Merrily We Roll Along 1981

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

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

Alvin Theatre
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY

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

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Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff & Lindsay Mendez to Discuss MERRILY at 92NY
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Join Daniel Radcliffe, two-time Tony nominee  Jonathan Groff, and Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez at 92NY as they discuss the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. Learn more about the event!

Review: Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Keegan Theatre
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Light the candles! Get the ice out! The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present a special brunch matinee performance on Sunday, February 25 at 2pm of Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile. 

Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!

Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan Townhouse Sells To Fan For $7M
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023

Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home has been sold to a Sondheim fan!

Video: Original MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Member Ann Morrison Talks Broadway Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023

See what Ann Morrison had to say about the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG revival opening on Broadway 42 years after she opened in the original in 1981.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to be Presented at the Annex Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023

Shifting Ground Collective presents an ambitious production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's 'Merrily We Roll Along,' performed entirely by a company of young artists. This fresh take on the musical challenges the perception of the story's jaded bitterness and tragedy of aging, emphasizing the enduring hope and possibility of chasing dreams.

FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Adds Additional Performance At The New Green Fig Cabaret Theater at the Yotel
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2023

Due to popular demand, Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: Merrily We Stole a Song, the latest edition of Gerard Alessandrini's beloved Forbidden Broadway, will add another show on Sunday, November 26th at 7:30 PM at the new Green Fig Cabaret Theater, located in the Yotel  (570 10th Avenue at 42nd Street -adjacent to The Green Room.)

How Often Do Broadway Flops Return as a Hit?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 26, 2023

This time, the reader question was: With Merrily We Roll Along back on Broadway as a hit, how many musicals are flops in their original Broadway production and then return as smashes?

Video: Old Friends Lonny Price & Jim Walton Reunite to Celebrate MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 16, 2023

How did they get to be here...? Well, 42 years ago today, on November 16, 1981, Lonny Price and Jim Walton took the stage at the Alvin Theatre. In this video, watch as Lonny Price and Jim Walton reminisce about the original production of Merrily We Roll Along!

Album Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Announces And Releases Cast Album In Same Night
by Erin Samms - Nov 15, 2023

In a matter of hours the album was announced and released, and Sondheim fans can breathe a sigh of relief.

Stephen Sondheim's Connecticut Home Now For Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

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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
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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
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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!

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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.

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

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Merrily We Roll Along FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 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.
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.
Merrily We Roll Along has been nominated for the Outstanding Music category at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephen Sondheim.

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