Jason (Joey Caroto), to be with his lover, Whizzer (Will Stephan Connell). Set in the early 80s, the play explores the humor, heartbreak, and complexity of finding connection in a world shadowed by the emerging AIDS crisis. Audiences will get introduced to other characters like Cordelia (Jessica Money), Mendel (Ari Axelrod), and Dr. Charlotte (Jessica Johnson), who, amidst the chaos, form new bonds and redefine what family can be.
**If you're interested, we are more than happy to set up interviews for you with director Kevin Glaccum and members of the cast to discuss the production and the themes that tie into the world today.**
We’d love to reserve tickets for you and your family to experience the production! Below are several date and time options for Falsettos. Just let me know which performance works best for you and how many tickets you’ll need, and I’ll be happy to take care of the arrangements.
Falsettos Show Dates/Times:
Saturday, September 27 at 7 p.m. **PREVIEW**
Sunday, September 28 at 2 p.m. ** PREVIEW**
Saturday, October 4 at 7 p.m. **OPENING NIGHT**
Sunday, October 5 at 2 & 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8 at 2 & 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m.
Friday, October 10 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 11 at 2 & 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 12 at 2 p.m.