A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two. This irreverent and witty musical takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from the time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic
Year | Category | |
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1963 | Best Musical | Winner |
1996 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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Fiddler on the Roof
Adrienne Arsht Center (3/13 - 4/6) | |
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Dry Powder
Delray Beach Playhouse (4/24 - 5/4) | |
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9 to 5
Carrollwood Players Theatre (5/30 - 6/21) | |
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Chris Parker - STOP BEING SO DRAMATIC!
Glenroy Auditorium (7/12 - 7/12) | |
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Pretty Woman - The Musical
Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts (4/14 - 4/14) | |
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Philharmonia No. 5
Wold Performing Arts Center (3/22 - 3/23) | |
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Palm Beach International Jazz Festival 2025
Raymond F. Kravis Center - Rinker Playhouse (4/27 - 4/27) | |
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This Is Our Youth
Lake Worth Playhouse (3/27 - 4/6) | |
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