Photos: First Look At Blank Theatre Company's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
We Roll Along with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. Based on the original play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.
Blank Theatre Company opens the first show of their 2023, Merrily We Roll Along. Merrily We Roll Along with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. Based on the original play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince. Originally produced on Broadway by Lord Grade, Martin Starger, Robert Fryer, and Harold Prince in association with Ruth Mitchell and Howard Haines. Merrily We Roll Along is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
The beloved classic musical Merrily We Roll Along moves backwards in time to tell the story of three friends as they face critical choices that change the trajectory of their lives. Blank Theatre Company is excited to bring Chicago audiences this moving story, featuring one of Stephen Sondheim's greatest scores!
The production is directed by Blank Co-Artistic Director Danny Kapinos with musical direction by Aaron Kaplan. The production team includes Jeff Award winner Benjamin Carne (Lighting Design), Jeff Award Nominee Cindy Moon (Costume Design), Adrian Luka Tirado (Scenic Design), Bobby Lee (Stage Manager), Tony Pellegrino (Fight Choreographer), Grant Carriker (Assistant Director), and Sachio Nang (Assistant Music Director).
“Merrily We Roll Along” will take place June 23rd – July 23rd, 2023. Opening night is Tuesday, June 27th. “Merrily We Roll Along” will be performed at Invictus Theatre’s Reginald Vaughn Theatre, 1106 W Thorndale Ave. in Edgewater. Tickets range between $15-35. Additional information is available at www.blanktheatrecompany.org.
Photo Credit: Eli Van Sickel/VanCap Images
Nick Arceo, Dustin Rothbart, Christopher Johnson, Brandy Miller and the cast of Merrily We Roll Along
Nick Arceo, Jodi Gage, Brittney Brown, Evan B Smith, Eddie Ledford, Sophie Murk, Kyle Johnson
Dustin Rothbart and Brittney Brown
Dustin Rothbart and Christopher Johnson
Brittney Brown, Dustin Rothbart and Christopher Johnson
Justine Cameron
Brittney Brown, Dustin Rothbart and Christopher Johnson
Brandy Miller and the cast of Merrily We Roll Along
Brandy Miller and Christopher Johnson
Christopher Johnson and Justine Cameron
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