‘Merrily We Roll Along’ to move to Broadway with Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez
This will be the show's first Broadway revival.
UPDATE: Merrily We Roll Along will play Broadway's Hudson Theatre for 18 weeks only, beginning September 19. Additional ensemble casting has also been updated below.
It's a hit! The Off-Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, currently running at New York Theatre Workshop, will transfer to Broadway in fall 2023.
The Maria Friedman-directed production will feature its three current stars: Daniel Radcliffe as Charley Kringas, Jonathan Groff as Franklin Shepard, and Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn. They play three friends in the entertainment business whose friendship crumbles over 20 years, and the story is told in reverse.
Three additional members of the current Merrily We Roll Along cast will also transfer: Krystal Joy Brown as Gussie Carnegie, Katie Rose Clarke as Beth Shepard, and Reg Rogers as Joe Josephson.
The ensemble will include Sherz Aletaha, Leana Rae Concepcion, Morgan Kirner, 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.
Merrily We Roll Along, featuring songs by Sondheim and a book by George Furth, is adapted from a same-named play by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart. The show flopped upon its premiere in 1981, but has since been revised and become a classic.
Friedman's production premiered in London at the Menier Chocolate Factory and transferred to the West End, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. The Off-Broadway transfer received acclaim as well; the four-star New York Theatre Guide review reads, "It goes from bitter to sweet. Knowing all along how badly things turn out amplifies the emotional gut punch."
The fall 2023 Merrily We Roll Along production will be the show's first Broadway revival. It is the latest of multiple Sondheim revivals as of late, including last season's Company and Assassins and this season's Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd. The composer died in November 2021.
Exact dates, venue, additional casting, and creative team for Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway have yet to be announced.
Photo credit: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez in Merrily We Roll Along. (Photo by Joan Marcus)
Frequently asked questions
What is Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway about?
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez star in the first Broadway revival of this Sondheim musical. The story of of three artists whose friendship falls apart starts at the end and ends at the beginning. Knowing their future, can something in the past change their fate? Relive your teenage years at Merrily We Roll Along and learn more about tickets today.
Where is Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway playing?
Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway is playing at Hudson Theatre. The theatre is located at 141 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway?
The running time of Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway?
The recommended age for Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway is Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater..
How do you book tickets for Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway?
Book tickets for Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Merrily We Roll Along?
The script for Merrily We Roll Along is by George Furth, adapted from George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's 1934 play of the same name. The music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, who previously collaborated with Furth on Company.
Which songs are in Merrily We Roll Along?
Merrily We Roll Along's score includes the famous Sondheim songs "Good Thing Going," "Not a Day Goes By," "Like It Was," and "Merrily We Roll Along." There are 26 musical numbers in the show.
Is Merrily We Roll Along appropriate for kids?
Merrily We Roll Along is recommended for children 10 and older due to some strong language and references to alcoholism and adultery. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
When has Daniel Radcliffe been on Broadway?
Daniel Radcliffe has been on Broadway multiple times before in shows like How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in 2011. Learn more about all of Daniel Radcliffe's Broadway and international stage credits.
How long is Merrily We Roll Along playing on Broadway?
Merrily We Roll Along is on Broadway through March 24, 2024 only at the Hudson Theatre.
Who is in the cast of Merrily We Roll Along?
Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway stars Daniel Radcliffe as Charley Kringas, Jonathan Groff as Frank Shepard, and Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn. Learn more about Merrily We Roll Along and its cast.
Who directed Merrily We Roll Along?
Maria Friedman directs Merrily We Roll Along. Her production, which she first staged in London in 2012 before bringing it on and off Broadway in 2023, received critical acclaim in both the U.K. and U.S.
Is Merrily We Roll Along good?
Merrily We Roll Along is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our four-star review of the Off-Broadway production praises Groff, Radcliffe, and Mendez's performances and reads, "The story’s consideration of the fragility of friendships stands out."
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