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Based on the plays Miles Gloriosus, Pseudolus, and Mostellaria by Plautus (251-183 B.C.)

This hysterical musical features a beloved score by Stephen Sondheim and an uproarious book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. The musical's original Broadway production won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Book. Forum has also more...

Original

Original Cast


(a courtesan, one of a pair)

(a citizen of Rome)

(a buyer and seller of courtesans)

(son of Senex and Domina)

(slave to Senex and Domina)

(a courtesan, one of a pair)

(wife of Senex)

(a courtesan)

(a virgin)
Preshy Marker graced the Broadway stage in 1962, originating the role of Phila in the inaugural production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. more...
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(a citizen of Rome)

(a courtesan)

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Awards and Nominations

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Phil Silvers
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Larry Blyden
1963 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Zero Mostel
1963 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical David Burns
1963 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jack Gilford
1963 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Ruth Kobart

Production Team

George Abbott Director
D. Rusty Bonaccorso Hair Designer
Jack Cole Choreographer
Harold Hastings Musical Director
Bob Kelly Wig Designer
Irwin Kostal Orchestrator
Sid Ramin Orchestrator
Jerome Robbins[uncredited] Choreographer
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Tony Walton Costume Designer
Scenic Designer

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