Merrily We Roll Along
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The authors of the landmark Company reunite to turn the traditional showbiz 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 (good and bad). The show ends with a touch of rueful irony, as the three best friends at the start of their careers face a bright future: young, talented and enthusiastic about the worlds waiting to be conquered.
Merrily We Roll Along is a modest-sized show that crackles with the wit, humor and intensity that embody the spirit of New York City. 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.
Concert Selections for Merrily We Roll Along
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- FRANKLIN SHEPARD, INCFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyEEstimated duration5 min 00 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(percussion), 1 Synthesizer, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor
- NOT A DAY GOES BYFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyFEstimated duration2 min 40 secInstrumentation(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (2x) Reed 3: Oboe, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (2x) Drums/Percussion: Very Small Triangle, Drum Set; (5x) Bass
- NOT A DAY GOES BY (SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM)First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENArranged byshow more...show less...SEBESKY, DONArrangement DetailsSong Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (Instrumental)
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed without singers.
Arranged forINSTRUMENTALStarting KeyA♭Estimated duration1 min 45 secInstrumentation1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 opt.Horn 5, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Celete(Piano), 1 Conductor score
- OLD FRIENDSFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICESStarting KeyGEstimated duration6 min 25 secInstrumentation(1x) Full Score; (4x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone (one note only); (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone (one note only); (4x) Reed 3: English Horn, Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone (one note only); (3x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone (one note only); (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (2x) Drums/Percussion: Bells, Drum Set; (1x) Bass
- OLD FRIENDS / LIKE IT WASFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyDEstimated duration3 min 25 secInstrumentation(1x) Full Score; (3x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (2x) Drums/Percussion: Bells, Drum Set; (1x) Bass
- OPENING DOORSFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES, CHORUSStarting KeyGEstimated duration6 min 52 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trombone, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(percussion), 1 Synthesizer, 25 Chorus books, 1 Full Score
- OUR TIMEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES, CHORUSStarting KeyD♭Estimated duration5 min 55 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Oboe), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion 1&2, 1 Guitar, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
- OVERTURE ("MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG")First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byStephen SondheimOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jonathan TunickArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Estimated duration5 min 22 sec - OVERTURE (FROM "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG")First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byStephen SondheimOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jonathan TunickArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged forInstrumentalStarting KeyE♭Estimated duration3 min 22 secInstrumentation(1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Piccolo, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet; (1x) REED 2: Oboe; (3x) REED 3: Piccolo, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet; (2x) REED 4: Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet; (2x) REED 5: Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet; (1x) HORN; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) TUBA; (1x) TIMPANI; (3x) PERCUSSION: Xylophone, Tambourine, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, "Latin Stuff"; (1x) DRUM SET; (1x) GUITAR; (1x) PIANO; (6x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric
- RICH AND HAPPYFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged forCHORUS (Featured Solos)Starting KeyCEstimated duration8 min 20 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Horn, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion 1&2, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Piano, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 25 Chorus books
Show Essentials
Songs
Merrily We Roll Along
That Frank
Franklin Shepard, Inc.
Old Friends
Growing Up
Not A Day Goes By
Now You Know
Act Two Opening
It's A Hit!
The Blob
Good Thing Going
Not A Day Goes By - Act 2
Opening Doors
Our Time
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