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Merrily We Roll Along Broadway

Merrily We Roll Along 2023

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: October 10, 2023
Closing: July 07, 2024

Merrily We Roll Along - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More

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. An inventive, cult-classic ahead of its time, Merrily We Roll Along features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs. Directed by Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along features music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a book by George Furth, and is based on the original play by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart.


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Merrily We Roll Along review — Daniel Radcliffe casts a spell over Broadway Hudson Theatre
8 / 10

Halfway through the first act of this Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, Daniel Radcliffe sits on the set of a television talk show and launches into a frenetic performance of the song Franklin Shepard, Inc. He sings, he shouts, he swivels and writhes in his chair, he imitates a telephone and the buzz of an intercom and the patter of Hollywood agents. He talks like a machinegun, he makes you laugh, he belts out a jazzy chorus, he fills the stage and he never leaves his chair. It’s the greatest thing in the show.

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ review: Infamous Sondheim flop is a smash
10 / 10

If you’ve ever seen the fantastic Groff in concert, you know he’s a singer who loves to make eye contact with audience members. That quality — his desire for personal connection — is what makes him such a strong, layered, sympathetic Frank. And his hopeful glance is what sells an unobtrusive but vital new ending. Friedman adds a fleeting epilogue featuring Frank back in 1980, alone and staring out at the sky. His life has just played out inside his head, since we’ve never really left the midcentury-modern California house designed by Soutra Gilmour. And he looks at us as though he’s come to an important realization.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Closes on Broadway; Watch the Final Curtain Call
by Nicole Rosky - July 7, 2024


The critically acclaimed, first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along plays its final performance July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre, following 20 previews and 312 regular performances.

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Leana Rae Concepcion on What She Has Learned From Daniel Radcliffe
by Survival Jobs - June 20, 2024


In this video, meet he extraordinarily talented and thoughtful theater enthusiast, Leana Rae Concepcion who made her debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical Revival hit, Merrily We Roll Along, this past year. In this insightful episode, Leana shares invaluable lessons learned from working alongside her co-star, Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe, and what it was like to understudy and bring the dynamic character of “Beth” to life for the first time in front of an audience.

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Celebrates Tony Wins With Mid-Show Ovation
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2024


The dreams of the trio of pals at the heart of Merrily We Roll Along jumped off of the stage and into reality this week as the show scooped up an armful of 2024 Tony Awards! Watch the video of their mid-show celebration!

Tony-Winning MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Will Be Filmed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 18, 2024


The Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along is being filmed this week, a production spokesperson told BroadwayWorld.

Video: Jonathan Groff Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - June 17, 2024


Jonathan Groff took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical' for his outstanding work in Merrily We Roll Along.Watch what happened afterwards in this video!

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Responds to Tony Win
by Joey Mervis - June 16, 2024


Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role a Musical' for his outstanding work in Merrily We Roll Along. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Discusses His Broadway Career on CBS Mornings
by Josh Sharpe - June 12, 2024


As of their Road to the Tonys series, CBS Mornings sat down with Daniel Radcliffe to discuss his Tony-nominated turn in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, which is now playing at the Hudson Theatre. Radcliffe went on to discuss his Broadway debut in the play Equus and his musical theater turn as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Watch the interview!

Video: Jonathan Groff Discusses How MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Resonates for Audiences
by Josh Sharpe - June 10, 2024


Jonathan Groff, who is currently playing the role of Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, visited CBS Mornings on Monday to talk about the hit production. On the show, he talked about how the musical has changed over the years and what it means to him to be part of the storied legacy of this material. Watch the full interview!

Video: Maria Friedman Has Brought MERRILY Home
by Joey Mervis - June 7, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Maria Friedman chats about the importance of Merrily WE Roll Along, the joy of staging Sondheim's work, and so much more.

Video: See MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Director Maria Friedman in Conversation Jonathan Groff
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 3, 2024


Watch as Jonathan Groff and Maria Friedman discuss at 92NY!

Video: Lindsay Mendez Discusses Friendship With MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Co-Stars
by Josh Sharpe - June 3, 2024


Lindsay Mendez, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Mary Flynn in Merrily We Roll Along. stopped by Good Morning American on Monday to discuss the show, her nomination, and her friendship with co-stars Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe. Watch the interview!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
by - June 16, 2024


Merrily We Roll Along has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

Jonathan Groff Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
by - June 16, 2024


Jonathan Groff has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Daniel Radcliffe Wins Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
by - June 16, 2024


Daniel Radcliffe has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Video: Now You Know... Lindsay Mendez Is a Tony Nominee
by Joey Mervis - June 3, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Lindsay Mendez chats about her truly incredible year, why Merrily We Roll Along means so much to her, and so much more.

Merrily We Roll Along FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Digital Lottery

Price: $39
Where: on the TodayTix app.
When: Entries open each Sunday at 12:01 a.m. for the coming week's performances and will close at noon on the day before each performance.
Limit: Two per customer
Information:  Winners will be notified by push notification and emailed between 1-4 PM on the day before their selected show, and will have 30 minutes to claim their tickets in the app.

How long has Merrily We Roll Along been running on Broadway?
Merrily We Roll Along opened at the Hudson Theatre (Broadway) on Tuesday Oct 10, 2023 and has now been running for 6 months.
What are the songs in Merrily We Roll Along and what's the order?
The Hills of Tomorrow
Merrily We Roll Along
Rich and Happy
Old Friends
Like It Was
Franklin Shepard, Inc.
Not a Day Goes By
Now You Know
It's a Hit
The Blob
Good Thing Going
Bobby and Jackie and Jack
Opening Doors
Our Time
Honey
Darling!
Thank You for Coming
That Frank
Transition 1
Transition 2
Growing Up
Transition 3
Transition 4
Transition 5
Transition 6
Merrily We Roll Along
That Frank
Franklin Shepard, Inc.
Old Friends
Growing Up
Not A Day Goes By
Now You Know
Act Two Opening
It's A Hit!
The Blob
Good Thing Going
Not A Day Goes By - Act 2
Opening Doors
Our Time

Merrily We Roll Along History

Other Productions of Merrily We Roll Along

1981   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1985   Regional (US) Regional Production
Regional (US)
1990   Regional (US) Regional Production
Regional (US)
1992   Regional (UK) Regional Production
Regional (UK)
1994   Off-Broadway York Theatre Company Production
Off-Broadway
2000   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
2002   Regional (US) Sondheim Festival Production
Regional (US)
2012   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2012   West End Menier Chocolate Factory Production
West End
2013   West End Menier Chocolate Factory Production
West End
2016   Los Angeles Wallis Annenberg Center Production
Los Angeles
2019   Off-Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2022   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival Production
Off-Broadway
2023   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Merrily We Roll Along - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2024 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical Merrily We Roll Along
2024 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Jonathan Groff
2024 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Lindsay Mendez
2024 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Daniel Radcliffe
2024 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Maria Friedman
2024 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Merrily We Roll Along
2024 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Maria Friedman
2024 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Jonathan Tunick
2024 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Daniel Radcliffe
2024 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jonathan Groff
2024 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Lindsay Mendez
2024 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Merrily We Roll Along
2024 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Kai Harada
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical Daniel Radcliffe
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Merrily We Roll Along
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Jonathan Tunick

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