My Favorite Musicals

Summary: "Falsettos" the musical follows the story of Marvin, a gay man, his wife Trina, and their son Jason, as their lives are disrupted when Marvin leaves Trina for a man named Whizzer. The musical also delves into issues of faith, co-parenting, and the LGBTQ+ experience, all set against the backdrop of 1970s and 1980s New York City.

Summary: Spring Awakening is a rock musical Set in 19th-century Germany, follows teenagers struggling with puberty, sexuality, and strict societal rules. Melchior and Wendla begin a relationship, while their friend Moritz collapses under academic pressure. The musical explores themes of repression, miscommunication between adults and teens, and the painful journey into adulthood.

Summary: The Last Five Years is a two-person musical about the rise and fall of a five-year relationship between aspiring novelist Jamie Wellerstein and actress Cathy Hiatt, forward and backward.

Summary: Parade is a powerful historical musical set in the American South, Atlanta in the early 1900s. It centers on a Jewish factory manager and his wife, whose quiet, distant marriage is tested when a shocking event shakes their community.