Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened... (2016)

Film Overview
"Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened ..." is a 2016 documentary film directed by Lonny Price. The film showcases the procedure, conception, and notorious failure of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Broadway musical "Merrily We Roll Along", very first staged in 1981. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the much-awaited musical which ran for just 16 performances, causing comprehensive unfavorable publicity and criticism. Thought about a huge flop, it became one of the most talked-about failures in Broadway's history.

The Storyline
Rate, who was likewise a cast member of the musical, checks out the eager and confident young cast's journey-- from the auditions, rehearsals, as much as the harsh opening night reviews. The movie uses a poignant perspective on the dreams and aspirations that often sustain the world of performing arts. The story transitions between previous and present, juxtaposing interviews and clips of the young cast from the '80s with the modern-day interviews of the individuals reviewing their experiences.

The Highs and Lows
The documentary reveals the preliminary enjoyment and anticipation around the musical, backed by Broadway legends such as Hal Prince (the original producer) and Sondheim (the initial composer and lyricist). The high expectations were consulted with stunning frustration, as critics badly panned the musical right away after its launching. This documentary represents this abrupt crash from the pinnacle of hope to the depths of disbelief and misery.

The Impact
It ends up being apparent through various interviews that the experience, although demoralising, was a considerable and developmental occasion for the cast. The movie is brimming with emotions showing the consequences on the young stars who came to grips with the harsh realities of show organization at such a tender age. The film reviews these now middle-aged cast members and reveals the differing paths they took after the show's closure, painting a vibrant photo of durability and adjustment.

Behind the Scenes
The film is loaded with never-before-seen video and interviews that use an unique peek into the production and dissolution of "Merrily We Roll Along". It includes Sondheim's rehearsal recordings, audition tapes, and home films most likely planned for a tv documentary that never materialised.

Conclusion
Lonny Price's movie is more than simply a narration of a Broadway catastrophe; it's a wholehearted, and in some cases heartbreaking journey of dreams, disillusionment, and eventual maturity. "Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened ..." makes the story of "Merrily We Roll Along" a relatable parable of life's ebb and flow, adding a profound, widely human layer to the tale of this infamous theatrical disaster.

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