Merrily We Roll Along
Aug 25 – Nov 1, 2026
Sondheim's masterwork about friendship, ambition and the compromises that shape a life takes the Signature stage again after 20 years and is directed by Matthew Gardiner.
Told in reverse chronological order, the musical follows three longtime friends as they navigate idealism, loyalty and disappointment over the course of twenty years. The successes and failures of their adulthoods unwind as the cynicism of age erases back to the glowing optimism of youth.
Crackling with wit and a rich musical score, Sondheim’s gem features the gorgeous songs “Our Time,” “Good Thing Going,” and “Not a Day Goes By.”
“Wonderful: sharp, cynical and funny, with a bright, brassy score.” – The Washington Post
This Merrily We Roll Along peaks at Sondheimian perfection
Performance Information
Seating Chart
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Running Time
Running time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
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Effects Warnings
Theatrical lighting effects, herbal cigarettes, and theatrical haze.
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Content Warnings
This show will contain adult themes including alcohol usage and sex and depictions of drug use.
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Age Recommendation
Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature.
Specialty Performances
Accessibility
Signature Theatre offers several accessibility options to ensure our Theatre is welcoming to everyone.
Accessible Performances
October 8 at 8PM
November 1 at 2PM
September 15 at 7:30PM
All performances
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Sponsored by
THE DRUTZ FAMILY FUND FOR MUSICAL THEATER
DANA A. HEARN & KEVIN J. MCCLOSKEY
ORCHESTRA SPONSORED BY DAVID BRIGGS
COSTUMES SPONSORED BY ARTHUR WARREN IN MEMORY OF JAMES PRIDGEN
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Creative Team
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Inside Signature with Melanie Field
October 3, 1-2PMSignature newcomer Melanie Field has been most recently seen in several productions at Shakespeare Theatre Company. Now, she pivots from classical to musical theater to play Mary in Merrily We Roll Along. Tune in to learn about growing up in Philadelphia, her acclaimed tv career and how she approaches Sondheim differently from Shakespeare.
Inside Signature with Jason Gotay
September 3, 1-2PMLast seen at Signature in the 2016 production of Disney’s Freaky Friday, Jason Gotay returns to headline Sondheim’s glorious musical, Merrily We Roll Along. Come learn about his illustrious career on Broadway and tv, and why he considers Franklin Shepard to be his dream role.
Old Friends, Vintage Glam + Figure Drawing
A Signature Theatre x MoCA Arlington Community MixerSeptember 9, 6-8PM
Join us as Signature Theatre transforms MoCA Arlington into a space for mingling, art-making, and discovery! Guests can move through the galleries and enjoy a range of programmed activities.
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