The Marvin Songs : Three One-Act Musicals

A decade ago, in two strikingly original one-act musicals, In Trousers and March of the Falsettos, William Finn started a character named Marvin on a journey of self-discovery that struck an exuberant chord with critics and audiences alike. Now, Marvin finds himself in Falsettoland and Finn is firmly established as one of the most intriguing composers/lyricists working today. Here, together in one exclusive hardcover volume is the complete libretto of Finn's extraordinary "Marvin Songs." Marvin is funny sensitive, and bewildered by life. He is married to Trina, devoted to his son Jason, and in love with a man named Whizzer. In the course of this hilarious and moving journey, Marvin comes to terms with his sexual preference, Trina marries Marvin's psychiatrist, Mendel, Jason comes of age, and Whizzer falls victim to AIDS. Through Finn's one-of-a-kind lyrics and the imaginative collaboration of James Lapine (co-winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Sunday in the Park with George), Marvin's confusion, obsession, love, and loss are totally compelling. With their unique talents perfectly in sync, Finn and Lapine "pull off the balancing act between satire and seriousness brilliantly." --Michael Kuchwara, AP