Ann Morrison in Merrily From Center Stage
A solo musical based on memories of Ann’s award winning Broadway debut as Mary Flynn in the 1981 Stephen Sondheim musical, Merrily We Roll Along!
Merrily From Center Stage recalls a time in 1981 when the legendary musical team of Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim, and George Furth was creating Merrily We Roll Along, a new musical for Broadway. Coming off the success of other Sondheim shows like Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Sweeney Todd, expectations were high for this new collaboration. But critics panned the show, and after 52 previews and 16 performances, Stephen Sondheim’s greatest flop closed. Now, more than four decades later, Merrily We Roll Along is playing to standing ovations on Broadway. Ann Morrison’s Merrily From Center Stage will do the same for one night only at The Woman’s Club Theater.
Themes
- Ann Morrison is telling the story of her experience as an original cast member of a now well-regarded show. Her story would not be known if she did not tell it herself. She saw value in her experience and wanted to share it with others. What value do you see in people telling their own story?
- Merrily We Roll Along, the show Ann Morrison was in, was initially considered a failure. It didn't make much money and critics disliked it. But now views have changed. What other examples are there of a work of art becoming more appreciated years later?
Thursday, April 25 2024 at 7:30 pm
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
In partnership with
The Woman's Club Theater
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.Childcare
Childcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.
Current Ticket Availability
This date is currently available!
Additional Information
Ann Morrison in Merrily From Center Stage
Thursday, April 25 2024 at 7:30 pm
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
In partnership with
The Woman's Club Theater
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.Childcare
Childcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.
Current Ticket Availability
This date is currently available!
A solo musical based on memories of Ann’s award winning Broadway debut as Mary Flynn in the 1981 Stephen Sondheim musical, Merrily We Roll Along!
Merrily From Center Stage recalls a time in 1981 when the legendary musical team of Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim, and George Furth was creating Merrily We Roll Along, a new musical for Broadway. Coming off the success of other Sondheim shows like Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Sweeney Todd, expectations were high for this new collaboration. But critics panned the show, and after 52 previews and 16 performances, Stephen Sondheim’s greatest flop closed. Now, more than four decades later, Merrily We Roll Along is playing to standing ovations on Broadway. Ann Morrison’s Merrily From Center Stage will do the same for one night only at The Woman’s Club Theater.
Themes
- Ann Morrison is telling the story of her experience as an original cast member of a now well-regarded show. Her story would not be known if she did not tell it herself. She saw value in her experience and wanted to share it with others. What value do you see in people telling their own story?
- Merrily We Roll Along, the show Ann Morrison was in, was initially considered a failure. It didn't make much money and critics disliked it. But now views have changed. What other examples are there of a work of art becoming more appreciated years later?
Additional Information
Here is a clip from a previous performance of the show: