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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
Book by
Burt Shevelove
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Larry Gelbart
Music by
Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim
Based on the plays of Plautus
Two Acts, Book Musical, Rated PG
Original Broadway version
"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.
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The Robber Bridegroom actually opened on Broadway twice within one year. The first time, in October, 1975, starring Kevin Kline. A second production opened in October 1976 starring Barry Bostwick. Each was nominated for Tony'sŪ in two separate years!
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