How long does the performance last?

The duration is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes including intermission.

Where does the performance take place?

The venue is Theater am Bismarckplatz, Bismarckplatz 7, 93047 Regensburg.

Are there accessible seats?

In the orchestra, designated wheelchair spaces and an inductive hearing system are available.

What parking options are there?

The underground parking at Theater am Bismarckplatz is recommended with a theater flat rate in the evening.

How much do the tickets cost?

The price range is approximately between €8 and €52 depending on the seat category.

When do entry and cloakroom open?

Information will follow; please pay attention to the theater's announcements and ticket communication.

Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along: Glamour, Breaks, and Great Feelings

Name: Merrily We Roll Along – Theater Regensburg
Start: 2026-01-07T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-07T23:15:00+01:00
Location: Theater am Bismarckplatz

Merrily We Roll Along in Regensburg: Sondheim's Journey Through Time Full of Glamour and Pain

An evening for musical theater lovers: Stephen Sondheim's cult musical returns in a much-anticipated Regensburg production and unfolds its story in reverse – from success to friendship, from fame to departure. The stage experience combines finely timed dramaturgy, pointed dialogues, and a score that shimmers between Broadway glamour and quiet melancholy.

Back to the Future of Friendship

The narrative runs against time: scene by scene, the web of relationships between Franklin, Charley, and Mary unfolds – a cycle of decisions, careers, and ideals. This reverse dramaturgy sharpens the audience's reaction: every late triumph already bears the seeds of earlier losses, every brilliant number reflects a prior promise.

Harmonic Colors Between Glitter and Resonance

The art of acting meets Sondheim's multifaceted music: earworms like Not a Day Goes By or Old Friends linger in the room as the orchestra captures the changing light mood of life. The house's acoustics carry the nuances of the score – from pointillistic rhythms to warm ensemble sounds.

Direction with Depth of Field

With precise directorial work and clever scene management, the production elevates the motifs of success, loyalty, and artistic ethos. Set design and costumes create movable time levels: projections, props, and color dramaturgy outline the drop between show business and private life. Thus, a theater atmosphere emerges that sensually balances closeness and distance, wit and wistfulness.

From Cult Flop Legend to Celebrated Rediscovery

Since its premiere in 1981, the musical has taken a remarkable reception history – through revisions, prominent revivals, and award-winning remakes. Today it is considered a key work of modern musical theater dramaturgy, whose sophisticated structure and emotional precision are internationally recognized.

Conclusion

Expect an evening that touches you: great melodies, pointed scenes, a direction that reveals the core of the characters. Experience the rare mix of energy, elegance, and insight – live on stage.