Movie: Merrily We Roll Along

Come to the Village Center on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. to watch Merrily We Roll Along. This musical film, directed by Maria Friedman, tells the turbulent story of composer Franklin Shepard and his friends, writer Mary and lyricist Charley. Spanning three decades, it uses reverse chronology (from 1976 back to 1957) to show how they grew apart due to ambition, friendship, and heartbreak, and features hit songs such as “Old Friends” and “Not a Day Goes By.” Rated PG. Running Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes.