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...
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Awards and Nominations
1972 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Phil Silvers won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Larry Blyden won.
1963 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Zero Mostel won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: David Burns won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jack Gilford was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Ruth Kobart was nominated but did not win.
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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