Players of Utica Presents the Musical, Merrily We Roll Along

Players of Utica continues its 2025-2026 Season with the celebrated Stephen Sondheim musical, Merrily We Roll Along, which opens on October 16 at Players Theatre. The show tells the story of how the lives and friendships of three show business friends devolve over the course of 20 years, moving in reverse chronology, beginning in 1976 at the friends’ lowest moment and ending in 1957 at their youthful and hopeful best.

With its brilliant Sondheim score and book by George Furth, the dazzling musical is directed by Christian C. Shaefer, with music direction by Sarah Cohea, co-direction by Shannon Migliore, and choreography by Patrick St. Thomas.

“It’s one of Sondheim’s best scores,” says co-director Migliore, “These songs have transcended the life of this show to be put on in celebrations for years. Come experience a story that uniquely frames things that humans experience every day — the way the relationships in our lives impact us… the genuine humanity underneath the plot. You won’t be sorry! Come to the theater!”

The talented cast includes Liska Savage, Becca Daly, Beatrice Duska, Nick Salamone, Samuel Cotrupe, Jacob Carissimo, Dante Palumbo, John Krause, Shayla Pominville, Megan Kennerknecht, Fiona Helmuth, and Kelly Stone.

Performances for Merrily We Roll Along:

Thursdays: October 16 & 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays: October 17 & 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: October 18 & 25 at 2 p.m.
Sundays: October 19 & 26 at 2 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online at playersofutica.org or by calling 315-724-7624. Be sure to order your tickets ASAP to secure your spot – we expect many performances to sell out. And don’t forget to get your subscription to Players’ 2025-2026 Season!