Merrily We Roll Along
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The authors of the landmark Company reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise and the high price of success. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one's ideals.
Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer Franklin Shepard and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). The show ends with a touch of rueful irony, as the three best friends at the start of their careers face a bright future: young, talented and enthusiastic about the worlds waiting to be conquered.
Merrily We Roll Along is a modest-sized show that crackles with the wit, humor and intensity that embody the spirit of New York City. With a brilliant "Broadway-style" score and that deep insight one expects from any Sondheim endeavor, Merrily We Roll Along is a spirited and moving cautionary tale for anyone who has ever pursued a dream.
Concert Selections for Merrily We Roll Along
Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.
Pricing
Pricing is for individual songs only.
Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form.
Amateur
A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate)
A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)
The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date.
Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.
A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).
If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable.
Professional
We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form.
- FRANKLIN SHEPARD, INCFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyEEstimated duration5 min 00 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(percussion), 1 Synthesizer, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor
- NOT A DAY GOES BYFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyFEstimated duration2 min 40 secInstrumentation(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (2x) Reed 3: Oboe, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (2x) Drums/Percussion: Very Small Triangle, Drum Set; (5x) Bass
- NOT A DAY GOES BY (SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM)First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENArranged byshow more...show less...SEBESKY, DONArrangement DetailsSong Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (Instrumental)
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed without singers.
Arranged forINSTRUMENTALStarting KeyA♭Estimated duration1 min 45 secInstrumentation1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 opt.Horn 5, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Celete(Piano), 1 Conductor score
- OLD FRIENDSFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICESStarting KeyGEstimated duration6 min 25 secInstrumentation(1x) Full Score; (4x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone (one note only); (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone (one note only); (4x) Reed 3: English Horn, Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone (one note only); (3x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone (one note only); (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (2x) Drums/Percussion: Bells, Drum Set; (1x) Bass
- OLD FRIENDS / LIKE IT WASFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyDEstimated duration3 min 25 secInstrumentation(1x) Full Score; (3x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (2x) Drums/Percussion: Bells, Drum Set; (1x) Bass
- OPENING DOORSFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES, CHORUSStarting KeyGEstimated duration6 min 52 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trombone, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(percussion), 1 Synthesizer, 25 Chorus books, 1 Full Score
- OUR TIMEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES, CHORUSStarting KeyD♭Estimated duration5 min 55 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Oboe), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion 1&2, 1 Guitar, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
- OVERTURE ("MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG")First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byStephen SondheimOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jonathan TunickArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Estimated duration5 min 22 sec - OVERTURE (FROM "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG")First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byStephen SondheimOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jonathan TunickArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged forInstrumentalStarting KeyE♭Estimated duration3 min 22 secInstrumentation(1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Piccolo, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet; (1x) REED 2: Oboe; (3x) REED 3: Piccolo, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet; (2x) REED 4: Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet; (2x) REED 5: Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet; (1x) HORN; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) TUBA; (1x) TIMPANI; (3x) PERCUSSION: Xylophone, Tambourine, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, "Latin Stuff"; (1x) DRUM SET; (1x) GUITAR; (1x) PIANO; (6x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric
- RICH AND HAPPYFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged forCHORUS (Featured Solos)Starting KeyCEstimated duration8 min 20 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Horn, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion 1&2, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Piano, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 25 Chorus books
Show Essentials
Songs
Merrily We Roll Along
That Frank
Franklin Shepard, Inc.
Old Friends
Growing Up
Not A Day Goes By
Now You Know
Act Two Opening
It's A Hit!
The Blob
Good Thing Going
Not A Day Goes By - Act 2
Opening Doors
Our Time
Price
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