Merrily We Roll Along is a 1983 Broadway musical (adapting a 1934 stage comedy by Kaufman and Hart). Stephen Sondheim wrote the music and lyrics. It focuses on a famed songwriter and producer, as he reflects on past successes and travails, going further back as the show progresses.
References[]
- A 2023 social media post promoting Sesame Street: The Musical features a spoof of the poster of the 2023 Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, titled "Furrily We Roll Along."[1] It depicts Grover, Elmo, and Rosita, loosely corresponding to the positions held by cast members Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez on the revival's poster.
Connections[]
- Jason Alexander originated Joe
- Randy Cohen programmed keyboards for the 2023 revival
- Giancarlo Esposito originated the valedictorian
- Lord Lew Grade produced the 1983 production
- Lonny Price originated Charley Kringas
- Daniel Radcliffe played Charley Kringas in the 2023 revival
- Martin Starger produced the 1983 production