Name: Merrily We Roll Along
Start: 2026-04-16T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 1179 Union Circle, Denton, TX

About Merrily We Roll Along:
The authors of the landmark Company reunite to turn the traditional musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise and the high price of success. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one's ideals.
Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer, Franklin Shepard, and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives.
Merrily We Roll Along crackles with the wit, humor and intensity. With a brilliant "Broadway-style" score and that deep insight one expects from any Sondheim endeavor, Merrily We Roll Along is a spirited and moving cautionary tale for anyone who has ever pursued a dream.

Book by George Furth Based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Marjorie Hayes
Music Direction by Vahn Phollurxa
Run Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes with a 15-minute intermission

Theatre Information:
We are thrilled to invite you to a captivating live performance in the University Theatre (RTFP 110), located in the Radio, TV, Film, and Performing Arts Building at 1179 Union Circle, Denton, Texas, 76201. For maps, directions, and parking information, please visit our website here.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, we kindly ask that you arrive 20-30 minutes before your selected show time. Our performance will begin promptly, and we want to make sure you don't miss a moment of the magic. Please note that late seating is not permitted. For the comfort and enjoyment of all our guests, no food or drink is allowed in the performance spaces. Additionally, recording or videography of any kind is strictly prohibited once the performance begins. The Box Office does not offer refunds or exchanges.
This show is being held in the University Theatre, with assigned seating. Seats will be chosen in checkout. House doors open at 7:00PM and doors will close promptly at 7:30PM. If you arrive after the doors have closed, you will not be able to enter the show until after intermission.

Thank you for supporting the UNT Dance and Theatre Department. We can't wait to welcome you and share this special experience with you. See you soon!