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In 1992 at the height of the AIDS crisis, “Falsettos” took to Broadway for a brief but bountiful run that netted seven Tony Award nominations, while taking home trophies for “Best Book of a Musical” and “Best Original Score.” Yet outside of its original run and a few Australian productions, it essentially disappeared from view until a 2016 Lincoln Center Theater revival earned four more Tony considerations.

“Falsettos” isn’t exclusive to any religion, orientation or era, which alongside the thoroughly developed characters and multiple plotlines that keep everyone wondering exactly what will come next, adds up to enough for another chance at acceptance.

That edition is the focus at the James M. Nederlander Theatre through June 9, which according to the spot-on description on show’s website, “revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. It’s a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family… and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories.”

Those intertwining scenarios weren’t nearly as common when the musical originally debuted as they are now, let alone when it was set in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, but the laughs and longings aren’t timestamped in any way whatsoever. Although there are certainly dramatic elements of loved ones being pulled in different directions, especially when a looming tragedy sneaks up on everyone, there are ample giggles to keep it in the comedy category thanks to toe-tapping tunes that will be the first to point their fingers towards each over the top personality.

Given the fact that Marvin’s family is Jewish, many elements of the surrounding culture are lovingly lampooned with a similar but much softer irreverence as “The Book Of Mormon,” while the weightier moments perhaps play out a bit like a precursor to “Rent.” But “Falsettos” isn’t exclusive to any religion, orientation or era, which alongside the thoroughly developed characters and multiple plotlines that keep everyone wondering exactly what will come next, adds up to enough for another chance at acceptance.

“Falsettos” continues at the James M. Nederlander Theatre through Jun. 9. For additional details, visit FalsettosBroadway.com and BroadwayInChicago.com.

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