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Merrily We Roll Along

Merrily We Roll Along

by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth

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About the Musical

Merrily We Roll Along





A Stephen Sondheim musical that moves backwards in time based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.


Story:

Spanning three decades in the entertainment business, Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends—writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley.


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Cast and Creative Team

Composer

Composer and Lyricist
Stephen Sondheim

Librettist

Librettist
George Furth



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Alvin Theatre
Opening Night
Nov 16, 1981
Total Performances
16
Original Cast
Jim Walton, Ann Morrison, Lonny Price, Sally Klein
Director
Harold Prince
Choreographer
Larry Fuller
Producer
Lord Lew Grade, Martin Starger, Robert Fryer, Harold Prince
Musical Director
Paul Gemignani
Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick
Scenic Design
Eugene Lee
Costume Design
Judith Dolan
Lighting Design
David Hersey

2023 Broadway Revival

Theatre
Hudson Theatre
Opening Night
October 10, 2023
Total Performances
312
Original Cast
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Krystal Joy Brown, Katie Rose Clarke, Reg Rogers, Sherz Aletaha, Leana Rae Concepcion, Morgan Kirner, Corey Mach, Talia Robinson, Amanda Rose, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Brian Sears, Evan Alexander Smith, Christian Strange, Koray Tarhan, Vishal Vaidya, Natalie Wachen, Jacob Keith Watson
Director
Maria Friedman
Choreographer
Tim Jackson
Producer
Sonia Friedman Productions, David Babani, Patrick Catullo and Jeff Romley
Musical Director
Joel Fram
Orchestrations
Jonathan Tunick
Scenic Design
Soutra Gilmour
Costume Design
Soutra Gilmour
Lighting Design
Amith Chandrashaker
Sound Design
Kai Harada
Hair and Wig Design
Cookie Jordan

Songs, Videos, Sheetmusic and More

Musical Numbers
Merrily We Roll Along
Old Friends
Franklin Shepard, Inc.
Not a Day Goes By
Now You Know
It's a Hit!
Good Thing Going
Bobby and Jackie and Jack
Opening Doors
Our Time
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CDs

CD
Original Broadway Cast Album
CD
1994 Off-Broadway Revival Cast Album
CD
1993 Leicester Cast Album
CD
2012 Encores Cast Album
CD
2023 Broadway Revival Cast Album

Sheetmusic

Sheetmusic
Vocal Selections

Sheetmusic

Video
Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened

Other

Merchandise




Awards and Reviews

2024 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in Leading Role in a Musical - Jonathan Groff
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Daniel Radcliffe
Best Orchestrations
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Lindsay Mendez
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Sound Design in a Musical

2024 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Direction of a Musical - Maria Friedman
Distinguished Performance Award - Jonathan Groff
Distinguished Performance Award - Lindsay Mendez
Distinguished Performance Award - Daniel Radcliffe

2023 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical - Jonathan Groff
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical - Lindsay Mendez
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical - Daniel Radcliffe
Outstanding Direction of a Musical

2023 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical - Jonathan Groff
Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical - Lindsay Mendez
Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical - Daniel Radcliffe
Outstanding Orchestrations
Outstanding Director of a Musical

2019 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Noah Brody

1982 Tony Award Nominations

Best Original Score

1982 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Lyrics
Outstanding Music

1982 Theatre World Award Nominations

Ann Morrison

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