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Merrily We Roll Along

95%Criticscertified61 reviews95%Audience219 reviews

7.6553average critics score, out of 1020252h 30mPG-13

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Spanning three decades, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends -- writer Mary and lyricist and playwright Charley. Originally produced on Broadway in 1981, then becoming an inventive cult classic ahead of its time, the musical features some of Stephen Sondheim's most celebrated and personal songs. The 2023-2024 Broadway production, directed by Maria Friedman, redefined the show for a new era, bringing Stephen Sondheim's intricate score and George Furth's book to vivid life with extraordinary depth and clarity. MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG shattered the Hudson Theatre's house record on Broadway, solidifying its place as a landmark event in Broadway history. The critically acclaimed production won the 2024 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical and Best Orchestrations. Additionally, in London, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG garnered the most five-star reviews in West-End history.

Directed by:

Maria Friedman