West Seattle High School's drama club has been hard at work over the past few months putting together an adaption of "Merrily We Roll Along," which opens Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

This musical features a variety of talented students singing, dancing, and performing at their best.

Sondheim's musical adaptation of the Kaufman and Hart play transforms the story of three successful people looking back on their lost friendship. Frank, Mary, and Charley grew up to realize their dreams and goals, but may have paid a greater price than they anticipated.

Frank's anguished question—"Why?"—begins the journey backwards in time, recalling rivalries, jealousies, triumphs, failures, and loves both unrequited and reciprocal, as the three seek to discover how they got from "there" to "here." "Merrily We Roll Along" tells a masterful tale of three remarkable people reflecting on years of aspiration and reality, and dreams both fulfilled and lost.

"Merrily We Roll Along" will be performed on May 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. each night. There will also be a special benefit performance on May 14 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $5 with reservation or $10 at the door. To purchase please call (206) 252-8834.

Performances are at West Seattle Hight School's theater, 3000 California Ave. S.W.