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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 Digital Cast Recording To Drop At Midnight
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 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.

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Reveals His MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Pre-Show Ritual
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023


Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and Jonathan Groff sat down on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. During the interview, Daniel Radcliffe discussed how his pre-show ritual might 'annoy' people, leading them into discussing how they each get ready for their performances. Watch the video now!

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff & Lindsay Mendez to Talk MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on COLBERT & TODAY This Week
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023


Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez are coming to your TV screens this week! The Broadway trio will appear on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and will sit down with with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on the TODAY Show.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - October 20, 2023


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway. Check out all the details here!

Character Breakdown: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - October 20, 2023


In this video, watch as the cast of Merrily We Roll Along unpacks their roles on opening night.

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez Take Lie Detector Tests
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2023


Merrily We Roll Along is now open at Broadway's Hudson Theatre. In a fun new video with Vanity Fair, the show's stars, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez took the infamous lie detector test. Check out the video here!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - November 4, 2023


Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!

Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Opening Night
by Red Carpet - October 15, 2023


Watch Jim Walton, Lonny Price, Micaela Diamond, Cynthia Erivo, and more talk to BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge on the opening night red carpet of Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway!

Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Zachary Quinto, Victoria Clark & More Pose in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Photo Booth
by Bruce Glikas - October 10, 2023


Merrily We Roll Along is officially open on Broadway! During the show's opening festivities on Sunday night, VIPs stepped off the red carpet and into the very special photo booth at the Hudson Theatre. Check out photos here.

Review Roundup: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Revival Officially Opens; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2023


Read the reviews for the revival of Merrily We Roll Along, which officially opens tonight, following Sunday night's opening celebration!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Bruce Glikas - October 10, 2023


Merrily We Roll Along officially opens tonight, Tuesday, October 10, but the show held its red-carpet Opening Night celebration on Sunday, October 8. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and and you can check out photos of the VIP guests arriving on the red carpet here!

Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night Celebration for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - October 9, 2023


Merrily We Roll Along officially opens Tuesday, October 10, but the show held its red-carpet Opening Night celebration on Sunday, October 8. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team here.

Photos: First Look at Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez & More in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 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: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Opening Night - October 9, 2023


Merrily We Roll Along officially opens Tuesday, October 10, but the show held its red-carpet Opening Night celebration on Sunday, October 8. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we're taking you inside the festivities in this video.

Photos: The Cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - October 9, 2023


Merrily We Roll Along officially opens Tuesday, October 10, but the show held its red-carpet Opening Night celebration on Sunday, October 8. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Reveals Which MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Song 'Haunts His Dreams'
by Stephi Wild - October 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 - October 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!

Video: Krystal Joy Brown Is Getting All Gussied Up for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - October 9, 2023


In this video, watch as Krystal Joy Brown chats about the complexities of her character in Merrily We Roll Along, the honor of bringing a Sondheim musical back to Broadway, and so much more!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to Offer $39 Digital Lottery Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 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!

Shop MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG On Broadway Merch in Our Theatre Shop!
by HaleyJane Rose - September 18, 2023


Shop merch and souvenirs from Merrily We Roll Along in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop! Take a look at items including the Photo Strip Magnet, the Old Friend Pullover, and more below.

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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