Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer Franklin Sheppard and his two estranged friends, Mary Flynn and Charley Kringas, 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.

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. Like Company, Merrily We Roll Along is a show that crackles with the wit, humor and intensity that embodies 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.