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Past Shows: A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to the Forum
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart

"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 (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom. Meanwhile, Pseudolus has to outsmart Hero's parents (Domina and Senex), the slave-master (Lycus), and the general (Miles Gloriosus) who has already paid for Philia. Also, an old man (Erronious) is desperately searching for his lost children.

With its unforgettable zany characters, a hysterical, perfectly constructed book by Larry and Burt Shevelove, and witty Stephen Sondheim songs, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” allows a brilliant ensemble of comedic actors to shine.

 

• May 2007

Directed by Duane Hahn and Barbara Spilman Lawson

CAST LIST for FORUM


Pseudolus

Bob Wright

Senex

Brian Holsopple

Domina

Barbara Spilman 
Lawson

Hero

Colton Berry

Hysterium

Duane Hahn

Lycus

Michael Waltz

Miles Gloriosus

Chris Ruble

Philia

Alecia Brooks

Erronius

Jay Rhodes

Vibrata

Sarah Sanders

Gymnasia

Nancy Houseknecht

Gemini

Erin Hart

Gemini

Donna Rousseau

Panacae

Leslie Rueff

Tintinabula

Barbara Wimble

Protean

Joe Bruce

Protean

Jake Frank

Protean

J. D. Kiser

Protean

Benjamin Wilkins
 

FORUm rehearsal photos

Click here to view a gallery of Forum pictures!