Merrily We Roll Along: More ★★★★★ Than Any West End Musical In History!
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Triple Olivier Award-winner Maria Friedman makes a thrilling directorial debut with this vibrant, full scale production and exceptional cast led by Mark Umbers, Jenna Russell and Damian Humbley.
An emotionally charged journey through the lives of three very dear friends,
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG winds back in time, exploring how the choices we make in life can change everything and everyone we love.
This Sondheim classic is a refreshing addition to the West End from the acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory, following its collection of hugely successful transfers: Sunday in the Park with George; La Cage aux Folles and Sweet Charity.
'It is, make no mistake, one of the great musical productions of this or any era.’
The Independent ★★★★★
MORE 5 STARS THAN ANY OTHER MUSICAL IN WEST END HISTORY
★★★★★ The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Express, Metro, The Guardian, Daily Express, The Independent on Sunday, Heat, What’s On Stage, The Public Review.
‘The show is a rare combination of the thoughtful and the thrilling. Go.’
The Independent ★★★★★
‘Maria Friedman’s glorious revival, rightly transferred to the West End’ The Daily Telegraph ★★★★★
‘Hugely witty, tunefully inventive and brightly entertaining’ The Daily Telegraph ★★★★★
‘A seamless revival by Maria Friedman’ The Times ★★★★★
‘Pure pleasure’ The Daily Telegraph ★★★★★
‘An absolute zinger’ Sunday Express ★★★★★
‘A London triumph’ Sunday Express ★★★★★
‘Stunningly performed’ Sunday Express ★★★★★
'A heart-clutching revival' The New York Times
‘A superb production by Maria Friedman’ The Guardian ★★★★★
‘Musical theatre at its most sophisticated’ Daily Express ★★★★★
‘A musical of crushing beauty’ Sunday Express ★★★★★
Following a sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the stunning musical revival of
Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth embarks on an exclusive 12 week season at the Harold Pinter theatre from 23 April.