A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026
Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event.
Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Coming to Blu-ray and DVD
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026
Sony Pictures Classics will release the live film version of the 2023 Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along on DVD and Blu-ray on March 3. The digital version is currently available to rent or buy.
A Complete History of RAGTIME
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026
The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.
Did You Know These Broadway Revivals Started As Flops?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 11, 2026
It wasn’t until later on in theatre history that revivals began including shows that weren’t initially well received or financially successful in their initial engagements. As musical theatre continued to evolve, and more shows entered the canon, a consensus began to grow about shows being worthy of additional exploration even if they hadn’t been hits the first time around. What about musicals that had been ahead of their time, musicals that had fallen prey to circumstances, early works by writers who became successful later on, and of course, shows that found an audience after closing via their cast recordings?
Lindsay Mendez From Stage to Screen: WICKED to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025
Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, including Tony Award-winner Lindsay Mendez.
Jonathan Groff From Stage to Screen: GLEE to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025
Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, including Tony Award-winner Jonathan Groff.
Study Up on a Brief History of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 4, 2025
From Broadway to the big screen! Don't miss Sondheim’s iconic masterpiece as the acclaimed 2023 revival of Merrily We Roll Along—starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez—hits movie theaters nationwide on December 5.
Daniel Radcliffe From Stage to Screen: HARRY POTTER to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025
Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, starting with Tony Award-winner Daniel Radcliffe.
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Talk New Film Version on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
On Monday, Tony Award winners Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez joined TODAY with Jenna & Friends to talk about the upcoming release of the film version of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along. Watch their appearance now.
Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at GreAT LAKES THEATER
by Roy Berko - Oct 7, 2025
George Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist best known for devising a painting technique entitled Pointillism, “a series of paint or crayon dots of multi-colored paint which allows the viewer's eye to blend colors optically, rather than having the colors physically blended on the canvas.”