Show Credits: Music by Stephen Sondheim Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Larry Gelbart and Burt Shevelove
Description: 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 (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom.
Accolades/ Awards: The show won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Director and Best Producer.
Insight from the experts Staging Tip: Unit Set; three Roman Houses around a common square. It's easy and can be as cheap-looking as you want it to be.
