Sony Pictures Classics has released the first cinema trailer for the filmed version of Broadway’s acclaimed revival of Merrily We Roll Along, directed by Maria Friedman and starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez.
The film is distributed by Fathom Entertainment in the UK from 5 December 2025.
The film will also be released in cinemas in the US and worldwide including Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
In April Sony Pictures Classics announced that they had picked up worldwide distribution rights to the filmed version of the show, which is billed as being an “immersive” and “intimate” cinematic experience that captures Friedman’s visionary staging up close.
Video: Watch the trailer for Merrily We Roll Along
Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical tells the story of three close friends — composer Franklin Shepard (Groff), playwright Charley Kringas (Radcliffe), and novelist Mary Flynn (Mendez) — in reverse chronological order, tracing their journey from disillusioned adulthood back to the hopeful beginnings of their friendship. The show features an unforgettable score including “Now You Know,” “Not A Day Goes By,” and “Old Friends”.
Also back in April, Maria Friedman said: “This isn’t just a stage production captured on film—it’s something more intimate. The camera lets us see every flicker of feeling, every quiet shift, in a way that brings audiences closer than ever. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s work has never felt so personal. Steve was a dear and lifelong friend and bringing Merrily to the screen has been a deeply personal journey. When I first directed the show, I wanted to find its emotional truth—and that stayed with us all the way through to this film. Sony Pictures Classics understands how to share something this tender and meaningful with the world. Their care and passion will ensure this version of Merrily honors Steve and George in the way they deserve.”
New poster released for Merrily We Roll Along
The film features the Broadway cast that earned the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, with Groff and Radcliffe both winning Tonys for their performances. Mendez, a previous Tony winner, joined them in the leading trio. The supporting cast includes Krystal Joy Brown as Gussie Carnegie, Katie Rose Clarke as Beth Shepard, and Reg Rogers as Joe Josephson.
Additional cast members include Max Rackenberg, Rocco Van Auken, Brady Wagner, Sherz Aletaha, Maya Boyd, Leana Rae Concepcion, Morgan Kirner, Ken Krugman, Corey Mach, Talia Simone Robinson, Amanda Rose, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Brian Sears, Evan Alexander Smith, Christian Strange, Koray Tarhan, Vishal Vaidya, Natalie Wachen, and Jacob Keith Watson.
The creative team includes choreographer Tim Jackson, set and costume designer Soutra Gilmour, lighting designer Amith Chandrashaker, sound designer Kai Harada, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, and music direction by Alvin Hough Jr.
Merrily We Roll Along is produced by Sonia Friedman, David Babani, Patrick Catullo, F. Richard Pappas, RadicalMedia’s Jon Kamen, and Dave Sirulnick. Executive Producers include Meredith Bennett, No Guarantees Productions, Scott Abrams, Jonathan Corr, Mary Maggio, Jeff Romley, Tony Yurgaitis, Andrew Cohen, Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch alongside Co-executive producer Stephanie P. McClelland. Karla Zambrano and Alec Sash serve as Supervising Producers.
The Broadway revival, which began at New York Theatre Workshop in 2022 before transferring to the Hudson Theatre, was widely acclaimed, with The Guardian predicting that “Friedman’s interpretation will probably be regarded as a gold standard,” and The New York Times praising how her staging “brings the intelligence of the songs fully alive.” Read a round-up of reviews here and Broadway production photos here.
The Broadway revival originated at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, later transferring to the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End. This marks the second time Friedman’s production has been filmed — the first was during its West End run, featuring Mark Umbers, Damian Humbley and Jenna Russell. (Archival production photos from the Menier Chocolate Factory run.)
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