MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews- Page 23
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#550
Posted: 7/9/24 at 5:35pm
Yes I can understand it must feel odd or even unfair but the reality is that hard working ensemble member wouldn't have a job if it wasn't for Radcliffe - and the show wouldn't be grossing the way it is either. The value that the ensemble member adds is an acting job that many others can do for the same cost or often even less. The value that Radcliffe adds is acting + ticket sales. I do take your point that for very, very long running shows that just seem to rake in profit such as Hamilton it feels like there should be a little bit more to go around than currently. But I can't say I'm that sympathetic about this particular scenario - Merrily is a Sondheim show and was a historic flop, these are major stars, and the producers did take a risk bringing it to Broadway. The key people that took the risks and brought in the dollars would be the Producers and the lead stars, so it only makes sense to me that they receive a much greater share of the money than people who are more commodities that could easily be replaced in an instant if necessary.
As far as I understand, correct if wrong but the original Hamilton cast did more than just act a part written on a page they were part of the creative process too and shaping of the material/direction/production for what is seen on stage even today. If true, I think they were more than just wise I think the deserve the money because they are adding irreplaceable value.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#551
Posted: 7/9/24 at 5:36pm...
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#552
Posted: 7/9/24 at 5:39pm
You make a lot of fair points but you also have to admit that the difference between $2,000 a week and $50,000 is pretty staggering.
Even retail workers get a bonus or commission when a certain budget is hit. If they can charge $1,500 a ticket I think the whole cast making Equity minimum should get a bonus.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#553
Posted: 7/9/24 at 8:18pm
TotallyEffed said: "You make a lot of fair points but you also have to admit that the difference between $2,000 a week and $50,000 is pretty staggering.
Even retail workers get a bonus or commission when a certain budget is hit. If they can charge $1,500 a ticket I think the whole cast making Equity minimum should get a bonus."
Going by that logic —- would it also be OK to ask all cast members to take a pay cut when a show is underperforming?
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#554
Posted: 7/9/24 at 8:33pm
JSquared2 said: "TotallyEffed said: "You make a lot of fair points but you also have to admit that the difference between $2,000 a week and $50,000 is pretty staggering.
Even retail workers get a bonus or commission when a certain budget is hit. If they can charge $1,500 a ticket I think the whole cast making Equity minimum should get a bonus."
Going by that logic —- would it also be OK to ask all cast members to take a pay cut when a show is underperforming?"
How is that the same logic?
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#555
Posted: 7/9/24 at 9:10pm
They should all be getting paid less and lower the price of tickets. And he says it’s 1400 after tax, yes well, elect the people who will cut your taxes then.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#556
Posted: 7/9/24 at 9:54pm
I agree it's Radcliffe who helped sell out this production with his worldwide fanbase. I believe Sondheim only knew of Radcliffe being casted before had passed away. Personally I wished they had casted 3 truly longtime friends in real life (Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,... and another longtime friend) but I'm also very happy with this trio. I still think this musical would have struggled if it didn't have an A-list celebrity (Radcliffe) in its cast.
Corey Mach makes a good point. Hopefully there was a bonus given to the actors and front/back of house folks? I recall at the end of Music Man a bonus was given to front of house folks though I believe someone on this board stated it was from Hugh Jackman or someone else and not from the producers.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#557
Posted: 7/10/24 at 10:25am
That sounds very unlike Scott Rudin to do something like that, but in line with Hugh Jackman’s kind and generous personality. And the word is CAST not casted. The word casted does not exist.
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#558
Posted: 7/10/24 at 10:42am
Broadway Flash said: "That sounds very unlike Scott Rudin to do something like that, but in line withHugh Jackman’s kind and generous personality. And the word is CAST not casted. The word casted does not exist."
Annoys me to no end when people use "casted"
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#559
Posted: 12/31/99 at 7:19pm
Wick3 said: "I agreeit's Radcliffe who helpedsell out this production with his worldwide fanbase. I believe Sondheim only knew of Radcliffe being casted before had passed away. Personally I wished they had casted 3 truly longtime friends in real life (Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,... and another longtime friend) but I'm also very happy with this trio. I still think this musical would have struggled if it didn't have an A-list celebrity (Radcliffe) in its cast.
