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...Stephen Sondheim??s Merrily We Roll Along is a musical without a happy ending...
...piano to provide accompaniment for the cast. Though such a limited orchestration could leave the audience wanting more, in this case it adds to the intimate feel, thanks in large part to the piano playing of Peter J. Dong ’02, whose expressive and unfailing rendition of Sondheim??s musical score is a treat...
That they succeed and keep the evening constantly entertaining, conveying all of the play’s themes and clearly getting Sondheim??s often difficult lyrics across, is a tribute to their individual talent and collective chemistry. One wishes such a poignant piece of theater receive a larger, more elaborate production, but for the Pool, the show is a strong offering, and the leads make it all worthwhile. To paraphrase a lyric from the show—here’s to them, who’s like them, damn...
...seems that we’re afraid of bad taste, but I wouldn’t want an era of good taste,” said Guare, referring to recent self-censorship by Hollywood and Broadway. He referred specifically to composer Stephen Sondheim??s decision to postpone opening his show “Assassins” on Broadway...
...Maryann Zschau easily navigates the vocal difficulties posed by Sondheim??s compositions, especially shining in the titular rapid-fire opening number. If her acting is not ideally nuanced, she never strikes a false note, and her powerful voice and lush tones are a delight. She is even better in act two as Marie, the aged grandmother of the 20th century George, who serenely mesmerizes with “Children and Art,” a simple, almost lullaby-like song, that discusses the only worthwhile things for a person to leave behind...