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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 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.

A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons.

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe… all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.

Join us at Open Eye Theater (506 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404)!

All seating is general admission.  Plan to arrive up to 30 minutes early to get your favorite seat!

Performances
Friday, August 15, 7 pm
Saturday, August 16, 7 pm
Sunday, August 17, 2 pm – SOLD OUT!
Friday, August 22, 7 pm
Saturday, August 23, 5:30 pm (Snake Discovery Experience)
Saturday, August 23, 7 pm (General Admission)
Sunday, August 24, 2 pm – SOLD OUT!

Snake Discovery Experience (August 23)
This 45-minute experience is a program that will cover topics like diet, habitat, defense mechanisms and fun facts, using an assortment of props and live animals! From touching lizards to holding snakes, attendees of all ages are sure to experience something new! Programs are given by one of Snake Discovery’s Zookeepers.

Tickets include the Snake Discovery Experience and the evening’s performance.

• 5:30 pm – Snake Discovery Experience
• 7:00 pm – Performance