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Best Of: 'Merrily We Roll Along'; MSNBC Host Ali Velshi
Jun 8, 2024
Director Maria Friedman and actor Jonathan Groff discuss the successful Broadway revival of 'Merrily We Roll Along' and the emotional journey of performing in a Sondheim show. MSNBC host Ali Velshi shares his family's migration story across continents, including encounters with Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting themes of courage and resilience.
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- Jonathan Groff's emotional connection to Merrily We Roll Along underscores the personal depth of the production.
- Ali Velshi's family history and memoir, Small Acts of Courage, explore themes of diaspora, activism, and resilience.
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Jonathan Groff and Maria Friedman Discuss Emotional Impact of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along
Jonathan Groff and Maria Friedman, involved in the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, share emotional experiences tied to the production. Groff, who has performed it over 300 times, gets emotional discussing certain dialogue and songs, emphasizing the intense personal connection he feels. Friedman, the director, recalls interactions with Sondheim, highlighting the depth of emotional engagement and personal history associated with the musical.
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