Merrily We Roll Along - Behind The Scenes With Jonathan Ross

Merrily We Roll Along - THE HAROLD PINTER THEATRE
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Following a sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the stunning musical revival of Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth embarks on an exclusive 12 week season at the Harold Pinter theatre from 23 April. This 'dazzling' (D Telegraph) five star hit has been thrilling audiences with its 'electrically alive' (Independent) performances. Winner of the 2012 Critics' Circle Best Musical award, this show is a must-see production.
'It is, make no mistake, one of the great musical productions of this or any era.' The Independent *****
'Hugely witty, tunefully inventive and brightly entertaining' The Daily Telegraph *****
'A seamless revival by Maria Friedman' The Times *****
'An absolute zinger' Sunday Express *****
'A heart-clutching revival' The New York Times
'A superb production by Maria Friedman' The Guardian *****
'Musical theatre at its most sophisticated' Daily Express *****
Triple Olivier award-winner Maria Friedman makes an extraordinary directorial debut, with outstanding performances from a flawless cast, including Mark Umbers - 'Impeccably played' (Guardian), Damian Humbley - 'Terrific' (Independent) and Olivier award-winner Jenna Russell - 'Superb' (Financial Times).
Set over three decades in the entertainment business Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between three friends Franklin, Charley and Mary. Starting in 1980 and travelling backwards in time, this powerful and moving story features some of Sondheim's most beautiful songs including Good Thing Going, Not a Day Goes By and Old Friends.