“Merrily We Roll Along” was already a “surefire, genuine, walk-away blockbuster, lines down to Broadway, boffola, sensational, box office lalapalooza, gargantuan hit” and now it has the Tony Awards to prove it.
The first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s infamous flop (seriously — the original production played just 16 performances in 1981) took home four statuettes at 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and a long awaited Best Orchestrations award for Jonathan Tunick (Sondheim’s orchestrator of choice, who has never won a Tony for his work with Sondheim before now).
Perhaps ‘Merrily’s most triumphant moments at the Tonys were in the acting categories; first, Daniel Radcliffe won his first Tony in the Featured Actor category (and accepted it from future Charley Kringas Ben Platt!), then Jonathan Groff took home his first Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. The pair were visibly emotional during each other’s wins, both of which have been a long time in the making.
So, here we are: against all odds, “Merrily We Roll Along” is finally a musical that works but all good things must come to an end and the show is set to close on Sunday, July 7 at the Hudson Theatre.
And if you want to see the legendary show live before the curtains close, it isn’t too late to nab last-minute tickets.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $274 before fees on Vivid Seats.
While that may sound pricey, “the best thing that ever could have happened” just did for New York Post readers.
From now through June 30, Post readers can save $25 on any Broadway ticket purchase over $200 — and that includes “Merrily We Roll Along.”
Still need a few more details before buying?
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about “Merrily We Roll Along” on Broadway below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
How to get discounted tickets to ‘Merrily We Roll Along’
From now until July 7, “Merrily” will roll along at New York City’s Hudson Theatre.
To find the show that makes the most sense for your schedule (and wallet), our team has listed out all show dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available here:
| “Merrily We Roll Along” dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. | $494 |
| Wednesday, June 19 at 1 p.m. | $386 |
| Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. | $388 |
| Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. | $372 |
| Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. | $346 |
| Saturday, June 22 at 1 p.m. | $346 |
| Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m. | $355 |
| Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. | $320 |
| Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. | $360 |
| Wednesday, June 26 at 1 p.m. | $372 |
| Wednesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. | $388 |
| Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. | $337 |
| Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. | $298 |
| Saturday, June 29 at 1 p.m. | $320 |
| Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m. | $292 |
| Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. | $311 |
| Tuesday, July 2 at 7 p.m. | $388 |
| Wednesday, July 3 at 1 p.m. | $388 |
| Wednesday, July 3 at 7 p.m. | $388 |
| Thursday, July 4 at 7 p.m. | $388 |
| Friday, July 5 at 7 p.m. | $274 |
| Saturday, July 6 at 1 p.m. | $347 |
| Saturday, July 6 at 7 p.m. | $274 |
| Sunday, July 7 at 2 p.m. | $388 |
*These prices do not include the $25 discount.
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
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‘Merrily We Roll Along’ cast
In addition to Tony Winners Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe as Franklin Shepard and Charley Kringas, respectively, here’s who you can expect to see on stage at ‘Merrily’:
- Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn
- Krystal Joy Brown as Gussie Carnegie
- Katie Rose Clarke as Beth Spencer
- Reg Rogers as Joe Josephson
- Max Rackenberg, Rocco Van Auken, and Brady Wagner (rotating) as Frank Jr.
Additionally, the show has a large ensemble, including Sherz Aletaha, Leana Rae Concepcion, Coby Getzug, Corey Mach, Talia Simone Robinson, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Evan Alexander Smith, Brianna Stoute, Christian Strange, Vishal Vaidya, Natalie Wachen, Jacob Keith Watson, Morgan Kirner, David Scott Purdy, Amanda Rose, and Koray Tarhan.
What is ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ about?
Per Playbill, “Spanning three decades in the entertainment business, Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. An inventive cult-classic ahead of its time, Merrily We Roll Along features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs.”
What makes ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ unique is the reverse chronological structure; we open at the end and conclude with the beginning of Frank, Charley, and Mary’s friendship 20 years earlier.
How long is Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Merrily We Roll Along’? When does ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ close?
“Merrily We Roll Along” must close on July 7, which means Daniel Radcliffe will be in “Merrily” until closing night. At the time of publication, the actor does not have any scheduled absences.
2024 Tony-nominated shows
Want to check all the big can’t-miss, recently released shows off your list?
Here’s where you can find tickets.
• “Stereophonic”
• “The Outsiders”
• “Hell’s Kitchen”
• “Illinoise”
• “The Who’s Tommy”
Want to catch other winners and nominees live on Broadway? Take a look at our list of all the 2024 Tony nominees (where you can score discounted tickets!) to find the show for you.
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