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In 1981, Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily' was a flop -- now it's a hit

A filmed version of the live production of Merrily We Roll Along will open in theaters on Dec. 5. We listen back to a 2024 interview with revival director Maria Friedman and actor Jonathan Groff.

The Remarkable Revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along'

In the world of musical theater, few stories are as compelling as that of Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along.' Initially a flop in 1981, this production has experienced a remarkable revival, ...