Maria Friedman
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Photos: Daniel Radcliffe & Tom Felton Have a Harry Potter Reunion at MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Premiere (Dec 3, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More (Dec 3, 2025)
Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere (Dec 2, 2025)
Photos: Daniel Radcliffe & Tom Felton Have a Harry Potter Reunion at MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Premiere (Dec 3, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More (Dec 3, 2025)
Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere (Dec 2, 2025)
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.
Photos
(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
Date:
12/02/2025
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
Date:
12/02/2025
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
Date:
05/27/2024
From: Photos: Inside 2024 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director
Maria FriedmanMerrily We Roll Along
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2006 - Performance
Maria Friedman, The Woman in White
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, The Woman In White
winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Ragtime
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Chicago
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Lady In The Dark
winner
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Passion
winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Entertainment
Maria Friedman
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical
Maria Friedman, Sunday In The Park With George
Videos
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
Photos: Daniel Radcliffe & Tom Felton Have a Harry Potter Reunion at MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Premiere
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 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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More
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 - 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.
Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
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 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!
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Recall Onstage Mishaps and Line Flubs on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
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 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.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
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
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.
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Talk New Film Version on TODAY
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 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.
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
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 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.
Tony Winner Daniel Radcliffe Will Star in EVERY BRILLIANT THING on Broadway
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.
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More
by - Oct 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch the Trailer for Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, the live filmed version of the smash four-time Tony Award-winning musical performance, directed by Maria Friedman.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, the live filmed version of the smash four-time Tony Award-winning musical performance, directed by Maria Friedman.
Jason Blum Shares Update on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film from Richard Linklater
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025
In a new interview, producer Jason Blum spoke about the upcoming film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, which is being filmed over 20 years.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025
In a new interview, producer Jason Blum spoke about the upcoming film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, which is being filmed over 20 years.
LITTLE WOMEN Comes To Storyhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
One of the best-loved novels of all time is coming to the Storyhouse stage this month in a masterful new adaptation that breathes new life into the story. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
One of the best-loved novels of all time is coming to the Storyhouse stage this month in a masterful new adaptation that breathes new life into the story. Learn more here!
OH, MARY! Sets West End Transfer Starring Mason Alexander Park
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
The Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy OH, MARY! will premiere in London at the Trafalgar Theatre This December! The West End premiere will see Mason Alexander Park star as Mary Todd Lincoln.
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
The Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy OH, MARY! will premiere in London at the Trafalgar Theatre This December! The West End premiere will see Mason Alexander Park star as Mary Todd Lincoln.
CABLE STREET Returns to London at the Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025
Sell-out sensation Cable Street will return by popular demand to London, opening at Marylebone Theatre this winter. This powerful new iteration brings to life an electrifying reimagining of one of London’s most significant days.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025
Sell-out sensation Cable Street will return by popular demand to London, opening at Marylebone Theatre this winter. This powerful new iteration brings to life an electrifying reimagining of one of London’s most significant days.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film Sets World Premiere at 2025 Hamptons Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025
Ahead of the official theatrical release of Merrily We Roll Along, the filmed capture of the acclaimed 2023 Broadway revival will make its world premiere at the 2025 Hamptons Film Festival as the closing night film.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025
Ahead of the official theatrical release of Merrily We Roll Along, the filmed capture of the acclaimed 2023 Broadway revival will make its world premiere at the 2025 Hamptons Film Festival as the closing night film.
Robin de Jesús and Javier Muñoz to Lead DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
Ice Berg Productions and Kitchen Sink Theatre Company will present DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY by Vaheed Talebian. Learn more about the industry reading here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
Ice Berg Productions and Kitchen Sink Theatre Company will present DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY by Vaheed Talebian. Learn more about the industry reading here!
Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film to Hit Theaters This December
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2025
Sony Pictures Classics confirms the release of Merrily We Roll Along film on December 5, 2025. A must-see for theater fans worldwide!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2025
Sony Pictures Classics confirms the release of Merrily We Roll Along film on December 5, 2025. A must-see for theater fans worldwide!
DOWN TO CHANCE to Premiere at Pleasance Courtyard During Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Maybe You Like It brings DOWN TO CHANCE to the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe—a gripping two-hander based on the true story of a mother and radio reporter during the largest earthquake in U.S. history.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Maybe You Like It brings DOWN TO CHANCE to the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe—a gripping two-hander based on the true story of a mother and radio reporter during the largest earthquake in U.S. history.
Rialto Chatter: Is MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Coming to Movie Theaters This December?
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Is the highly anticipated filmed version of the Tony Award-winning revival Merrily We Roll Along is set to hit movie theaters this winter? According to the AMC Theaters wesbite, the proshot will premiere in movie theaters nationwide on December 5, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Is the highly anticipated filmed version of the Tony Award-winning revival Merrily We Roll Along is set to hit movie theaters this winter? According to the AMC Theaters wesbite, the proshot will premiere in movie theaters nationwide on December 5, 2025.
Sonia Friedman Shares Details on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Proshot
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025
Producer Sonia Friedman recently dished on some of the details about the upcoming Merrily We Roll Along proshot. Learn more about what she has to say about the film here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025
Producer Sonia Friedman recently dished on some of the details about the upcoming Merrily We Roll Along proshot. Learn more about what she has to say about the film here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Maria Friedman been in?
Maria Friedman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Maria Friedman been in?
Maria Friedman has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.
What was Maria Friedman's first West End show?
Maria Friedman's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1980
What awards has Maria Friedman been nominated for?
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.
What awards has Maria Friedman won?
Maria Friedman has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for Merrily We Roll Along, the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for The Woman in White, and the Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for both Ragtime and Passion. Additionally, she received the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.
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