Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Martijn-j
Chorus Member Joined: 7/19/21
#1Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 2:26pm
The 2019 BBC radio documentary Into the Stephen Sondheim Archive was broadcasted again today with a new introduction by Maria Friedman. She said that up until recently she was working with Sondheim on a Merrily We Roll Along revival, aiming for Broadway in 2022. I assume this will be based on her 2012 West End production.
You can listen to the documentary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct30fn
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#2Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 2:32pm
It was also pointed out that in Michael Paulson’s final interview with Sondheim that NYTW was/is in talks to mount that production, or a reimagined version of that production with Elliott still attached, I believe.
#3Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 2:43pm
I wonder how this could ever be a hit. Could they get Lin Manuel back, perhaps?
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
KFC1991
Stand-by Joined: 7/10/18
#4Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 3:54pm
binau said: "I wonder how this could ever be a hit. Could they get Lin Manuel back, perhaps?"
I wouldn't mind seeing Jake in this; without someone like him I assume it would have to be at a nonprofit.
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#5Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 3:56pm
binau said: "I wonder how this could ever be a hit. Could they get Lin Manuel back, perhaps?"
Because its the first production of the show that actually fixed the show
#6Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 4:44pm
This production of the show is perfect. I hope it finally makes its way over!!
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UrNotAMachine
Stand-by Joined: 2/17/15
#7Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 6:32pm
How would we feel about Adam Kantor as Charlie? He might be a little old, but the London production also went for an older cast, rather than a younger one like the original production. I've always wanted to see him in a Sondheim show
Updated On: 12/5/21 at 06:32 PM
bungalowbob2
Chorus Member Joined: 12/9/15
#8Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 6:48pm
I saw the remount of the Friedman production in Boston and loved it. A part of me hopes they'd consider bringing back Umbers and Humbley but I also wonder whether Charley and Frank are roles that they could age out of.
chrishuyen
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/12/14
#9Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 11:16pm
Wow I'd LOVE to see this. Though I'm not familiar with this version of the show, how exactly does it make it work?
Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#10Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 11:33pm
Id love the see this production either be a reunion of Jonathan Groff John Gallagher jr and Lea Michele or Jonathan groff, Laura Osnes and Adam chandler berat
#11Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/5/21 at 11:36pm
chrishuyen said: "Wow I'd LOVE to see this. Though I'm not familiar with this version of the show, how exactly does it make it work?"
I, too, would like to hear an answer to this. Love the score. Worked as a dresser on a production in the late 80's. One of the most exhausting jobs in the theater I ever had.
#12Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 12:01am
Saw the City Center production the night Sondheim came out at curtain call with some of the original cast members and sang.
I really enjoyed that production. Wasn't crazy about Lin's "Franklin Shepard Inc.". Not a fan of his acting period. But the show was good. Celia was wonderful.
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MemorableUserName
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/27/19
#13Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 12:20am
chrishuyen said: "Wow I'd LOVE to see this. Though I'm not familiar with this version of the show, how exactly does it make it work?"
This may be helpful...
jimmycurry01
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
#14Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 12:32am
I love this production. I how it is able to do well if it makes it to Broadway. At least it was preserved on video.
#15Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 12:34am
binau said: "I wonder how this could ever be a hit. Could they get Lin Manuel back, perhaps?"
I highly doubt he'd reprise the role.
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-Felicia Finley-
#16Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 12:35am
I have to say, that I've never been a big fan of Sondheim. Except for this show, this is my absolute favorite thing he's done. Very exciting news.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
AllThatJazz2
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/17
#17Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 9:01am
bungalowbob2 said: "I saw the remount of the Friedman production in Boston and loved it. A part of me hopes they'd consider bringing back Umbers and Humbley but I also wonder whether Charley and Frank are roles that they could age out of."
I saw it in Boston as well and was so taken with it I went back and brought my mother with me. It was such a wonderful production. I would absolutely love to see Umbers and Humbley in it again.
#18Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 9:19am
joevitus said: "chrishuyen said: "Wow I'd LOVE to see this. Though I'm not familiar with this version of the show, how exactly does it make it work?"
I, too, would like to hear an answer to this. Love the score. Worked as a dresser on a production in the late 80's. One of the most exhausting jobs in the theater I ever had."
I can’t imagine having to dress the actors in reverse like that. You’re a trooper.
#19Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 9:37am
AllThatJazz2 said: "bungalowbob2 said: "I saw the remount of the Friedman production in Boston and loved it. A part of me hopes they'd consider bringing back Umbers and Humbley but I also wonder whether Charley and Frank are roles that they could age out of."
I saw it in Boston as well and was so taken with it I went back and brought my mother with me. It was such a wonderful production. I would absolutely love to see Umbers and Humbley in it again."
Yup saw it in Boston too and loved it! I'm guessing it didn't do well financially in Boston and that's why it didnt' end up going to Broadway back then?
raddersons
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#20Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 9:16pm
Saw the Fathom Events proshot of this production back in 2013 and absolutely adored it. Thrilled it might get a real shot here.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#21Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 9:36pm
saw the Encores version of this awhile back and not sure this would ever be a "hit" on Broadway. It's an interesting musical, but if they go to the Company route and get some big Broadway names, it could do well for a limited engagement.
#22Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 10:30pm
Theatrefanboy1 said: "Id love the see this production either be a reunion of Jonathan Groff John Gallagher jr and Lea Michele or Jonathan groff, Laura Osnes and Adam chandler berat"
We as a society have progressed past the need for all-white casts.
Also, for what it's worth, both Lea and Laura are so ridiculously wrong for Mary. Lea is a Gussie, Laura is a Beth.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#23Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/6/21 at 11:24pm
I saw the filmed version of this and enjoyed it. But the show is always going to have the inherent problem that the book is NOT good and doesn’t come close to matching the brilliance of Sondheim’s score. Even the recent Fiasco Theater (Off-Broadway) production that tinkered with the book couldn’t fix it.
It’s a shame because I’ve grown to love Furth’s book of Company, but Merrily’s book feels pedestrian in comparison.
At most, I could see this being done by Roundabout on Broadway, not a commercial production.
InTheBathroom1
Broadway Star Joined: 10/6/18
#24Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/7/21 at 12:55am
The new rumor circulating is Andrew Garfield/Daniel Radcliffe. Great casting but would love to know who their Mary will be.
carnzee
Broadway Star Joined: 9/2/11
#25Merrily We Roll Along revival aiming for Broadway in 2022
Posted: 12/7/21 at 5:05pm
InTheBathroom1 said: "The new rumor circulating is Andrew Garfield/Daniel Radcliffe. Great casting but would love to know who their Mary will be."
Just saw this! Very exciting.
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