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Book by: George Furth
Lyrics by: Stephen
Sondheim
Music by: Stephen Sondheim
The authors of the landmark "Company" reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical
on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise and the high price of success.
"Merrily
We Roll Along" begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded compser Franklin Shepard and
his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). The show ends with
a touch of rueful irony, as the three best friends at the start of their careers face a bright future: young, talented and
enthusiastic about the worlds waiting to be conquered.
Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement
and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to
one's ideals. Like "Company", "Merrily We Roll Along" is a modest-sized show that crakles with the wit, humor and intensity
that embody the spirit of New York City. With a brilliant "Broadway-style" score and that deep insight one expects from any
Sondheim endeavor, "Merrily We Roll Along" is a spirited and moving cautionary tale for anyone who has ever pursued a dream.
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Old Friends - Like it Was
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Now You Know
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Scotty, Mary, Tyler, Charley, Frank, Joe, Jerome, K.T., Company
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Joe, Frank, Mary, Beth, Charley
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Charley, Frank, Mary, Joe, 1st Girl, Beth
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Beth, Frank Jr., Mrs. Spencer
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Frank, Charley, Mary, Company
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