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
Rated PG-13
Adult themes
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