MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 16, 1981
Closing Date
Nov 28, 1981
1st Preview
Oct 08, 1981
1st Preview
Oct 08, 1981
Previews
44
Performances
16
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Alvin Theatre
(Nov 16, 1981 - Nov 28, 1981)
Setting
Beginning in 1980 and moving backward toward 1955.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Messrs. Nederlander
Produced by Lord Lew Grade, Martin Starger, Robert Fryer and Harold Prince; Associate Producer: Ruth Mitchell and Howard Haines
Book by George Furth; Music by Stephen Sondheim; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; From the play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart; Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick; Musical Director: Paul Gemignani
Directed by Harold Prince; Choreographed by Larry Fuller; Assistant Choreographer: Janie Gleason
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee; Costume Design by Judith Dolan; Lighting Design by David Hersey; Sound Design by Jack Mann; Make-Up Design by Richard Allen; Hair Design by Richard Allen; Projection Consultant: Westerfield / Quitt Productions, Ltd.
General Manager: Howard Haines; Assistant Co. Mgr: David Musselman
Production Stage Manager: Beverley Randolph; Stage Manager: Richard Evans; Assistant Stage Mgr: Steve Knox
Music published by Tommy Valando; Assistant Conductor: Tom Fay and Les Scott
Dance Captain: Janie Gleason; Press Representative: Mary Bryant; Advertising: Ash / LeDonne; Casting: Joanna Merlin; Photographer: Martha Swope; Production Coordinator: Arthur Masella
Ann Morrison
Broadway debut
Mary Flynn
Lonny Price
Charley Kringas
Jim Walton
Replaced James Weissenbach in previews
Franklin Shepard
Oct 19, 1981 - Nov 28, 1981
Jason Alexander
Broadway debut
Joe
Terry Finn
Broadway debut
Gussie
Sally Klein
Broadway debut
Beth
Marianna Allen
Broadway debut
Girl Auditioning
James Bonkovsky
Broadway debut
George
The Headwaiter
David Cady
Broadway debut
Jerome
Liz Callaway
Broadway debut
Nightclub Waitress
Donna Marie Elio
Terry
Giancarlo Esposito
Valedictorian
Geoffrey Horne
Franklin Shepard (at age 43)
Paul Hyams
Broadway debut
Mr. Spencer
Steven Jacob
Broadway debut
Photographer
Mary Johansen
Broadway debut
Mrs. Spencer
David Loud
Broadway debut
Ted
Marc Moritz
Broadway debut
Alex
Talk Show Host
Tonya Pinkins
Broadway debut
Gwen Wilson
Abby Pogrebin
Broadway debut
Evelyn
Daisy Prince
Broadway debut
Meg
Forest D. Ray
Broadway debut
Ru
Clark Sayre
Broadway debut
Soundman
Tom Shea
Broadway debut
Bartender
David Shine
Broadway debut
Les
Gary Stevens
Waiter
Maryrose Wood
Broadway debut
Ms. Gordon
Swing: Janie Gleason
Understudies: Marianna Allen (Gussie), James Bonkovsky (Joe), David Cady (Franklin Shepard), Liz Callaway (Mary Flynn), David Loud (Charley Kringas) and Daisy Prince (Beth)

Alvin Theatre (Nov 16, 1981 - Nov 28, 1981)

Choreographed by Ron Field
Press Representative: Francine L. Trevens

Cast

James Weissenbach
Franklin Shepard
Oct 08, 1981 - Oct 17, 1981
Was replaced in previews
music by Stephen Sondheim; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Act 1
Sung By
Merrily We Roll Along
Company
Rich and Happy
Franklin Shepard and Guests
Merrily We Roll Along (Reprise)
Company
Like It Was
Mary Flynn
Franklin Shepard, INC
Charley Kringas
Merrily We Roll Along (Reprise)
Company
Old Friends
Franklin Shepard, Charley Kringas and Mary Flynn
Merrily We Roll Along (Reprise)
Company
Not A Day Goes By
Franklin Shepard
Now You Know
Mary Flynn and Company
Act 2
Sung By
It's A Hit!
Franklin Shepard, Mary Flynn, Charley Kringas and Joe
Merrily We Roll Along (Reprise)
Company
Good Thing Going
Charley Kringas and Franklin Shepard
Merrily We Roll Along (Reprise)
Company
Bobby and Jackie and Jack
Charley Kringas, Beth, Franklin Shepard and Ted
Not A Day Goes By (Reprise)
Franklin Shepard and Mary Flynn
Opening Doors
Franklin Shepard, Charley Kringas, Mary Flynn, Joe and Beth
Our Time
Franklin Shepard, Charley Kringas, Mary Flynn and Company
The Hills of Tomorrow
Company

