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"Transcendent! A definitive revival! Merrily has never seemed more emotionally resonant, or more gratifyingly fulfilled." — The New York Times
"This is certainly the best Merrily I’ve seen, a staging so clear and confident that you’ll go home from the theatre wondering why the new version has yet to make it to Broadway." — The Wall Street Journal
"Perfection! Get your tickets now!” — Jared Bowen, WGBH
"Outstanding! A first-rate Merrily.” — The Boston Globe
"A true triumph! Merrily utterly delights!” — The ARTery, WBUR
"Miss it at your peril! The finest piece of theatre of the past few decades” — The South Shore Critic
Director Maria Friedman’s stunning London production of Merrily We Roll Along received universal rave reviews – the most five star reviews in West End history – and the Olivier Award for Best Musical. Now she recreates it for Boston audiences! Travelling backwards in time over 20 years in the entertainment business, this legendary, cult favorite musical charts the relationships of close friends Franklin, Charley, and Mary, and features some of Sondheim’s most beautiful songs, including “Good Thing Going,” “Old Friends,” and “Not a Day Goes By."
Approximate run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission. Please note: This production includes theatrical haze and smoke, strobe light effects, and the smoking of herbal cigarettes.
“This production of Merrily We Roll Along is not only the best I've seen, but one of those rare instances where casting, direction, and show come together in perfect combination, resulting in the classic ideal of the sum being greater than the parts.”— Stephen Sondheim on Maria Friedman’s London production
“After seeing Maria Friedman’s stunning staging of Merrily We Roll Along at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, I knew I had to share this tremendous production with Boston. Maria has captured lightning in a bottle, turning a musical long beloved by Sondheim geeks into an international hit. I can’t wait for her to recreate the definitive and mesmerizing version of Merrily for Boston audiences with the best of Boston, New York, and international talent. Put this show on the calendar in pen!”— Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois
Merrily We Roll Along is a story about three friends and their lives in show business. Meet the cast that will bring Stephen Sondheim's legendary acclaimed musical to Boston audiences.
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"It's about friendship, it's about love, it's about compromise... it's about everything we experience as friends." Step into the rehearsal hall of Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along.
"Spectacular!" "Outstanding!" "Perfection!" See why critics are saying Merrily We Roll Along is "the finest piece of theatre of the past few decades!"
Merrily We Roll Along is "fantastic," "fun," and will exceed all expectations.See why Boston audiences "can't stop thinking about" Stephen Sondheim's legendary acclaimed musical.
The cast sings "Now You Know" from Merrily We Roll Along.
The cast sings "Opening Doors" from Merrily We Roll Along.
"It’s about humanity. It’s about friendship. It’s about so many things, but above all, joy." Director Maria Friedman shares a few words of wisdom at the first rehearsal for Merrily We Roll Along.
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The cast and crew of Merrily We Roll Along are "old friends" on stage and off. Join them backstage and see how they put this incredible production together each night.
Enjoy a series of brief interviews with Merrily We Roll Along cast members Eden Espinosa (Mary Flynn), Mark Umbers (Franklin Shepard), Damian Humbley (Charley Kringas), and Jennifer Ellis (Beth Spencer).
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Sarah Schnebly examines what has made director Maria Friedman's revival of Merrily We Roll Along such a hit.
Sarah Schnebly explores what makes Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along iconic.
Listen to director Maria Friedman and Mark Umbers speak on Merrily We Roll Alongwith Boston Public Radio.
"This is certainly the best 'Merrily' I’ve seen, a staging so clear and confident that you’ll go home from the theatre wondering why the new version has yet to make it to Broadway."
"This is certainly the best 'Merrily' I’ve seen, a staging so clear and confident that you’ll go home from the theatre wondering why the new version has yet to make it to Broadway." — The Wall Street Journal
Maria Friedman directed her acclaimed revival of Merrily We Roll Along at the Huntington. She made her directorial debut with her production of Merrily We Roll Along which opened at the Menier Chocolate Factory in November 2012 and transferred to the West End in May 2013.
