Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer, Franklin Shepard, and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). The show ends with a touch of rueful irony, as the three best friends at the start of their careers face a bright future: young, talented and enthusiastic about the worlds waiting to be conquered. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one’s ideals.
Book by George Furth
Music by Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Dates: February 13-22, 2026
Times: 7:30 & 2:30
Venue: CSPS Hall 1103 3rd St Se Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Directed by: Brian Glick
Musical Direction by: Matthew Meckes
Full Length Musical. Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Rated PG-13
Adult themes
Cast & Creative
Brandon Burkhardt
as Franklin Shepard
Jeffrey Harrington
as Charley Kringas
Catherine Blades
as Beth
Katie Gucik
as Mary Flynn
Allison Dixon
as Gussie Carnegie
Casey Prince
as Joe Josephson
Ian Zahren
as Jerome/Mr. Spencer
Paige Kennedy
as K.T./Mrs. Spencer
Bryant Duffy
as Tyler
Tommy
as Bunker/R.U./Newscaster
Ellen Welch
as Meg Kincaid/Dory/Makeup Artist
Nate Petsche
as Terry/Photographer
Cameron Byrd
as Minister
Eloise Prince
as Scotty/Evelyn/Newscaster/Pianist
Brian Glick
as Director
Mathew Meckes
as Musical Director
Kristen Olinger
as Lighting Designer
Darin Ulmer
as Sound Designer
Rob Sunderman
as Scenic Designer
Melonie Stoll
as Costume Designer
Sarah Fried
as Hair and Makeup
Adam Christy
as Master Carpenter
Will Farris
as Stage Manager
Alexandria Skowron
as ASM/ Props Manager
Jason Millsap
as Production Coordinator
Jason Shadrick
as Music Contractor
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329 10th Ave SE Suite 005
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Brian Glick
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