A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Written by: Stephen Sondheim, Larry Gelbart, and Burt Shevelove
Directed by: Ernie Casciato
Aug. 6-23, 2009
“Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written — the perfect escape from life’s troubles. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan for his young master, in exchange for freedom.
“Thumbs up for this uninhibited romp!” — The New York Times
“It’s funny, true nonsense! A merry good time!” — Herald Tribune
“A good, clean, dirty show! Brings back belly laughs!” — Time
Sponsored by Jim and Janice Osterman, Blount International.