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Robert Fryer

Date of Death: May 28, 2000

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 1986]
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[Broadway, 1985]
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[Broadway, 1983]
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[Broadway, 1982]
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[Broadway, 1981]
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[West End, 1980]
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[US Tour, 1979]
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[Broadway, 1979]
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[Broadway, 1978]
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[Broadway, 1976]
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[Broadway, 1975]
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[Broadway, 1975]
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[Broadway, 1964]
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[Broadway, 1963]
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[Broadway, 1962]
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[Broadway, 1960]
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[Broadway, 1960] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 1959]
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[Broadway, 1959]
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[Broadway, 1956]
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[US Tour, 1954]
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[Broadway, 1954]
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[Broadway, 1953]
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[Broadway, 1951]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Play

Robert Fryer, Benefactors

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Play

Robert Fryer, Noises Off


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Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Musical

Robert Fryer, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Musical

Robert Fryer, On the Twentieth Century

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Musical

Robert Fryer, Chicago


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Tony Awards - 1953 - Best Musical

Robert Fryer, Wonderful Town

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News


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Final Week Was Highest Grossing Week Ever For A Sondheim Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 9, 2024

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Closes on Broadway; Watch the Final Curtain Call
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 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.
BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2024

Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Understudies to Go On for Radcliffe & Groff in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024

Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff will be out of the show for select dates in April, giving audience members the chance to see the show's understudies step into the roles! See the performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
First Broadway Revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Recoups Initial Capitalization
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Discover the success of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG as it recoups on Broadway. Dive into the story of this popular show's journey and its triumphant achievement.
Donna Lynne Champlin & More to Star in SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Launches Rooftop Writers Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG has announced the Rooftop Writers Initiative, in partnership with the Stephen Sondheim Foundation and American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Extends Through Summer 2024
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2023

Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG will extend performances through Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Celebrates Surprise Cast Album Release
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023

The New Broadway Cast Recording of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG is out tonight Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 12:01AM ET. See the cast celebrate their surprise cast album release!
Photos: First Look at Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez & More in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023

Check out photos from the highly anticipated Broadway production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Reveals Which MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Song 'Haunts His Dreams'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Merrily We Roll Along was recently featured on an episode of CBS Sunday Morning, where the cast discussed the show, Sondheim, and more. In a new clip, Daniel Radcliffe reveals which song from the show 'haunts his dreams'.
Video: Radcliffe, Groff, and Mendez Talk MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023

Watch the trio, along with director Maria Friedman, discuss bringing Merrily We Roll Along back to Broadway, along with new clips from the show!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to Offer $39 Digital Lottery Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023

A limited number of $39 tickets will be available for performances of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG via digital lottery. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the Broadway Revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming Broadway revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, which begins performances at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre on Tuesday, September 19.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Extends Broadway Run By Two Months
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023

The first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along has extended its engagement by popular demand. Find out how to get tickets to the new dates here!
Photos: First Look At Blank Theatre Company's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2023

Blank Theatre Company opens the first show of their 2023, Merrily We Roll Along. Merrily We Roll Along with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. See photos from the production.
Full Cast & Creative Team Set For MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG At Blank Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2023 season, 'Merrily We Roll Along'.
Photos: Original MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Members Stop By The Off-Broadway Revival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022

Hey old friend! Members of the original Broadway company of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Merrily We Roll Along, stopped by the show's starry Off-Broadway production at New York Theatre Workshop! See photos from their visit!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Adds Final Benefit Performance in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

New York Theatre Workshop has added a final benefit performance of Merrily We Roll Along on Sunday January 22, 2023, at 2pm. Proceeds from the performance will benefit NYTW’s education and engagement programming across the 2022/23 season.
BWW Interview: Ernest Thompson On The Leading Ladies He's Worked With & Reviving His THE WEST SIDE WALTZ
by Gil Kaan - Jun 13, 2022

Will Geer’s Theatricum presents the world premiere of the “all new” revival of Oscar-winning playwright Ernest Thompson’s The West Side Waltz beginning June 25, 2022. Mary Jo DuPrey directs the cast of Ellen Geer, Melora Marshall, Willow Geer, Miguel Pérez and Charles Lin. I was most fortunate to have the playwright make some time to answer my queries.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Robert Fryer been nominated for?

Robert Fryer has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Best Play (Tony Awards) for "Benefactors" and "Noises Off", as well as Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "Sweeney Todd", "On the Twentieth Century", "Chicago", and "Wonderful Town".

What awards has Robert Fryer won?

Robert Fryer has won several awards throughout his career in the Broadway industry. Some of his notable achievements include winning the Tony Award for Best Musical for "Sweeney Todd" and "Wonderful Town." These awards recognize the exceptional quality and success of these productions. Fryer's contributions to these shows have been acknowledged and celebrated by the Broadway community.

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