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Brandon Burkhardt
Jeffrey Harrington
Catherine Blades
Katie Gucik
Allison Dixon
Casey Prince
Ian Zahren
Paige Kennedy
Bryant Duffy
Anthony Hendricks
Tommy Ratkiewicz
Ellen Welch
Nate Petsche
Eloise Prince
Cindy Shadrick
Brian Glick

“I can tell you that Brian is beloved by all who know him. He is a very fine person, a joy to be around, and would contribute tremendously to any professional situation with which he is associated.” ~ Broadway lyricist & Writer, Robert Lindsey-Nassif

Brian Glick is the visionary co-founder and the Executive & Artistic Director of Revival Theatre Company, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His innovative approach has transformed the stage with uniquely intimate presentations. The company is celebrated for its highly regarded annual concert productions, involving nearly 100 performers. Over the past decade, Brian has directed more than 30 stage productions, earning him accolades for his dynamic and richly layered creations. The Gazette aptly noted, “Artistic Director Brian Glick has a knack for his wonderful elite talent for his productions on stage and behind the scenes.” Recent seasons have seen Brian helm the Midwest premiere of Come From AwayDogfight and Grey Gardens. He has a knack for developing musical pieces in non-traditional spaces, creating intimate and contemporary experiences for both actors and audiences.

As a freelance director, Brian’s repertoire spans operas, musicals, and plays. He produced and directed Side Show as a fundraiser for Families Helping Families and Baby for The Young Parents Network, directed Jim McDonough’s Holiday Grande tour, and multiple cabarets and concerts.

Brian’s work with Theatre Cedar Rapids and Orchestra Iowa on The Music Man earned them the Collaboration Award. He has also contributed as a designer and stage manager for Cedar Rapids Follies. His talents have been honored by the New York Drama League, where he worked alongside Tony-nominated Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge and Broadway composer and lyricist Robert Lindsey-Nassif.

In 2019, Brian staged the world premiere of the musical Chaplin before its London debut. In 2020, he was recognized as one of CBJ’s Forty Under 40 most influential leaders. Brian’s commitment to his community is exemplified by his creation of the Iowa Concert of Hope, a relief concert benefiting those affected by the 2020 derecho in Cedar Rapids and Iowa. The concert featured notable performers such as Ron Livingston, Tim Shew, Linda Eder, Betty Buckley, Edwin McCain, Kim Scharnberg, Elena Shaddow, and Chris Brubeck. Brian’s strong leadership and visionary approach continue to inspire and captivate audiences and industry professionals alike.

Mathew Meckes

Matthew Meckes
Recent credits include Broadway: MJ The Musical. Regional: 42nd Street, Passing Through, Cyrano (Goodspeed), 42nd Street (Riverside), Knoxville (Asolo Rep), In The Heights, Man Of La Mancha (PCPA), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble Theatre Company). Most recently he published his first volume of poetry titled “A Smile Remembers.”

Kristen Olinger
Darin Ulmer
Rob Sunderman
Melonie Stoll
Sarah Fried
Adam Christy
Will Farris
Alexandria Skowron
Jason Millsap
Jason Shadrick

Merrily We Roll Along

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.

 

 

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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

Paige Kennedy
as K.T./Mrs. Spencer/Auditionee

Bryant Duffy
as Tyler

Anthony Hendricks
as Mr. Spencer/Terry 

Tommy Ratkiewicz
as Bunker/Newscaster

Ellen Welch
as Meg Kincaid/Studio Assistant/Auditionee

Nate Petsche
as Minister/R.U./Photographer/Studio Assistant 

Eloise Prince
as Scotty/Evelyn/Newscaster/Pianist

Cindy Shadrick
as Dory/Makeup Artist

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