Stephen Sondheim is an American musical theatre legend and Pulitzer Prize and multiple Tony Award winner. He wrote the music and lyrics for Road Show, Passion, Assassins, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George (2016), Merrily We Roll Along (2017), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Pacific Overtures, The Frogs, A Little Night Music (2015), Follies, Company (1997), Anyone Can Whistle, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, as well as the lyrics for West Side Story, Gypsy, Do I Hear a Waltz?, and additional lyrics for Candide (2011).
George Furth wrote the book for Merrily We Roll Along (2017). He was born in Chicago, received his bachelors’ degree at Northwestern School of Speech, and went to Columbia for his graduate work. Having acted in 40 movies and countless television shows, he went on to write Company, Twigs, The Act, The Supporting Cast, Merrily We Roll Along, and Precious Sons.
Amy Barker previously appeared as Scotty/Mrs. Spencer in Merrily We Roll Along (2017), Nurse/Mrs.Harriet Pawling in Sunday in the Park with George (2016) and as Mrs. Anderssen in A Little Night Music (2015) at the Huntington.
Christopher Chew appeared as Joe Josephson in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) and as Captain in Amphitryon (2001) at the Huntington.
Caleb Damschroder previously appeared in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington.
Aimee Doherty recently appeared as Gussie Carnegie in Merrily We Roll Along (2017), Yvonne/Blair Daniels in Sunday in the Park with George (2016), and as Mrs. Segstrom in A Little Night Music (2015) at the Huntington.
Jennifer Ellis recently appeared as Beth in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington. She has appeared Off Broadway at New World Stages and here in Boston at the Charles Playhouse as Barbara DeMarco in Shear Madness.
Eden Espinosa appeared as Mary Flynn in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington. She is most recognized for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway and in both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Ms. Espinosa originated the title character in Brooklyn the Musical, played Flora in Flora the Red Menace, and Maureen in the closing company of Rent.
Bransen Gates recently appeared in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington. He has Boston credits that include Tom Thumb in Barnum (Moonbox Productions), Crazy for You (dir. Kirby Ward), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Carousel, and Guys & Dolls (Reagle Music Theatre), and Mary Poppins (Wheelock Family Theatre).
Rebecca Gibel previously appeared as KT in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington. She is a resident actor at Trinity Repertory Company, where her credits include Oklahoma!, A Lie of the Mind, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage, Ivanov, Camelot, Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical, and Barefoot in the Park.
Damian Humbley reprised his role of Charley Kringas in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington from Maria Friedman’s acclaimed London production.
Morgan Kirner has appeared at the Huntington in Merrily We Roll Along (2017), Sunday in the Park with George (2016), and as Anne Egerman in A Little Night Music (2015). Her other credits include Ariel in The Little Mermaid (Theatre by the Sea), Kelsi in High School Musical (Surflight Theatre), Cinderella in Cinderella, Peter in Peter Pan, Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man with the Ocean City Theatre Company, and an understudy in Paper Mill Playhouse’s Little Mermaid. She is a graduate of Boston University’s School of Theatre.
Jessica Kundla recently appeared in the Huntington's Merrily We Roll Along (2017) and Sunday in the Park with George (2015).
Cameron Levesque previously appeared as Frank Jr. in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington.
Carla Martinez recently appeared in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington.
Brendan O'Brien previously appeared as Frank Jr. in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington. He has recent credits that include appropriate (SpeakEasy Stage Company), Show Boat (Fiddlehead Theatre), The Velveteen Rabbit, Miss Nelson is Missing, and the world premiere of Caps for Sale and Stuart Little (Boston Children's Theatre). Mr. O'Brien is a member of Boston Children's Theatre's Junior Show Choir. He is a fifth grade student at the Condon School.
Maurice Emmanuel Parent previously appeared at the Huntington in Skeleton Crew (2018), Merrily We Roll Along (2017), and as Bobo in A Raisin in the Sun (2013). His other credits include Hair (Barrington Stage Company), Ragtime (Music Theatre of Wichita, Fulton Opera House, and New Repertory Theatre), King Edward in Edward II(Actors’ Shakespeare Project, Elliot Norton Award), Mr. Bones in The Scottsboro Boys(SpeakEasy Stage Company, Arts Impulse Award), and Chilford Ndlovu in The Convert(Underground Railway Theatre, IRNE Award).
