Everyone I know who has seen it has been raving about the Hayes production of Sondheim’s ‘Merrily we roll along’. I finally made it tonight, with the added poignancy of today being mere days after Sondheim’s passing. It’s an incredible production of a complex work. I love the design of the show, and it’s really well cast. Each shift in narrative made sense and the show felt cohesive, which isn’t easy. Each character had an identity that changed as time reversed. And at the end, Ainsley Melham took a moment to acknowledge Sondheim. To quote my friend Murray: “I have a lot of feelings.” It’s that sort of show. It’s funny that anyone accuses Sondheim of being unable to write a hummable melody-my friends and I walked out humming many a melody. Merrily at the Hayes is wonderful. And virtually sold out. But if you can get a ticket, GO. #rememberingSondheim #musicaltheatre #hayestheatre #merrilywerollalong (at Hayes Theatre Co) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW5lAN8PqkbRZrKPKMGFMXIy-GdQHdJQANEMOE0/?utm_medium=tumblr
