#marvin x whizzer

[marvins-flat-tie]

Please appreciate the 1993 TOFL choreography

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[shamelessly-obsessed]

Random little whizzvin doodle from last night (aka 1 am)

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[lost-and-found0000]

The Games I Play

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[purplehalnw]

Guys I think Falsettos has become my new hyperfixation.

Like I cannot go a day without thinking about the complexities of Marvin's internalized homophobia and all the reasons for why he was an asshole.

I can't stop thinking about the little things in the proshot like Marvin worriedly saying "what?!" after Whizzer said that he "needs a man" or Marvin trying to say "Baby I'm sorry" after hitting Trina.

I can't stop thinking about Marvin's development with him becoming more accepting of his sexuality and admitting his love to Whizzer and even calling him "baby" (I cannot tell the amount of times I watched that moment guys 😭) and Marvin making friends with Cordelia and Charlotte as a way to show him getting over his misogyny and no longer just trying to fake romantic relationships with women.

I can't stop thinking about how it was implied that Marvin also passed of aids soon after and how devastating that must be for the tight knit family.

I can't stop thinking about the idea of Cordelia and Charlotte finally getting married when it became legal and everyone being happy and sad because Marvin and Whizzer should've also gotten to this point goddamn it.

I usually don't feel this emotional about the stuff I watch but omg you guys I haven't felt this way since I watched Nimona 😭

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[gwenster]

were you silent or were you silenced ?!

not my recording !!

#falsettos #the marvin trilogy #marvin x whizzer #marvin falsettos #whizzer brown

[the-theatre-swiftie]

“what’s your favorite falsettos song”

obviously it’s i’m breaking down but there’s-

“THATS SUCH A BASIC FUCKING BITCH ANSWER”

ALRIGHT YOU WANT A REAL ANSWER JOEY?!?!?!?

THE CHESS GAME, BUT SPECIFICALLY THE PART WHERE THEY SAY “life’s a sham and every move is wrong” BECAUSE IT SOUNDS SO ANGELIC AND CRISP AND THE WHOLE PART IS LYRICALLY GENIUS

LOOK IT UP.

#falsettos #the chess game #what’s your favorite pop tart #marvin falsettos #whizzer falsettos #marvin x whizzer #ITS SO GOOD

[notar1ana]

Words cannot describe how much I love this little hop and leg cross during Whizzer’s Going Down in the 1985 production of In Trousers

#falsettos #in trousers #Marvin #March of the falsettos #falsettoland #marvin x whizzer #whizvin #gay #william finn #bill finn #whizzer brown #Whizzer going down #whizzers going down #isn’t it delightful playing easy?

[froggosalad]

redrew that one image as whizzer and marvin

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[sh0rt-insomniac]

it’s so swell, damn it

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[eliwithab]

took me ages but i finished! :)

unlikely lovers always makes me tear up a little, sometimes more than what would i do just because they’re so.. hopeful, yet not?? and they’re still trying to find the best in it. supporting each other and loving in spite of it. love makes me sad sometimes. or maybe im just emotional rn lmfao

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[andrewrannells1]

GYAT DAMN BRO

#andrew rannells #book of mormon #falsettos #marvin falsettos #whizzer brown #whizzer falsettos #whizvin #marvin x whizzer

[thekingofspin]

ITS CALLED FALSETTOS BECAUSE EVERYTHING IN IT IS FALSE

"everything will be alright"

FALSE.

what a load of Barnacles

why did I let myself watch this?

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[shamelessly-obsessed]

“Marvin and the boy live happily ever after… that’s a sickening thought” - In Trousers (Marvins Giddy Seizures Part 2)

I did indeed restrain from posting this during pride month

Apologies in advance

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[tubulootz]

i need falsettos bffs to non stop ramble to

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[sav3yee]

"Whizzer takes me by the neck..."

"What is this, wash and wear?"

"Whizzer has unlimited knowledge of... dreck."

#typically I hide from drawing side profiles like I hide from sunlight but drawing these silly silly guys have been good practice #I love falsettos sm #this musical has taken me by the neck #falsettos #marvin falsettos #whizzer brown #whizzer falsettos #marvin x whizzer #whizzvin #my art

[gwenster]

This Had Better Come to a Stop (March of the Falsettos)

Per usual, Marvin is projecting his misogyny onto the people in his life. This statement demonstrates Marvin's insistence for Whizzer to take on a domestic role in their relationship as he attempts to compensate for the lack of a housewife role in his life following his divorce. He wants Whizzer to take over Trina’s previous role with no complaints; in “Tight Knit Family (Reprise)” Marvin literally states, “I want a wife who knows what love is” as if he wants a wife when we clearly know that is not the case.

