Maria Friedman
El musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG con Daniel Radcliffe llega al streaming en España (Feb 17, 2026)
PRACTICAL MAGIC Musical in Development, With Score From Norah Jones and Gregg Wattenberg (Feb 9, 2026)
Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film (Jan 30, 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.
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(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
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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: 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
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Opening Night
by Red Carpet - 2023-10-15 16:00:20
News
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 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 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 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 6, 2025
RadicalMedia's Jon Kamen and Dave Sirulnick spoke to BroadwayWorld about the ins and outs of adapting the hit Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along for the big screen.
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 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 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.
by - Dec 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 2, 2025
The filmed proshot of Merrily We Roll Along had its official NYC premiere recently, attended by the show's stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, director Maria Friedman, and more. Check out photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025
Tony winners Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday to discuss the new film version of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
Tony Award winners Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez are set to visit Late Night with Seth Meyers tonight to discuss the upcoming release of the film version of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
On Monday, Tony Award winners Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez joined TODAY with Jenna & Friends to talk about the upcoming release of the film version of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along. Watch their appearance now.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2025
Daniel Radcliffe is heading back to Broadway in 2026. The Tony winner will star in the Broadway transfer of Duncan Macmillan's Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan. Performances will begin on February 21 at the Hudson Theatre, with an opening set for March 12.
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 several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for Merrily We Roll Along. She received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for The Woman in White. Additionally, she won Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for both Ragtime and Passion. She also earned the Best Entertainment award at the Olivier Awards.
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