Daniel Radcliffe’s performance in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” has earned him his highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes, and the live recording is now streaming on Netflix following a Tony Award-winning run.
The wait is over for fans of Broadway’s biggest recent hit. Daniel Radcliffe’s live-filmed musical Merrily We Roll Along, which captivated audiences in theaters last year, is now available for streaming on Netflix. This release brings the acclaimed revival of Stephen Sondheim’s classic directly into homes worldwide, solidifying its status as a cultural milestone.
Based on George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s 1939 play, the musical traces the fractured friendship of three artists over three decades, unfolding in reverse. Netflix summarizes it as the story of “a bright composer [who] abandons his friends to become a big-time film producer” and “their unraveling — in reverse,” featuring some of Sondheim’s most beloved songs.
The production’s critical success is undeniable. On Rotten Tomatoes, Merrily We Roll Along holds a 95% critic score on the Tomatometer, making it Daniel Radcliffe’s highest-rated film to date. It narrowly trails only Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (96%) among his works, but on the fan-voted Popcornmeter, it soars to 95% compared to the Potter finale’s 89%, earning “Verified Hot” and “Certified Fresh” status.
Awards recognition further cemented its legacy. At the Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe won Best Featured Actor in a Musical, while Jonathan Groff took home Best Actor in a Musical. Lindsay Mendez earned a nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, highlighting the ensemble’s exceptional chemistry.
Radcliffe’s passion for the project was evident throughout the run. He told Variety, “I love doing this show so much, I love doing it with the people I get to do it with. I’m going to miss it so much when it’s done. It’s an amazing group to work with so it’s very special.” Variety captured this sentiment during the Broadway engagement.
The Netflix debut transforms this theatrical triumph into an accessible digital experience. For audiences who missed the live shows or the limited theatrical release, streaming offers a chance to witness a defining performance in Radcliffe’s career—one that redefines his post-Harry Potter trajectory and celebrates Sondheim’s enduring genius.
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