Merrily We Roll Along
Why was the original production of Merrily We Roll Along such an abysmal failure and how did it turn into a hit? Does the new film succeed in capturing the magic of the hit Broadway revival (and is that even possible)?
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A Stephen Sondheim flop returns in triumph, while his final show tantalizes with what could have been.
Read MoreAn outstanding production of a Stephen Sondheim musical that was initially thought to be a misfire.
Read MoreReviewed By Caldwell Titcomb Much attention has rightly been paid to Stephen Sondheim, who has reached the age of 80 and is the greatest composer/lyricist our country has produced. Boston University got into the act by mounting a production of Merrily We Roll Along in the large B.U. Theatre for a five-day run (April 28–May…
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Arts Commentary: From the Editor’s Desk — By Popular Demand, 2026