Tony Award®

 

Best Original Score

1982 Nominee
Music by Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Drama Desk Award

Outstanding Lyrics

1982 Winner
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
 

Outstanding Music

1982 Nominee
Music by Stephen Sondheim

Theatre World

Award

1982 Recipient
Ann Morrison
Season:
View Graph
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
PRODUCTIONS

More Productions by Opening Date

Wally's Cafe Jun 12, 1981
Jun 21, 1981
 
This Was Burlesque Jun 23, 1981
Jul 17, 1981
 
A Taste of Honey Jun 24, 1981
Nov 08, 1981
 
Scenes and Revelations Jun 25, 1981
Jul 19, 1981
 
Fiddler on the Roof Jul 09, 1981
Aug 23, 1981
 
The Supporting Cast Aug 06, 1981
Sep 05, 1981
 
My Fair Lady Aug 18, 1981
Nov 29, 1981
 
An Evening With Dave Allen Sep 20, 1981
Oct 17, 1981
 
Twyla Tharp Dance Sep 22, 1981
Oct 18, 1981
 
A Talent for Murder Oct 01, 1981
Dec 06, 1981
 
 
Marlowe Oct 12, 1981
Nov 22, 1981
 
Candida Oct 15, 1981
Jan 02, 1982
 
Einstein and the Polar Bear Oct 29, 1981
Oct 31, 1981
 
Crimes of the Heart Nov 04, 1981
Feb 13, 1983
 
Ned and Jack Nov 08, 1981
Nov 08, 1981
 
The Dresser Nov 09, 1981
May 01, 1982
 
Oh, Brother! Nov 10, 1981
Nov 11, 1981
 
Mass Appeal Nov 12, 1981
May 16, 1982
 
Camelot Nov 15, 1981
Jan 02, 1982
 
Merrily We Roll Along Nov 16, 1981
Nov 28, 1981
 
The First Nov 17, 1981
Dec 13, 1981
 
The West Side Waltz Nov 19, 1981
Mar 13, 1982
 
Grown Ups Dec 10, 1981
Feb 20, 1982
 
Kingdoms Dec 13, 1981
Dec 27, 1981
 
Duet for One Dec 17, 1981
Jan 02, 1982
 
Dreamgirls Dec 20, 1981
Aug 11, 1985
 
Waltz of the Stork Jan 05, 1982
May 23, 1982
 
Little Me Jan 21, 1982
Feb 21, 1982
 
The Curse of an Aching Heart Jan 25, 1982
Feb 21, 1982
 
 
Macbeth Jan 28, 1982
Feb 14, 1982
 
Othello Feb 03, 1982
May 23, 1982
 
Pump Boys and Dinettes Feb 04, 1982
Jun 18, 1983
 
Special Occasions Feb 07, 1982
Feb 07, 1982
 
The World of Sholom Aleichem Feb 11, 1982
Feb 28, 1982
 
 
Little Johnny Jones Mar 21, 1982
Mar 21, 1982
 
Eminent Domain Mar 28, 1982
May 23, 1982
 
Agnes of God Mar 30, 1982
Sep 04, 1983
 
Solomon's Child Apr 08, 1982
Apr 10, 1982
 
Medea May 02, 1982
Jun 27, 1982
 
"MASTER HAROLD"…and the boys May 04, 1982
Feb 26, 1983
 
The Hothouse May 06, 1982
May 30, 1982
 
Is there life after high school? May 07, 1982
May 16, 1982
 
Nine May 09, 1982
Feb 04, 1984
 
Beyond Therapy May 26, 1982
Jun 13, 1982