Not only that, it demonstrates Marvin’s continual disrespect for Whizzer’s emotions as the statement clearly shows his disregard for whatever Whizzer is feeling: “hating him” or “needing him.” Marvin doesn’t believe that Whizzer loves him and so he self-sabotages through dismissing his own, and Whizzer’s, emotions.

Marvin’s self-centeredness is not something the musical shies away from admitting and thus us a prime example of just that. It highlights Marvin’s selfish nature, prioritizing his own needs and desires over Whizzer’s.

The subject of the lyrics pertaining to food is so fitting. The continued textual theme of food in the Marvin Trilogy is one of my favorite things to point out and it deserves its own analysis post but for now I’ll stick to writing about how these lyrics highlight Marvin’s particular relationship with meals and cooking. With a concept like this that unmistakably dates all the way back to the sequel, with In Trousers specifically honing in on his obsession with meals with songs like, “How Marvin Eats His Breakfast” and continues to plague the rest of the trilogy.

This Had Better Come to a Stop (Falsettos)

The lyrics in Falsettos differ. I am curious as to why the lyrics were replaced. In the context of Marvin’s character and the pair's relationship, the remark is so meaningful that its removal feels like a missed opportunity; I almost feel robbed due to its absence. Not that I dislike the new lyrics by any means; rather, I adore them.

The entire exchange between Marvin and Whizzer during the beginning of this number is truly one of my favorite scenes in the entire musical. The acting in this singular minute of dialogue is breathtaking, it’s so grounded and characterizes the pair insanely well.

Even though it’s directed at Whizzer, Marvin’s remark on how “Life can be wonderful” is him reassuring himself of that fact, not Whizzer. In this scene, he shows no regard for Whizzer’s emotions; continuing the very one sided nature of the exchange the two are enduring.

Following the reflection of his life, he narrows down his analysis, remarking on his relationship with Whizzer. With his words now partially directed at the other he states, “Isn’t this wonderful?” seemingly giving Whizzer the floor to voice his opinion. Which, in the proshot, Whizzer eagerly does, or rather, attempts to. He begins to reply in an effort to soothe the other and point out the truth in his statement, but an insecure Marvin, who admittedly enjoys picking fights over trivial issues, interrupts him, continuing to stir the pot.

Whizzer’s actions heavily contrast his nature in previous scenes. Unlike “The Thrill of First Love” which introduces us to their relationship, describing how both Marvin and Whizzer both enjoy fighting stating how “of all the lesser passions” they “like fighting most.” Marvin is still acting under this notion. Despite this, Whizzer acts maturely in this situation, making an effort to have a sincere discussion. This is the first time we see Whizzer’s genuine investment in the committed aspect of their relationship, showing there is more to him than originally presented. It’s just another example of how he’s not so great at continuing his facade of not wanting something serious while actively pursuing exactly that. Namely how it explicitly states that he’s had dinners with Marvin’s immediate family and has familiarized himself with his child to the extent that he has.

As previously mentioned, the acting in this scene is amazing. Depending on the performance there are plenty of conclusions that can be drawn from their own interpretations and I’ve had varying ones over the years but it’s undeniable that their body language speaks volumes.

I wish I had access to any stage directions from this moment, but alas I will just be describing what I see:

Whizzer is provoked and stands up to emphasize his point. Marvin then grabs the collar of Whizzer’s suit and shakes him while proclaiming “Life can be wonderful.” He lets go and continues with “Isn’t this wonderful?” Following this Whizzer reaches out to reassure him but Marvin is quick to push him away to which Whizzer flinches or at least experiences a full-body pause to represent shock or dismay and he spends the rest of the confrontation stone faced after freezing up.

Marvin’s display is insanely contradicting, he speaks so gently at moments yet aggressive is at the same time. Due to this Whizzer is left confused, scared even, during their interaction with his whole demeanor changing when Marvin puts his hands on him.

TLDR. I adore both renditions of “This Had Better Come to a Stop.” It’s arguably my favorite song in the entire Falsettos soundtrack and I love both variants of these lyrics. I feel like Marvin as I practically profess how, “I want it all” as I wish these lines could coexist in the same version because of how impactful and relevant they are.

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