The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar?
The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar?
macbeth
Broadway Star Joined: 5/7/03
#1The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar?
Posted: 11/18/25 at 12:22pm
Its 1981 New York premiere was a disaster but this told-in-reverse musical became a Tony award-winning hit with Daniel Radcliffe. The film version is a tear-jerking joy
Great piece from Michael Billington @
#2The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar?
Posted: 11/18/25 at 2:45pm
I think it's weird to call a pro shot "the film version," but it is nice to see a show I always liked (and worked as a dresser on in a late '80's production) recieve strong accolades.
macbeth
Broadway Star Joined: 5/7/03
#3The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar?
Posted: 11/18/25 at 2:56pm
I think Maria or Sonia Friedman described it as being edited more like a film so maybe less audience shots? I dunno.
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