Maria Friedman
Cast Set For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre (Jun 1, 2026)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniversary Year (May 19, 2026)
Video/Photos: Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman in PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 Teaser (Apr 20, 2026)
BIO
Maria Friedman is an English actress and director of stage and screen, best known for her work in musical theatre. She is an Eight-time Olivier Award nominee, winning three. Her first win was for her 1994 one-woman show, By Special Arrangement. She has also twice won Best Actress in a Musical for the original London productions of Passion and Ragtime. She is more recently known for her role as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders. She also made an appearance as the narrator in the 1999 straight to video version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Photos
(Back Row L-R) Director Maria Friedman, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Katie Rose Clarke, Reg Rogers, Talia Robinson, Evan Alexander Smith, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, David Purdy, Gemma Baird, Corey Mach
(Front Row L-R) Jacob Keith Watson, Brian Sears, Vishal Vaidya and Koray Tahran
From: Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
(Back Row L-R) Director Maria Friedman, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Katie Rose Clarke, Reg Rogers, Talia Robinson, Evan Alexander Smith, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, David Purdy, Gemma Baird, Corey Mach
(Front Row L-R) Jacob Keith Watson, Brian Sears, Vishal Vaidya and Koray Tahran
From: Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
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The Company & Creative of members of "Merrily We Roll Along" including Krystal Joy Brown, Maria Friedman, Joel Fram, Katie Rose Clarle, Lindsay Mendez,Brady Wagner, Rocco Van Auken, Jonathan Groff, Max Rackenberg, Sherz Aletaha, Leana Rae Concepcion, Evan Alexander Smith and Brianna Stoute
From: Photos: Inside 2024 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
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Maria Friedman, The Woman in White
Maria Friedman, The Woman In White
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Maria Friedman, Ragtime
Maria Friedman, Chicago
Maria Friedman, Lady In The Dark
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Maria Friedman, Passion
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Maria Friedman, Sunday In The Park With George
Videos
Video/Photos: First Look at Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman in PRACTICAL MAGIC 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-20 12:27:05
Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-30 12:59:54
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Recall Onstage Mishaps and Line Flubs on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 10:18:01
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Talk New Film Version on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-24 12:09:16
Video: Watch the Trailer for Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 10:12:06
Video: Watch Donny Osmond as the Pharaoh in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Michael Major - 2024-12-13 10:31:39
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs 'Old Friends' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-21 07:04:56
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Sing 'Growing Up' in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-15 15:51:42
Video: Watch Daniel Radcliffe Sing Sondheim's Ultimate Patter Song from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-12 16:31:46
Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Barbra Streisand, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-02 07:20:05
Video: Meryl Streep and Martin Short Visit MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-17 14:31:10
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Talkback at Rooftop Writers Initiative
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 12:51:29
Video: Watch Maria Friedman Sing Sondheim in Rehearsals for LEGACY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-27 16:50:36
Video: The Cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Perform 'Our Time' in New Music Video
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-12 10:57:14
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Performs the Title Song in New Music Video
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-15 10:22:45
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Celebrates Surprise Cast Album Release
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-11-14 23:50:01
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Reveals His MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Pre-Show Ritual
by Michael Major - 2023-10-24 09:32:01
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez Take Lie Detector Tests
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-18 08:16:26
News
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Maria Friedman leads the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, joined by Alice Fearn, Peter Hannah, Niamh Perry and others, with two performers making their professional stage debuts.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026
The Owens family is back together in the first teaser for Practical Magic 2. Check out the first teaser and new photos for the movie, featuring the return of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters Sally and Gillian.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Three-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman will star as Kimberly in the European premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, directed by Michael Longhurst.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026
After its theatrical run back in December 2025, the proshot of the 2023-24 revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez will be available to stream on Netflix beginning April 4.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
BroadwayWorld can exclusively reveal new details of two previously unknown Stephen Sondheim songs, which debut on Thursday's episode of the podcast series Loving You: The Untold Sondheim.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
The Grammy Museum will honor Norah Jones with the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala on May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2026
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Every Brilliant Thing. Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe is back on Broadway in this one-person production. Meet the cast of Every Brilliant Thing here!
by Adela González Pérez - Feb 17, 2026
La grabación profesional del musical de Stephen Sondheim llega a Amazon Prime Video en formato de alquiler tras su paso por los cines.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026
A new musical is in development based on the best-selling novel by Alice Hoffman and the cult-classic WarnerBros. Motion Picture, Practical Magic, with an original score by Grammy Award-winners Norah Jones and Gregg Wattenberg.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026
Check out a clip from the cinematic interpretation of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along, featuring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke.
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026
Merrily We Roll Along, the live filmed version of the four-time Tony Award-winning musical performance, is now available to watch on digital platforms.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
In personal celebration of Stephen Sondheim, an all new tribute podcast will be released by Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones, on all streaming platforms. Learn more here!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026
2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
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.
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025
Merrily We Roll Along, the live filmed version of the four-time Tony Award-winning musical performance, is now in theaters. Find out what critics think of the cinematic interpretation.
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.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 3, 2025
There was a very Potter reunion earlier this week in New York City! Tom Felton, who is currently starring in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, was in attendance to support his former costar Daniel Radcliffe at the NYC premiere of Merrily We Roll Along. The pair famously played Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter in the 8-part film series.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Maria Friedman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Maria Friedman has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.
Maria Friedman's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1980
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Woman in White, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Woman In White, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Ragtime , Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Chicago , Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Lady In The Dark, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Passion , Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George.
Maria Friedman has won the following awards: Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for Merrily We Roll Along, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for The Woman in White, Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Ragtime, Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Passion, and Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards.
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