Corey Mach makes a good point. Hopefully there was a bonus given to the actors and front/back of house folks? I recall at the end of Music Man a bonus was given to front of house folks though I believe someone on this board stated it was from Hugh Jackman or someone elseand not from the producers."
I don't know what that would prove. Per your example, Emma Watson would have been all wrong as Mary. You could also not come up with a third name. I don't imagine there are three close longtime friends the right age who all have the talent and charisma to pull off those roles, and I am really not sure what the point would be. I guess it could be considered stunt casting if they were famous enough.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#560
Posted: 4/1/25 at 12:06pm
Proshot acquired by Sony Pictures Classics; theatrical release planned
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#561
Posted: 4/1/25 at 12:33pm
KevinKlawitter said: "Proshot acquired by Sony Pictures Classics; theatrical release planned"
Richard Linklater found putting his fist through his laptop monitor.
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#562
Posted: 4/1/25 at 12:45pm
WKevinKlawitter said: "Proshot acquired by Sony Pictures Classics; theatrical release planned"
Well this is just fantastic!!!! Cannot wait. When is release? Theaters or streaming, or both?
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#563
Posted: 4/1/25 at 12:48pm
Alex Kulak2 said: "Richard Linklater found putting his fist through his laptop monitor."
Do they still have laptops when Linklater's film is released in twenty years?
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#564
Posted: 4/1/25 at 1:13pm
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Live Capture of Merrily We Roll Along
In an email sent by the show's mailing list
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sony-pictures-live-filmed-merrily-we-roll-along-broadway-1236177697/
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#565
Posted: 4/1/25 at 2:28pm
I think Linklater will be just fine, if anything, this may create more of an interest in the movie version of the musical.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#566
Posted: 4/4/25 at 4:46am
I never know anymore what’s meant by theatrical releases. A week in New York City and LA to qualify for awards, then on to streaming and some DVD releases? I have a tough time believing they will get too much more ambitious than that, but who knows?
No matter. It’s a wonderful production and I’ll probably catch it somewhere before buying a physical copy.
Linklater’s movie is so far away that I can’t imagine it mattering much, one way or the other. But even with the advantages of film, Linklater and his cast have a tough challenge.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#567
Posted: 6/11/25 at 5:56pm
AMC Theaters has a page with a December 5th release -
https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/merrily-we-roll-along-80251
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#568
Posted: 7/16/25 at 1:37pm
theatergoer3 said: "AMC Theaters has a page with a December 5threlease -
https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/merrily-we-roll-along-80251"
December 5th release date confirmed
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#569
Posted: 7/16/25 at 1:45pm
Somehow I think it would have been better to release it January 2026 after the holidays. In early December, people are busy with final exams, holiday parties, holiday movies, rewatching Wicked Part 2, etc.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#570
Posted: 7/16/25 at 2:18pm
I can see this pulling in a few Golden Globe nominations. I'm assuming they keep Groff and Radcliffe in different categories.
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#571
Posted: 7/16/25 at 2:28pm
TalksAboutBruno said: "I can see this pulling in a few Golden Globe nominations. I'm assuming they keep Groff and Radcliffe in different categories."
Golden Globes consideration deadline is December 4, 2025 so unless they do a handful of advance theatrical screenings, they won’t be able to be up for any awards until December 2026.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#572
Posted: 7/16/25 at 4:02pm
I’m not sure it will be eligible for awards, as it is a Fathom event. That being said, the release date doesn’t matter. Films are screened before hand so they can be nominated and with the Golden Globes, they’re notorious for nominated movies sight unseen because of the stars (hello, The Tourist, how are you?).
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#573
Posted: 9/10/25 at 4:55pm
I can’t find the other thread but Fathom Events is running trailers for this.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reviews#574
Posted: 9/10/25 at 5:18pm
Wick3 said: "Somehow I think it would have been better to release it January 2026 after the holidays. In early December, people are busy with final exams, holiday parties, holiday movies, rewatching Wicked Part 2, etc."
My thought would be closer to Christmas while people are on vacation and out of school. It may have been the only date available? Or maybe they wanted to release it closer to the "Wicked: For Good" release just two weeks before? I would suspect it may not do as well in January as people will be returning to work and school. Just my thoughts.
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