Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened...
“Dreams don't die.”
Synopsis
This film from acclaimed theater director Lonny Price charts the journey of the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" in the 30-plus years since the musical debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in 1981.
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Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 18, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lonny Price
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Schillinger, Kitt Lavoie, Lonny Price, Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened...
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lonny Price
Ted Schillinger, Kitt Lavoie, Lonny Price, Stephen Sondheim
Matthew M. Howe, Elaine Epstein
Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Kaki Kirby, Bruce David Klein
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Lonny Price
Director
Ted Schillinger
Writer
Kitt Lavoie
Writer
Lonny Price
Writer
Bruce David Klein
Producer
Matthew M. Howe
Director of Photography
Elaine Epstein
Director of Photography
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What is Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened... about?
This film from acclaimed theater director Lonny Price charts the journey of the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" in the 30-plus years since the musical debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in 1981.
Who directed Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened...?
Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened... was directed by Lonny Price.
Who stars in Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened...?
The principal cast of Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened... includes Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Terry Finn, Jim Walton, Ann Morrison.
When was Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened... released and how long is it?
Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened... was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.