Old Friend - "Merrily We Roll Along" Stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Donnell & Celia Keenan-Bolger

There has been a resurgence of the work of Stephen Sondheim this season as New York audiences are treated to revivals of Follies, Passion, Into the Woods and the cult favorite Merrily We Roll Along. Encores! kicks off its 2012-2013 season with a new Merrily, directed by longtime Sondheim collaborator James Lapine. The musical, which features a book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Sondheim, focuses on three friends and their musical ambitions. On January 27, the show's three stars Colin Donnell, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Celia Keenan-Bolger previewed the catchy tune "Old Friends." Click below to see them in action, then head to New York City Center February 8-19 to see this wonderful show live!

[@eamono360]

Colin- so dapper. Celia- so sweet. Lin- so adorkable. AWESOME CAST.

[@KillDevon]

I haven’t seen that word in ages! Completely agree

[@AvalonMorley]

I love that Colin Donnell (at least from this angle) looks more than a bit like a youthful Stephen J. Sondheim. I've adored Mr. Miranda and Miss Keenan-Bolger for awhile now, and am glad to be introduced to Mr. Donnell. Wish I coulda seen this.

[@moviechick9620]

Lin-Manuel though. He's precious.

[@stefshiddles]

I´m feeling things with Lin in glasses

[@ernie4828]

deep in the Lin fandom right now

[@cascharles3838]

They’re all so adorable and beautiful I don’t know who to focus on my eyes have never moved to fast

[@jerryhae]

Three cutie pies who sing beautifully! I love it!

[@RareCandeh]

Ugh, I love their voices. So musical in timbre.

[@marymclaughlin3558]

Now I’m seeing a Hamilton ad on Disney+ before this video phew congrats Lin you made it

[@TimothyRobert93]

I've listened to this song over thirty times since I saw my college do this. I think I'm addicted to this song

[@TimothyRobert93]

this song just makes me so feel happy. it reminds me classic Broadway

[@barneygino]

lin sure looks like a teenager without the beard.

[@ScienceOfDeduction1]

LIN IM SCREAMING. HE LOOKS LIKE MARK COHEN IN THIS I CA N N O T.

[@noahpattillo7104]

That harmony at the end is unbelievably challenging! I can't wait for the recording to come out!

[@maryhanrahan2553]

CANNOT BE UNSEEN. You're so right!

[@xaykocysthesecond]

So much talent in one video! I admit that when I heard some of the songs, I thought that Lin-Manuel Miranda sounds a bit like Anthony Rapp

[@watchetboy]

One of my favourite Sondheim shows. Wish it was coming back to London!

[@AdamWinney]

I've listened to this 10 times...I can't stop...

[@zszelc]

Saw the show and got it stuck in my head. Was very happy to see it online and I could listen to one of the songs over and over again lol

[@qu3va.r210]

Omg I'm 7years late but that's fine this cast is amazing now they have all come so far Lin wrote tha freaking musical of the decade!!!

[@CJohn50n]

Words cannot begin to describe how much I love this video.

[@malakamir9824]

Look it up, Hamilton was wearing his glasses.

[@xelnagaprime_1071]

Why!? If NOT TO TAKE DEADLY AIM!!? IT'S HIM OR ME, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!

[@donnawatkins4796]

Colin has always been terrific with Sondheim. In high school he was an awesome Cinderella's prince. Cute and so funny.

[@fallingasleepaswespeak]

love never dies was 100% inspired by this

[@BottleConcreteBlond]

Cool! This is a difficult show with a great score. I love hearing it again.

[@TheMaviene]

my best friend from high school who also loved sondheim moved away. we're not friends anymore. watching this feels bittersweet

[@Meerkat5]

Never thought I’d see Hamilton and Tommy Merlyn in the same place

[@bow591]

I always come back to this rehearsal video, the song is so good

[@bethanymarshall9615]

Love it

[@CoelJumber]

I cannot believe theyre getting a recording! Can't wait!

[@DanishNerdess]

Wow, I didn't know Tommy Merlyn could sing! Nice, gotta love a bit of Sondheim!

[@anhw3303]

Danish Nerdess Check out John Barrowman who played the elder Merlyn. Also a London West End and Broadway musical guy.

[@DanishNerdess]

Oh, believe me - I know John Barrowman! *shakes fist* BARROWMAN!!! I first knew of him in Doctor Who and Torchwood. Talented guy!

[@DanishNerdess]

Also, have you seen Barrowman in Putting it Together? It's a review-like show of some of Sondheim's greatest songs in a way that makes it almost a play in itself. Also stars Carol Burnett, George Hearn (one of my favorite Broadway actors and my favorite Sweeney Todd) and Ruthie Henshall. It's on DVD and def worth a purchase!

[@collinwallman232]

Wow did not know Lin Manuel Miranda played Charlie. He sounded like Anthony Rapp on the recording

[@maxaustin3377]

There’s a recording of this?

[@maxaustin3377]

I didn’t know Lin wore glasses. He’s so cute 🤓

[@22freedom33]

that kid Lin-Manuel Miranda got something going on, better keep an eye on him lol

[@jennibeltz4182]

This old Granny is a big fan of Colin. 🤗

[@balletfan4154]

Celia 😍😍😍

[@ShakespeareanWannabe]

My loves...

[@blackbelt360]

Colin Donnell's hair

[@sydneyl5434]

Why does Lin look like John Green

[@kaylamcook696]

30-something year old man wearing glasses, plaid over a graphic t-shirt, the facial hair, etc. I see it too. LOL

[@junsfallinflower]

Lin ❤❤

[@avapatino6058]

did not know Lin was in this. I may not like Hamilton, but damn I love him

[@AvalonMorley]

Get the original Broadway cast recording--it's great! Sounds like the recording of this Encores version will be too.

[@tancwei]

Only just found out that Colin Donnell sings before Arrow. Upsets me that he is not doing it anymore...:(

[@its.maxday]

Anyone know when the cast recording's meant to be coming out??

[@justinmatthewww]

This song kills me, the gals voice makes the whole song! Saw this show last week, weak script but amazing score!

[@TimothyRobert93]

Gussie Carnegie disliked this video

[@rubenesque07]

is there a cast album?

[@cascharles3838]

Right this was four years ago lmao but just incase you never found yes and it it’s on Spotify!

[@cascharles3838]

Right this was four years ago lmao but just incase you never found yes and it it’s on Spotify!

[@oliviabyrne6984]

It's also on Apple music

[@ginafilarski5728]

4:31-4:54 urgh ❤

[@deanplaia9166]

Ya think Anyone Can Whistle was a flop? Try Merrily We Roll Along, but it produces 2 great songs, Old Friends and Not A Day Goes By....!!!!

[@tenryuu]

Is it just me, or does Lin-Manuel Miranda sound like Raul Esparza?

[@avaedwards7495]

tenryuu it's just you

[@billnye5471]

Anthony Rapp for me

[@adriancolborne437]

Credit the pianist

[@lizkt]

Is this the one that flopped?

[@TimothyRobert93]

this comment bothers me, it makes it sound like a bad thing

[@Dathan]

The guy on the right is a bit sexy. I don't care for this song.