MERRILY 2002 Cast Reunion "Opening Doors"

2002 one-night-only reunion concert of "Merrily We Roll Along," featuring most of the 1981 original Broadway cast. "Opening Doors" pro-shot, with Jim Walton, Ann Morrison, Lonny Price, Jason Alexander, and Liz Callaway.

[@fhpperkins2735]

so excited to see this thank you aurora spiderwpman, as usual you rock

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Thank you!

[@Johanna.EG.]

I'm glad Lonny Price has moved into a successful directing career, but what a shame that we don't get to see him perform on stage anymore!

[@michaelwilliamybarra2409]

Honestly, I'd be REALLY intrigued if he tried to direct his own production of this show!

[@mjmacmtenor]

He was in the N.Y. Phil Company a few years ago.

[@jaycee330]

@@michaelwilliamybarra2409 He's been asked about, and he's hesitant about it.

[@theofields6359]

Remember Muppets Take Manhattan ha

[@ronniesimon7388]

Where is the rest of this reunion concert? It must be out there somewhere. I would love to see it. It somehow makes Merrily mean even more. I love it!!!

[@theofields6359]

Man nobody can match their energy. Such unique memorable timbres.

[@AndrewRudin]

I was at opening night... my only such event.... and always loved the score. It was the production that sank it, and casting it with such young people, who then had to try to play jaded adults.

[@riverebec1]

They sounded note perfect, as if no time had gone by at all.

[@OtisLePoOtis]

Jason Alexander is so so good

[@christopherbush9027]

Simple genius this song and a marvelous score! This made my day!!!

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Great to hear from you as always, and so glad you liked it.

[@rabbitfishtv]

I watched “the worst best thing that ever happened“ today on Netflix and that was the first time I knew about this concert. So excited to see this number. I wish the whole thing was around.

[@showtunestarpower]

I saw this show during previews and shortly after it opened. It was a work of theatrical art that just didn't work for me. But watching these wonderful performers reprise their roles makes me want to see the show again - with them at this age. I feel that having older performers in the work brings a greater depth to the piece. But even if the controversial backwards movement of the time line might stand in the way of an unfolding plot, the songs are golden.

[@glgree1]

Saw the very last Sunday matinee performance of this piece on Broadway... it was a mess, but I loved it!

[@4dultw1thj0b]

I really wish I could see a new production that would put some of the original pieces back in. The 1994 revision is great, but I keep feeling like it's missing a little certain something.

[@mjmacmtenor]

Of course, Sondheim references himself. “Who Wants to Live in New York” is take on “With Your Live What More Do I Need” from his early unproduced musical “Saturday Night “

[@GenesisFan01]

Which is ironic cos the first time I heard that song, Liz sang it.

[@aceuno]

Wow. It's been an intense ride these last couple of days, watching a pro-shot of Merrily for the first time (the 2013 one), then the documentary "Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened", and finally coming across this clip. I would absolutely love to see the whole thing, but still, this sneak peek gave me a lot. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

See also kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqSnhauirJeYoKM

[@aceuno]

@@auroraspiderwoman5886 I did, I'm still obsessed with both clips! Again, thank you very much for sharing.

[@mayadg16]

Gotta love Liz Callaway

[@matthewpezzulich]

You never cease to amaze me with your impeccable finds. Thanks for posting

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Delighted by your comment--thanks!

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

Awww this is so wholesome! It's wonderful seeing the OBC back together! I just wish the entire concert was available!

[@margaritaperla]

i love thissss

[@palmereldritch7777]

Legend, legend.

[@athenaizawesome]

Merrily is such a wonderful show! Thanks for this.

[@williamzavlaris4054]

Made my day. Fantastic performance of an incredible song from an amazing cast. Broadway at its best! Thanks so much for the post!

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

If you haven't already seen this, here's another number from the same night: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqSnhauirJeYoKM

[@williamzavlaris4054]

@@auroraspiderwoman5886 Amazing! What talents singing one of my favorite Sondheim songs as good as I have ever heard. Once again, can't thank you enough!

[@larrygevirtz30]

Wonderful!

[@vitorrc3068]

Thank you

[@shuqingchen7543]

Do you have more clips of this concert? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

[@pamelalabarbiera7308]

Where was the original Beth?

[@GenesisFan01]

I heard she was unavailable, so Liz got to fill in.