Merrily We Roll Along
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Spanning three decades, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. Originally produced on Broadway in 1981, then becoming an inventive cult-classic ahead of its time, the musical features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs.
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- Krystal Joy Brown
- Katie Rose Clarke
- Jonathan Groff
- Lindsay Mendez
- Max Rackenberg
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Reg Rogers
- Natalie Wachen
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This filmed Broadway production of a Sondheim musical has audiences split between pure theatrical devotion and technical frustrations. While theater lovers are absolutely enchanted by Jonathan Groff's emotional powerhouse performance, Daniel Radcliffe's charming patter songs, and Lindsay Mendez's magnetic stage presence, some viewers feel the filming choices sacrifice the theatrical magic for unnecessary cinematic tricks.
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- Nov 21, 2025
see what happens if you don’t tell your crush you like them?? you become an alcoholic!!!!
alexNov 22, 2025Amazing performances. My primary critique is how this filmed version is shot/directed: SO many close-ups, so few wide shots, no curtain call, no intermission, condensing of time, etc. it removes some of the stagy, theatrical trappings that I appreciate in a proshot. Yes,…
Matt DeTurckDec 5, 2025I need Evelyn’s take on all of this
teanstuff - Nov 21, 2025
he’s goes 🎹 🎹🎹 and I go ⌨️ ⌨️⌨️and the phone goes 📞📞📞 and he goes mutter mutter mutter yes jerome mutter no jerome mutter mutter mutter mutter (that’s his lawyer jerome) sincerely lucky to have seen this on broadway and see this pro shot and get to be alive when this…
RainaDec 9, 2025look, sometimes things are made specifically for me. like, not everyone is going to enjoy almost three hours of jonathan groff on the precipice of tears while daniel radcliffe sings a patter song and lindsay mendez gives loaded looks to everyone. by the end of this movie, a…
carley :)Feb 23, 2026Great show, why does Mary have like nothing to do though
James (Schaffrillas) - Dec 5, 2025
daniel radcliffe is just so dear to me i wanna put him in my pocket. he’s fantastic
joanaDec 1, 2025jonathan groff wet confirmed
Jill KrajewskiOct 12, 2025“don’t write what you know 👉🧠 write what you know 🫱❤️”
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- Jen lovedMerrily We Roll Along
The acting and the singing are both fantastic in this show. It’s definitely not a happy musical by any means but it’s still done so well and a fantastic watch. Keep in mind that it is not linear so it can be confusing if you’re not paying attention but it’s done really well.
Ruby is "meh" onMerrily We Roll AlongWasn’t all that interested in this, but as a theater person, I felt obligated to watch. My favorite part was that adorable little boy. With the exception of our leads, I think theater acting has gotten so cheesy/fake, more than it should be. Side characters had no realism.
CPops is "meh" onMerrily We Roll AlongDid not enjoy this one. Excluding acting, everything was a bit average and sub par to me. Mostly monotonous songs. Dull set design. Avg baseline story. Also really irritated by filming closeups. It’s a stage performance, show the entire set with occasional close up
- LAN18 is "meh" onMerrily We Roll Along
Some fun songs and the performances were great. But the story’s ending only disappoints within its storytelling device. Also direction felt a bit too close for a live recording. Never letting any of the sets or performances breath.
Travelrn07 likedMerrily We Roll AlongHaving seen the actual play with the cast in NY this was obviously not the same but glad I can rewatch this cast’s performance anytime I want now. Also loved sharing the show with my sister by watching this in theaters.
Robyn likedMerrily We Roll AlongI hate fat-funny -friends that never experience character growth because they are hopelessly in love with a character who never blinks twice. Otherwise, this was good. Daniel really deserved that tony award
- Lacey is "meh" onMerrily We Roll Along
Daniel Radcliffe was fantastic in this! however, if you've ever lost a friend or struggled to feel worthy of being loved-don't watch this because it'll just be pure pain for 2 1/2 hours.
Jana likedMerrily We Roll AlongThe rest of this could have been trash and I’d like it for Daniel Radcliffe’s performance of Franklin Shepard, Inc. alone. It’s not trash, but I found it pretty boring and too long.
Vank14a is "meh" onMerrily We Roll AlongExpected a lot more from a Sondheim musical. The nonlinear way of storytelling was definitely something interesting and original but the story itself felt a bit boring and repetitive
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Metacritic
Dec 9, 2025
If you don’t like musical theater, you’re not going to like Merrily We Roll Along. If you’re a musical theater fan, Merrily is a must-see.
Alan Ng
Film Threat
Dec 5, 2025
You can wait around and hope, but it’s difficult to believe that this rediscovered Sondheim classic with Grof, Mendez and Radcliffe will ever have a more feeling and vital performance than this one. And hey Harry Potter, you can really sing.
Peter Travers
The Travers Take
Dec 4, 2025
This version of Merrily We Roll Along doesn’t fix every flaw in the material, but it doesn’t need to. What it does instead is honor how difficult, tender, and painfully human this story has always been, giving it the kind of intimacy that a lot of pro-shots never quite reach. For a musical that was once called a massive flop, it’s got a pretty satisfying second life — and one that’s very easy to roll along with.
Tania Hussain
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrily We Roll Along (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Merrily We Roll Along (2025)?
The movie is 2hr 25min long.
What's Merrily We Roll Along (2025) about?
Spanning three decades, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. Originally produced on Broadway in 1981, then becoming an inventive cult-classic ahead of its time, the musical features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs.
Who's the cast of Merrily We Roll Along (2025)?
- Krystal Joy Brown
- Katie Rose Clarke
- Jonathan Groff as Franklin Shepard
- Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn
- Max Rackenberg as Frank Jr.
- Daniel Radcliffe as Charley Kringas
- Reg Rogers
- Natalie Wachen as KT
Who's the director behind Merrily We Roll Along (2025)?
Maria Friedman directed Merrily We Roll Along (2025).
Who produced Merrily We Roll Along (2025)?
David Babani, Patrick Catullo and Sonia Friedman produced Merrily We Roll Along (2025).
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