Merrily We Roll Along is a live recording of the acclaimed 2024 Tony Award–winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Told in reverse chronological order, the story follows composer Franklin Shepard at the height of his Hollywood success and traces his life backward over three decades, revealing how his choices — including leaving behind his theater career and closest friends — shaped the man he becomes. At its heart, the musical explores the complex, evolving relationships between Frank and his two lifelong collaborators, writer Mary and playwright-lyricist Charley.

Originally debuting on Broadway in 1981 and later gaining cult status, Merrily We Roll Along features some of Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs. The 2023–2024 revival, directed by Maria Friedman, reimagined the work with extraordinary clarity and emotional depth, earning widespread critical acclaim and multiple Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.