...this professional production on the campus of Lakeland Community College [...] has enough strong and juicy elements to give this oft-ignored gem a gleaming local showcase.
-Christine Howey, Cleveland Scene
Lakeland Civic Theatre presents
Merrily We Roll Along
Music and Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim
Book by
George Furth
Directed by Martin Friedman
Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper
Setting Designed by Austin Kilpatrick
Costumes Designed by Kelsey Tomlinson
Lighting Designed by Adam Ditzel
Sound Designed by Eric Simna
Choreography by Jennifer Justice
Production Stage Manager Elizabeth Cammett
This production manages to circumvent what many have long believed to be so problematic about this musical and put on stage what Friedman and other true Sondheimaphiles have recognized and admired since 1981. This “Merrily” most certainly rolls along.
-Bob Abelman, Cleveland Jewish News
The Play:
Merrily We Roll
Along, written in 1981, is based on a 1934 play by George S. Kaufman
and Moss Hart. The musical (with a book by George Furth) was first produced in
November of 1981, where it ran for 16 performances. Not very successful eh? It
tells of the disintegration of the friendship of successful songwriter Franklin
Shepard, his lyricist and best friend Charlie Kringas, and novelist Mary Flynn as they set out to shake up Broadway and 'change the world.' As the years go by, they each become successful professionally but drift apart as friends.
This is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most accessible and difficult scores. It is most certainly about friendship and its importance in the lives of three people. This is one great play.
It may have been a flop on Broadway, but "Merrily We Roll Along" is a hit at Lakeland Civic Theatre. It's definitely a must see!!!
-Roy Berko, BroadwayWorld
Production Dates: Only 6 more chances to see Merrily We Roll Along:
Merrily We Roll Along will play this week on Friday, February 9, and Saturday, February 10 at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 11 at 2:00pm; and then next Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17 at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm.
Featuring:
Mary:Amiee Collier
Frank: Eric Fancher
Charley:Trey Gilpin
Gussie: Kelly Smith
Joe: Daniel Simpson
Beth: Neely Gevaart
THE ENSEMBLE:
Carlos Cruz
Kyle Burnett
Anne Barrett
Sarah Clare
Kate Michalski
Frank Ivancic
Ticket Information:
Tickets: $15 adults; $13 seniors and $7 for all students.
February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2018 @ 7:30 pm.
February 4, 11 and 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $7 for all students.
For ticket reservations and information call 440/525-7134 or order tickets
on-line at www.lakelandcc.edu/arts.
FREE PARKING in the Faculty/Staff lot.
http://www.lakelandcc.edu/web/about/lakeland-civic-theatre