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Podcast: Putting It Together
Episode: Overture – Merrily We Roll Along & additional backstory (with Eric Matthew Richardson)
Description: It's considered one of the best overtures in all of musical theatre. Eric Matthew Richardson returns to the show to discuss how the overture sets the tone for the show and the backstory of how this musical came to be. Eric's website: http://www.ericmatthewrichardson.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheEMRMusicYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along.The Original Broadway Cast (1981) starring...