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BWW Review: Comedy Takes the Stand in Eventide's FORUM (May 12, 2016)

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1946
Saphronia Lawrence

[Broadway]
1932
Lady Windermere

[Broadway]
1928
Mme. de Seguin

[Broadway]
1927
Diane

[Broadway]
1923
Adah Cochran


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BWW Review: Comedy Takes the Stand in Eventide's FORUM

Everyone is familiar with the works of Stephen Sondheim, quite the musical genius himself: his contributions to everything from 'West Side Story' to 'Sweeney Todd' have really set him apart from others in the musical theater realm; his style is so eclectic, his music so beautiful, that any show which bears his name is most likely going to be something great. Not necessarily a fan of comedy but having great admiration for and desire to see any type of musical I have the opportunity of seeing, Sondheim's 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' is a musical I have not had the pleasure of seeing before the Eventide Theatre Company showed me just how wonderful a show it truly it. The number of laughs and clever moments planned (and disasters diverted or avoided) are as plentiful as the amount of words in the title of this musical. The show is a farce, so anything and everything can happen, so long as one character's involvement in the continuous hoax is constantly given complete attention to and, ironically, prone to the greatest bout of almost far-fetched confusion that can be had. Yes, 'Forum' not only provides perpetual laughs had by both the sheer unknowingness of all the characters of what, exactly, is going on (not to mention each individual is quite the character on his/her own), but the music is wonderful and upbeat, the plot is lighthearted and there just really is not a reason to be mentioned why this musical is anything but pure, adulterated fun (which doesn't mean what you think!) Eventide should be extremely proud of this production now brought to their stage, and as this was my first time seeing it, I can now confidently share with others the enthusiasm felt that night as I watched magic unfold.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ellis Baker been in?

Ellis Baker has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Ellis Baker been in?

Ellis Baker has not appeared in the West End.

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