Merrily We Roll Along
“Hey, old friend? How do we stay old friends?”
Synopsis
Franklin Shepard is a talented Broadway composer who abandons his theater career and all his friends in New York in order to produce films in Los Angeles. The story begins at the height of his Hollywood fame and moves backwards in time, showing snapshots of the most important moments in Frank’s life that shaped the man he is today. (A live recording of the 2024 Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.)
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-16
Top Cast
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Jonathan Groff
Franklin Shepard
Lindsay Mendez
Mary Flynn
Daniel Radcliffe
Charley Kringas
Krystal Joy Brown
Gussie Carnegie
Reg Rogers
Joe Josephson
Katie Rose Clarke
Beth Shepard
Max Rackenberg
Franklin ‘Frankie’ Shepard Jr.
Sherz Aletaha
Scotty / Mrs. Spencer / Auditionee
Jacob Keith Watson
Terry / Mr. Spencer
Corey Mach
Tyler
Leana Rae Concepcion
Claudia / Newscaster / Auditionee
Coby Getzug
Bunker / Newscaster / Photographer
Talia Simone Robinson
Meg
Jamila Sabares-Klemm
Dory / Evelyn / Pianist
Evan Alexander Smith
Greg from Paramount
Brianna Stoute
Mimi from Paramount / Make-Up Artist
Christian Strange
Ru / Reverend
Vishal Vaidya
Jerome
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysBeijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 3, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sondheim, George S. Kaufman, Moss Hart, George Furth
- Original Score
- Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- Merrily We Roll Along
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- RadicalMedia, Sonia Friedman Productions, No Guarantees Productions, Chocolate Factory Productions, P-Cat Productions, Stephen Sondheim Trust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Friedman
Stephen Sondheim, George S. Kaufman, Moss Hart, George Furth
Stephen Sondheim
Sam Levy
Spencer Averick
David Babani, Sonia Friedman, Patrick Catullo, F. Richard Pappas, Jon Kamen
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Friedman
Director
David Babani
Producer
Soutra Gilmour
Costume Design
Sonia Friedman
Producer
Patrick Catullo
Producer
F. Richard Pappas
Producer
Jon Kamen
Producer
Dave Sirulnick
Producer
Spencer Averick
Editor
Sam Levy
Director of Photography
George Furth
Writer
Stephen Sondheim
Original Music Composer
Stephen Sondheim
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Coarse Language
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrily We Roll Along
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Merrily We Roll Along about?
Franklin Shepard is a talented Broadway composer who abandons his theater career and all his friends in New York in order to produce films in Los Angeles. The story begins at the height of his Hollywood fame and moves backwards in time, showing snapshots of the most important moments in Frank’s life that shaped the man he is today. (A live recording of the 2024 Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.)
Who directed Merrily We Roll Along?
Merrily We Roll Along was directed by Maria Friedman.
Who stars in Merrily We Roll Along?
The principal cast of Merrily We Roll Along includes Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Daniel Radcliffe, Krystal Joy Brown, Reg Rogers.
When was Merrily We Roll Along released and how long is it?
Merrily We Roll Along was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
How much did Merrily We Roll Along make at the box office?
Merrily We Roll Along grossed $2.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Merrily We Roll Along?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merrily We Roll Along was composed by Stephen Sondheim.
Is Merrily We Roll Along based on a book or true story?
Merrily We Roll Along is adapted from the following source material: Book: "George Furth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merrily We Roll Along?
Merrily We Roll Along holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).