Robert Saoud previously appeared at the Huntington in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999). Other credits include Chico Marx in the national tour of GROUCHO: A Life in Review, opposite Gabe Kaplan, Tony in Shear Madness (Charles Playhouse), Mr. McAffee in Bye Bye Birdie (North Shore Music Theatre)...
Pablo Torres was last seen at the Huntington in Merrily We Roll Along (2017), he also appeared in A Little Night Music (2015) as Henrik Egerman. His other credits include The Light in the Piazza as Giuseppe, and Little Murders as Lt. Practice at The Boston Conservatory.
Mark Umbers reprised his role of Frank Shepared in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington from Maria Friedman’s acclaimed London production.
Patrick Varner previously appeared in Merrily We Roll Along (2017), Sunday in the Park with George (2016), and A Little Night Music (2015) at the Huntington.
Craig Waletzko appeared as Jerome in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington. His Broadway and national touring credits that include Kinky Boots (George), Guys and Dolls, Young Frankenstein, Spamalot, A Christmas Carol, Cats, Steel Pier, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Gypsy.
Ceit M. Zweil appeared in Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington. Previous credits includeGooch in Mame (IRNE Award nomination), Rita in Lucky Stiff, Smitty in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (IRNE Award nomination), and Alice in Addams Family (Stoneham Theatre).
Tim Jackson has worked extensively in the UK. In addition to choreographing Merrily We Roll Along (2017) at the Huntington, Menier Chocolate Factory, West End and film release, his credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (children’s musical direction and additional movement, West End), Stepping Out (Theatre Royal Bath, West End, and UK tour), the Olivier Awards Ceremony 2016-2017 (musical staging, Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall),
Matthew Stern was the music director for Merrily We Roll Along (2017)at the Huntington.
Philip S. Rosenberg has previous Huntington credits that include Fall (2018), Merrily We Roll Along (2017), Can You Forgive Her? (2016), Betrayal (2012), Private Lives (2012), Bus Stop (2010), and She Loves Me (2008). His Broadway credits include Pretty Woman: The Musical, The Elephant Man, It’s Only a Play, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. In years past, Mr. Rosenberg has also served as associate lighting designer on over 35 Broadway plays and musicals.
John Shivers & Kevin Kennedy have worked together on numerous projects including Bonnie & Clyde, Hugh Jackman, and Kinky Boots in their pre-Broadway productions..
Alaine Alldaffer is also the casting director for Playwrights Horizons, where her credits include Grey Gardens (also for Broadway), Clybourne Park (also for Broadway), and Circle Mirror Transformation (Drama Desk and Obie Awards for Best Ensemble and an Artios Award for casting).
Emily F. McMullen has stage managed 22 shows for the Huntington over the past 5 years, including Top Girls (2018), Bad Dates (2018), Tartuffe (2018), and Merrily We Roll Along (2017) last season.
Soutra Gilmour previously designed the set and costumes for the Huntington's production of Merrily We Roll Along (2017). Ms. Gilmour has numerous theatre credits that include Knives in Hens, Inadmissible Evidence, and Piaf (Olivier Award nomination) (Donmar Warehouse); Apologia, The Wild Party, and Urinetown (The Other Palace); My Brilliant Friend (Rose Theatre Kingston); Strictly Ballroom (West Yorkshire Playhouse/Toronto)...
Kevin Schlagle returns to the Huntington after previously working on Fall (2018), Skeleton Crew(2018), Tartuffe (2017), Merrily We Roll Along (2017), Ripcord (2017),Bedroom Farce (2016),Sunday in the Park with George (2015),Can You Forgive Her? (2016),Milk Like Sugar (2016),AConfederacy of Dunces (2015),after all the terrible things I do (2015),Come Back, Little Sheba (2015),Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (2015),Smart People (2014),Venus in Fur (2014),Our Town (2012),God of Carnage (2012),Ruined (2011),and Prelude to a Kiss (2010).
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