Meet the Cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Beginning Previews Tonight!

Merrily We Roll Along begins previews at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre tonight, Tuesday, September 19 and officially opens on Tuesday, October 10. 

Directed by multi-Olivier Award® winner 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.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG will star Daniel Radcliffe as Charley Kringas, Jonathan Groff as Franklin Shepard, and Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn. The production will feature Krystal Joy Brown as Gussie Carnegie, Katie Rose Clarke as Beth Shepard, and Reg Rogers as Joe Josephson. The cast will also include Max Rackenberg, Brady Wagner, Sherz Aletaha, Maya Boyd, Leana Rae Concepcion, Morgan Kirner, Ken Krugman, Corey Mach, Talia Robinson, Amanda Rose, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Brian Sears, Evan Alexander Smith, Christian Strange, Koray Tarhan, Vishal Vaidya, Natalie Wachen, and Jacob Keith Watson.

Meet the cast below!

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Daniel Radcliffe

(Charley Kringas)

Theatre: Merrily We Roll Along (NYTW - Drama Desk and OCC nominations), Endgame, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, The Lifespan of a Fact, Privacy, The Cripple of Inishmaan, How to Succeed…, Equus. Films: The Lost City, Escape From Pretoria, Guns Akimbo, Jungle, Swiss Army Man, Imperium, What If?, Kill Your Darlings, The Woman in Black, Harry Potter film series. TV: “Weird: The Al Yankovic Movie” (Emmy and Bafta nominations, Critics Choice Award), “Miracle Workers,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “The Young Doctor’s Notebook,” “The Simpsons,” “My Boy Jack,” “Extras,” “David Copperfield.” Singing Teacher: Mark Meylan. 

Jonathan Groff

(Franklin Shepard)

Broadway: Hamilton (Tony Nomination, Grammy Award), Spring Awakening (Tony Nomination), In My Life. Off-Broadway: Merrily We Roll Along (Outer Critics Circle Award), Little Shop of Horrors (Outer Critics Circle Award), Hamilton, The Submission, The Bacchae, The Singing Forest, Prayer for My Enemy (Obie Award), Hair, Spring Awakening. TV/Film: “Mindhunter,” “Looking,” “Glee,” Hamilton (Emmy Nomination), Frozen I and II, The Matrix Resurrections, Knock at the Cabin. 

Lindsay Mendez

(Mary Flynn)

is thrilled to be back with Merrily after the NYTW run (Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk & Lortel nominations). She won the Tony, Drama Desk & OCC Awards for Carousel. Other Broadway: Significant Other, Wicked, Godspell, Everyday Rapture, Grease. Off-Broadway/Regional: The Golden Apple, Dogfight (Drama Desk, Drama League, OCC nominations), The Rose Tattoo, 35mm, The Winter’s Tale. Soon to be seen in FX’s "Gladiator: American Sports Story" from Executive Producer Ryan Murphy, Mendez previously starred in “All Rise” (CBS/OWN). Other TV & film: “Station 19,” “Elementary,” “Modern Family,” “Murphy Brown,” “Smash,” “The Grotto.” Debut album: This Time.

Krystal Joy Brown

(Gussie Carnegie)

Broadway: HAMILTON (Eliza), MOTOWN (Diana Ross), BIG FISH (Josephine), LEAP OF FAITH (Ornella), HAIR (Dionne/Abe). Tour: RENT (Mimi). Off-Broadway/Regional: Merrily We Roll Along (Gussie, Lucille Lortel nom.), MAN IN THE RING (Sadie). Film: Heaven Down Here, Girlfriendship, Writing Around the Christmas Tree. TV: Power Book III: Raising Kanan, The Equalizer, Law & Order: SVU, Deadbeat, She-Ra, Final Space. @KrystalJoyBrown

Katie Rose Clarke

(Beth Shepard)

Broadway: Miss Saigon, Allegiance, Wicked, The Light in the Piazza. NYTW: Merrily We Roll Along. National Tours: Wicked, The Light in the Piazza. Regional: Long Wharf- Last Five Years and Prayer for My Enemy, Old Globe- Heart of Rock and Roll. TV: “NCIS: New Orleans,” “The Good Wife” (CBS), “Live from Lincoln Center: Light in the Piazza”.

Reg Rogers

(Joe Josephson)

Recently: Merrily We Roll Along at NYTW (Lucille Lortel Nomination). Theatre Includes: Tootsie and The Royal Family (Outer Critics Circle Nominations), The Iceman Cometh, Present Laughter, You Can't Take It With You, Holiday (Tony and Drama Desk Nominations), The Dazzle (OBIE and Lucille Lortel Awards). Recent Television: “The Americans," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Knick," “Hell On Wheels,” “YOU,” “The Blacklist.”

MAX RACKENBERG

(Frank Jr.)

is thrilled to make his Broadway debut! Max is thankful for the love and support he has received from his family, friends, and Acting Out team. Follow Max’s Broadway adventure while navigating kindergarten on IG @Max.Rackenberg. 

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BRADY WAGNER

(Frank Jr.)

is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut alongside this incredible company. Thanks to his family, teachers, KLT Management, Brooke Procida, Katie Brady-Gold, and especially his big sister Elena for igniting his love for the stage. 

Sherz Aletaha

(Ensemble, u/s Mary Flynn)

Pronounced like more than one Cher. Broadway debut! Theatre: MWRA (NYTW), Lalume in Kismet (Santa Barbara Symphony, dir. Lonny Price), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza, Triad Stage). TV: “Powerbook III: Raising Kanan,” “The Detour,” “First Wives Club,” “Three Trembling Cities.” Zan, Zendegi, Azadi.

