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Terry Finn

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Terry was born in Long Island City, New York, the fifth child of Katherine (née Conley), an elementary school teacher and Peter David Finn, a New York City fireman stationed in Brooklyn. Growing up on the Island, Finn attended St. Pius X Elementary School in Plainview. She made her stage debut at the age of 11 as a member of the Pius Players in the leading role of Flora in The Innocents. She attended high school at Queen of the Rosary Academy in Amityville where she studied to pursue a teaching career.


Finn began undergrad studies at Iona College in New Rochelle as a psychology major. Following an impromptu audition, she was persuaded to switch her major to Communication Arts in the Theatre Department. As a member of the Iona Players, Finn appeared in a series of leading roles, from Blanche Du Bois in A Streetcar Named Desire to Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Following her graduation, she was once again persuaded to return to Iona during post-grad summer session and was cast in the lead as Maria in West Side Story, her third Stephen Sondheim musical, which included roles as Marta in Company and Young Dolly in Follies.
Finn made her Broadway debut at the Morosco Theatre in Hugh Leonard's A Life as understudy to Dana Delany. Following A Life, casting director Joanna Merlin chose Finn to create the role of Gussie Carnegie in Merrily We Roll Along. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth and direction by Hal Prince, this stage production is considered a musical theatre legend in spite of the fact that it closed after 52 previews and 16 performances. Following the brief run at the Alvin Theatre, the cast gathered at RCA Records Studio 'A' on on November 29, 1981 — the day after the show closed — to record the original Broadway cast album. The album's popularity eventually led to a "Merrily We Roll Along Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert" which was staged at the La Guardia Concert Hall in Lincoln Center on September 30, 2002. Finn was reunited with her original castmates in the one-night-only benefit that raised more than $200,000 for Musical Theatre Works. A documentary film directed by Lonny Price recalling the 30-plus year history of the show, its creators and cast entitled "Our Time" is in production.
Off Broadway, Finn appeared as Pearl Gordon alongside Geraldine Page in Clifford Odets's Paradise Lost at The Mirror Repertory Company under the direction of John Strasberg, as Kate Poplin in Big Maggie at the Douglas Fairbanks Theatre, as Audrey in William Shakespeare's As You Like It with the New York Acting Unit and in regional theatre starred as Constanze Weber-Mozart in Peter Shaffer's play Amadeus in The Wells Theatre at The Virginia Stage Company.
Finn married motion picture production designer David L. Snyder on August 1, 1990 on Central Park West in New York City. They have a son, Finn Henry Snyder, who was born in Beverly Hills, California on October 2, 1997.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Gussie

[Broadway]
1980
Dorothy (Understudy)

Mibs (Understudy)


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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends

Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!
UN DÍA COMO HOY: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG se estrenaba off-Broadway

Un 19 de febrero de 2019, MERRILLY WE ROLL ALONG regresaba off-Broadway. El musical de Stepehn Sondheim, con el libreto de George Furth subía el telón del Laura Pels Theatre.
Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4 to be Released in March

Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. The book will be available on Tuesday, March 9 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 2020-2021 Broadway shutdown.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Host MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reunion in January

After opening night, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along closed after just 16 performances, ending an epic era of Harold Prince/Sondheim collaborations that changed Broadway forever.  It was a short run, but a beloved cult classic was born.
Children of OBC of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to Perform Together at Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Our Time: Children of Merrily We Roll Along on January 2nd and 3rd at 9:30pm.
TV EXCLUSIVE: Chatting with the Original & Encores! Companies of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG! Curtain Call & More!

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production on Tuesday, February 14. It was an event we would not have missed and BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photos and video highlights of the event throughout the week. This morning, we take you inside the opening night reception and joyful curtain call, during which both companies joined in for a chorus of 'Old Friends' along with Stephen Sondheim himself.
TV EXCLUSIVE: Broadway & Encores MERRILY Casts Unite in 'Old Friends'

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production last night, February 14. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special show and brings you exclusive footage of both casts performing 'Old Friends', featuring a special cameo by Stephen Sondheim! Stay tuned for complete video coverage of the evening.
Photo Coverage: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Original and Encores! Casts Reunite at City Center - Sondheim & More!

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production last night, February 14. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the emotional curtain call and brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Reunion Party

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along yesterday. Check out our exclusive photos of the evening. Stephen Sondheim joined original and Encores! cast onstage for the reception and during the curtain call.
FREEZE FRAME: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Original Cast Reunion at ENCORES!

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along yesterday. Check out our exclusive photos of the evening.
Original Broadway Cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reunites at Encores! Production

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, will be reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along on Tuesday, February 14.
Original MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast to Perform in Encores! Finale, 2/14

Twenty one cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, will reunite at City Center on February 14, to attend the current Encores! production of "Merrily" and will join the current cast onstage for the finale. Both casts will join together for a verse of the heartwarming "Old Friends."
Original Broadway Cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to Reunite at Encores! Production, 2/14

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, will be reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along on Tuesday, February 14.
Now You Know: What Ann Morrison's Been Up to Since 'Merrily'

Morrison, now costarring in a NYMF show, talks about healing and working after 'Merrily We Roll Along' and returning to NY after 20 years.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Terry Finn been in?

Terry Finn has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Terry Finn been in?

Terry Finn has not appeared in the West End.

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