Merrily We Roll Along Wins Big At Tony Awards 2024
Daniel, June 17th, 2024The Show Won 4 Awards including Daniel Radcliffe's First Tony
The new musical revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along won big at this year's annual Tony Awards last night. The musical took home 4 awards last night, the show won Best Musical Revival, Jonathan Groff won Best Performance by an Actor In A Leading Role In A Musical' for his performance as Franklin Shepherd, Daniel Radcliffe won Best Performance By An Actor In A Featured Role In A Musical' for his portrayal of Charlie Kringas, and the talented Jonathan Tunick took home the award for Best Orchestrations'.
Radcliffe had this to say about his very first Tony Award, "I don't really have to act in this show, I just have to look at you and feel everything I want to feel. I will never have it this good again. Thank you".
The story of friendships put through the show business ringer, Merrily Roll Along boasts a tricksy, non-linear narrative and some of Sondheim's most playful numbers, including 'Rich and Happy,' and 'Franklin Shepard, Inc.'
Written in collaboration with George Furth, Merrily We Roll Along premiered on Broadway in 1981 and was met with less than ecstatic reviews. However, this time around, it's managed to break the curse, receiving a raft of 5-star reviews on its opening night in October 2023.
What Is Merrily We Roll Along About?
In 1976, songwriter and producer Franklin Shepard is on top of the world. However, his rise to glory was not an easy one, and Merrily We Roll Along takes us on a journey back through his previous two decades in show business. In particular, it focuses on his relationships with writing partner Charles Kingras and author Mary Flynn, and the tensions that grow between them as Franklin pursues fame and fortune.
