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.