Merrily We Roll Along 1981 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 12+
Opened: November 16, 1981
Closing: November 28, 1981

Merrily We Roll Along - 1981 - Broadway History , Info & More

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From the play Merrily We Roll Along by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart

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Cast and Creative Team Set for Holiday Production of AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the holiday production of As You Like It, playing in STC's Harman Hall DEC 2 – 31.

FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023


Gerard, Alessandrini,'s FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Begins Performances Tomorrow Friday, October 27th at 8PM.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 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!

FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Open at Green Fig Cabaret Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023


Get ready for Gerard Alessandrini's latest creation, Forbidden Sondheim: Merrily We Stole A Song, a spoof and tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim. The show starts on October 27th at the new Green Fig Cabaret Theater in the Yotel. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining production!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 19th, 2023
by - Oct 19, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 19, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 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!

Review: ASSASSINS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 11, 2023


What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston?

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


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

Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Louise Penn - Aug 25, 2023


In this musical, Franklin Shepard's pursuit of fame and money unbalances his personal and professional life, and those around him. No one is happy in this harsh expose of the backstage reality behind 'putting on a show', which makes closing number 'Our Time' the most devastating moment of the production.

James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Lead SPAMALOT; Ethan Slater & Christopher Fitzgerald Join Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2023


The court of the St. James Theatre has assembled! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT has just announced its cast and we have the full list!

Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon & More to Star in World Premiere Musical ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Get ready for the world premiere musical 'ON CEDAR STREET' at Berkshire Theatre Group, starring Stephen Bogardus and Lana Gordon. Experience the magic and unforgettable performances in this spectacular new production. Don't miss out on this enchanting musical event!

Jason Alexander on Stage: A Look Back at the Actor's Theatrical Roles
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2023


Tony Award winner Jason Alexander is making his Broadway directorial debut with The Cottage, which is now playing on Broadway. While Alexander may be best known for his roles on screen, including Seinfeld, Pretty Woman, and more, he also has a longstanding history with the stage!

Photos/Video: Go Inside Stephen Sondheim's $7M Manhattan Townhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023


Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home is now for sale. The 7 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse in East Midtown has been listed by Michael J. Franco at Compass for $7M. 

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse’s Sondheim Celebration production of  A Little Night Music, directed by David Lee with choreography by Mark Esposito and musical supervision by Darryl Archibald, is in its final two weeks, and must close Sunday, May 28. 

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Announces BROADWAY'S BEST FOR PARKINSON'S: WHEN PD ENTERS A RELATIONSHIP
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023


The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) announces the lineup for Broadway's Best for Parkinson's: When PD Enters the Relationship, a free in-person event, with virtual streaming option, on Wednesday, May 24 at 6:00 PM. The final Broadway's Best event of the season will feature a panel of experts on how Parkinson's impacts a relationship, from intimacy to balancing needs of care partners, to communication strategies, and even the importance of dance in a relationship.

Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Perform 'Send in the Clowns' From A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023


Watch Merle Dandridge perform 'Send in the Clowns' from A Little Night Music, now playing at Pasadena Playhouse.

Trinity Rep Presents SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023


Trinity Repertory Company concludes its 2022-23 Season with the award-winning musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. Directed by Curt Columbus, Sweeney Todd runs at Trinity Rep in the Dowling Theater from May 25 through June 25, 2023.

Pasadena Playhouse Extends Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Through The End of May!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2023


Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, has announced the full cast and creative team for the Playhouse's 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music which will extend through Sunday, May 28.

Ann Morrison's MERRILY FROM CENTER STAGE Comes to The Crazy Coqs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023


After her sold-out performances at 54 Below in NYC, rave reviews, and being honored with a Bistro Award that she will formally accept in April, London is calling. The Crazy Coqs in London’s Soho District will host Morrison’s solo musical, May 21, 22, and 24. 

Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at 42nd Street Moon
by Steve Murray - Mar 27, 2023


What did our critic think of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at 42nd Street Moon? Kudos to 42nd Street Moon for tackling Sondheim's challenging Merrily We Roll Along, a flop when introduced in 1981 but consistently reworked through the years to its present popularity (a Broadway run and film in the works).

Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Review: SETH RUDETSKY Shares His “Dreamgirls” Obsession at Café Carlyle
by Cary Wong - Feb 23, 2023


For Seth Rudetsky's latest residency at the Café Carlyle, he invites Broadway singers to discuss and perform songs highlighting one show. For the February 20 performance, Rudetsky returns to “Dreamgirls,” and you could feel his passion for the show, which includes legendary lore, backstage gossip and of course, the songs.

Tony Winning Set Designer Eugene Lee Passes Away
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2023


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Winner Eugene Lee has passed away. Lee won the Tony Award for Best Set Design in 2004 for Wicked. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for Ragtime. He also served as scenic designer for the original productions of Merrily We Roll Along, Sweeney Todd, and Seussical. 

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

See Jennifer Holliday, the Original Broadway Cast of PIPPIN & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See February's lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

Merrily We Roll Along FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Merrily We Roll Along have there been?
Merrily We Roll Along has had 16 productions including Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1981, Regional (US) which opened in 1985, Regional (US) which opened in 1990, Regional (UK) which opened in 1992, Off-Broadway which opened in 1994, Off-Broadway which opened in 1994, West End which opened in 2000, Regional (US) which opened in 2002, Off-Broadway which opened in 2012, West End which opened in 2012, West End which opened in 2013, Los Angeles which opened in 2016, Off-Broadway which opened in 2019, Off-Broadway which opened in 2022 and Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Merrily We Roll Along been nominated for?
Merrily We Roll Along has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, with the nomination going to Stephen Sondheim.
What awards has Merrily We Roll Along been nominated for?
Merrily We Roll Along has been nominated for the Outstanding Music category at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephen Sondheim.

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