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MAYA BOYD

(Ensemble, u/s Gussie Carnegie)

is excited to make her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along. She is currently a graduating senior in the University of Michigan’s Musical Theater program. Thank you to those who have supported Maya in her journey. Instagram: @mayaboyd_

Leana Rae Concepcion

(Ensemble, u/s Beth Shepard)

Broadway debut! Credits include: Joanne (RENT) at Paper Mill Playhouse, Merrily We Roll Along (NYTW), Michele Weinberger (Romy&Michele). Proud Filipina-American. Pace MT. Big love to Mom, Norman, Jason, Lisa, Dave, Sarah, Justin, Ross, Carlos, Susie, Catherine, Cali and Brothers. 

Morgan Kirner

(Swing, Dance Captain)

Broadway debut! Favorite credits include: Merrily (NYTW and the Huntington), Hello Dolly! (“Ermengarde” - 1st National Tour), Little Mermaid (“Ariel”), A Little Night Music (“Anne”).  Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, sisters, Ben and A3!

Ken Krugman

(Ensemble, u/s Joe Josephson)

Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours include: Les Misérables, Candide, Titanic, Assassins, The Visit, Anastasia, Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Irma La Douce, Passion, Splendora and the 75th Birthday Concert for Stephen Sondheim. Ken is thrilled to be joining this amazing production.

Corey Mach

(Ensemble, u/s Franklin Shepard)

Broadway: Kinky Boots, Godspell, Hands on a Hardbody. Tours: Wicked, Rent, Flashdance. Off-Broadway: Merrily We Roll Along (NYTW), Invisible Thread (Second Stage). Regional: Waitress, Mystic Pizza, Hunchback, From Here to Eternity, Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (dir. James Lapine). TV: “Uncoupled”, “FBI”, “The Blacklist.” @coreymach @broadway_sings

Talia Robinson

(Ensemble, u/s Beth Shepard)

is beyond thrilled to be part of this incredible team. Thanks to Soffer Entertainment, HCKR, and Carnahan Casting! Thanks to Mom, for giving her everything. Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen. National Tour: Les Miserables. Film/TV: Rustin, “The Equalizer.”

Amanda Rose

(Swing)

Broadway/National tours: Wicked (Nessarose), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mrs. Bucket), Holiday Inn (Linda u/s), Oklahoma! (Laurey). Select regional: Gypsy (Louise), 9 to 5 (Judy), A Chorus Line (Kristine), Curtains (Nikki), Sunset Blvd. (Betty), Miss Saigon (Ellen). Big thanks to DGRW. @amandarose_nyc

Jamila Sabares-Klemm

(Ensemble, u/s Mary Flynn, u/s Gussie Carnegie)

Broadway Debut! Filipina-American activist/singer/actor. Theatre: Hamilton, Sweeney Todd, Hair, The Prince of Egypt, Rent, Miss Saigon, Spamalot, Macbeth. TV/Film: “Law & Order,” “Dear Edward,” “Helpsters.” Endless gratitude to my family, friends, and my team at DGRW and LG Management. @jamilajoy

Brian Sears

(Ensemble, u/s Charley Kringas)

Broadway/West End: The Book of Mormon, Lend Me a Tenor, Finian’s Rainbow, All Shook Up, and Grease. Off-Broadway: Merrily We Roll Along. Television: “Kevin Can Wait,” “FBI,” and “Law & Order: SVU.” Love to Jen, Nora, and Ru!

Evan Alexander Smith

(Ensemble, u/s Franklin Shepard)

(he/him). Broadway: Amazing Grace. Off-Broadway: Merrily We Roll Along; Little Shop of Horrors. National Tours: The Play That Goes Wrong; Dirty Dancing. Canada: The Toxic Avenger (Title role, Dora Award nomination); two seasons at the Shaw Festival. More at www.EvanAlexanderSmith.com. @IamEvanSmith. For Dad.

Christian Strange

(Ru/Reverend)

Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: Sunday (Atlantic Theater Company); Butcher Boy (Irish Rep); Merrily…(NYTW). Training: Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Incredible gratitude to God, Mom & Dad, Jordan Christy, Scott Manners, and the entire A&R team. Romans 12:2. @christian.strangee  

Koray Tarhan

(Ensemble, u/s Charley Kringas)

Broadway Debut! LA Born. Regional: Newsies (Davey), Pippin (Pippin), and Be More Chill (Rich). TV: "Night Sky". Other: Columbia College Chicago alum and recipient of the Bruce E. Coyle acting internship at the Cincinnati Playhouse. Love to Josephine, Callum, and the Tarhan fam. @koray.memo 

Vishal Vaidya

(Ensemble, u/s Joe Josephson)

Broadway: Groundhog Day. Off-Broadway: Merrily (NYTW), Light in the Piazza, (City Center). Regional: Music Man (Olney Theatre, Helen Hayes nom.), Come Fall in Love (Old Globe), Swept Away (Berkeley Rep), Secret Garden (Ahmanson). Repped by CLA Partners. IG @vishgram. Vishal-Vaidya.com 

Natalie Wachen

(Ensemble, u/s Gussie Carnegie)

Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: Rent (Mimi), Murder Ballad (Sara s/b, Narrator s/b). Regional: Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Charlaine - L.A. Ovation Award), Show Boat (Julie), Nina Simone: Four Women (Sephronia), Dreamgirls (Deena, Lorrell). TV: “Boardwalk Empire” (Lenore White), “NCIS,” “90210.” Solo album out 2023.

Jacob Keith Watson

(Ensemble, u/s Joe Josephson)

Broadway: Carousel, Hello, Dolly!, Violet, Amélie, The Phantom of the Opera. NYC: Merrily We Roll Along, Oliver, 1776, Mack & Mabel. Tour: Chicago. Regional: Into the Woods, Shrek, Swept Away, The Music Man. TV: “Annie” and “The Gilded Age.”

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