{"id":2151302,"date":"2025-11-12T11:33:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T11:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2151302"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T11:33:38","slug":"elkhart-civic-theatre-brings-merrily-we-roll-along-to-bristol-opera-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/elkhart-civic-theatre-brings-merrily-we-roll-along-to-bristol-opera-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Elkhart Civic Theatre brings &#8216;Merrily We Roll Along&#8217; to Bristol Opera House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">BRISTOL \u2014 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/elkhartcivictheatre.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Elkhart Civic Theatre;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Elkhart Civic Theatre<\/a> presents the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sondheimsociety.com\/stephen-sondheim\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Stephen Sondheim;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Stephen Sondheim<\/a> musical <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sondheimsociety.com\/merrily-we-roll-along\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;Merrily We Roll Along&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">&#8220;Merrily We Roll Along&#8221;<\/a> from Nov. 14 to Nov. 23 at the Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2024\/06\/03\/g-s1-2519\/merrily-we-roll-along-jonathan-groff-maria-friendman\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;Merrily We Roll Along&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">&#8220;Merrily We Roll Along&#8221;<\/a> tells the story of three friends \u2014 composer Franklin Shepard, playwright Charley Kringas and writer\/journalist Mary Flynn \u2014 as their careers and personal lives change over 20 years, leading to their estrangement, according to a press release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The plot unfolds in reverse chronological order, starting in 1976 and moving backward to their beginnings as young artists in New York City in 1957.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Rachel Raska-Selle, left, Myah Englebrecht, Zach Rivers and Collin Szymanski rehearse a scene for Elkhart Civic Theatre&#8217;s production of the Stephen Sondheim musical &#8220;Merrily We Roll Along,&#8221; which opens Nov. 14 and continues through Nov. 23, 2025, at the Bristol Opera House.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to the announcement, the musical explores the corrosive effects of success and compromise on their friendships and artistic integrity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Directed by Brock Butler, the production features music direction by Roy Bronkema and choreography by Haley Crowley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The cast includes Ryan Schisler as Franklin Shepard, Sean Leyes as Charley Kringas and Leah Alburtus as Mary Flynn. Other cast members are Myah Englebrecht as Gussie Carnegie, Kaitlyn Meyer as Beth Spencer, Zach Rivers as Joe Josephson, Courteney Ebert as Scotty, Dylan Floor as Jerome, Brent Graber as Terry, Antwann Harper as Tyler, Janis Logsdon as Dory, Rachel Raska Selle as K.T., Collin Szymanski as Ru, Leah Tipton as Meg Kinkaid and Sullivan Plack as Frank Jr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 15, 21 and 22 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 23.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Janis Logsdon, left, Collin Szymanski, Courteney Ebert, Leah Tipton, Dylan Floor, Rachel Raska Selle, Antwann Harper and Brent Graber rehearse a scene for Elkhart Civic Theatre's production of the Stephen Sondheim musical &quot;Merrily We Roll Along,&quot; which opens Nov. 14 and continues through Nov. 23, 2025, at the Bristol Opera House.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2bzl4MB47do1U7MEv5u_3w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/south-bend-tribune\/906845783a799901ca7f6e2f48f31bb9\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Janis Logsdon, left, Collin Szymanski, Courteney Ebert, Leah Tipton, Dylan Floor, Rachel Raska Selle, Antwann Harper and Brent Graber rehearse a scene for Elkhart Civic Theatre&#8217;s production of the Stephen Sondheim musical &#8220;Merrily We Roll Along,&#8221; which opens Nov. 14 and continues through Nov. 23, 2025, at the Bristol Opera House.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tickets for &#8220;Merrily We Roll Along&#8221; are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors 62 and older, and $19 for students. They are available online at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/elkhartcivictheatre.org\/merrily\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:elkhartcivictheatre.org\/merrily;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">elkhartcivictheatre.org\/merrily<\/a> or by calling the theater box office at 574-848-5853 on weekday afternoons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This story was created by reporter Abreanna Blose, <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/mailto:ablose@usatodayco.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:ablose@usatodayco.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>ablose@usatodayco.com<\/em><\/a><em>, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southbendtribune.com\/story\/entertainment\/2025\/11\/12\/merrily-we-roll-along-bristol-opera-house-elkhart-civic-theatre\/87213924007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Merrily We Roll Along opens at Bristol Opera House;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Merrily We Roll Along opens at Bristol Opera House<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BRISTOL \u2014 Elkhart Civic Theatre presents the Stephen Sondheim musical &#8220;Merrily We Roll Along&#8221; from Nov. 14 to Nov. 23 at the Bristol Opera House, 210 E. 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