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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
Moviegoers are saying
This Sondheim musical proshot divides audiences between those celebrating its preservation of Broadway magic and those critiquing its cinematic approach, with Daniel Radcliffe's committed supporting performance and the show's transformation from notorious flop to perfected success earning universal praise. Reviewers consistently emphasize the need for more accessible Broadway recordings, though some question whether the heavy use of close-ups sacrifices the theatrical experience for film aesthetics.
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