A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 1963
Opened: October 3, 1963A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - 1963 West End History , Info & More
Strand Theatre
168-9 Strand LondonBased 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 enjoyed several Broadway and West End revivals.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum tells the bawdy story of Pseudolus, a slave in ancient Rome, who goes to great lengths to gain his freedom by securing a courtesan for his young master, Hero. Scheming slaves, mistaken identities and courtesans each with their own gimmick deliver on the promise of the famous opening number, that there will be comedy tonight.
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VIDEO: Watch Broadway Theatres Dim Lights in Memory of Stephen Sondheim
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2021
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2021
The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who passed away on November 26, 2021 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners dimmed the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute today, December 8 at exactly 6:30pm.
Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights December 8 in Memory of Stephen Sondheim
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021
The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who passed away on November 26, 2021 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, December 8 at exactly 6:30pm.
The Drama Desk Awards to Posthumously Honor Hal Prince with Namesake Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020
The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will celebrate the life and legacy of American theater producer and director Harold 'Hal' Prince with the Drama Desk's newly established lifetime achievement honor.
All Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights for Hal Prince
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019
The Broadway community mourns the loss of prolific producer, director, writer, and the individual recipient of the most Tony Awards in multiple categories in history, Harold Prince, who passed away on July 31, 2019 at age 91. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, July 31 at exactly 7:45pm.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum History
Other Productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
| 1962 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1963 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1963 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 1971 | Regional (US) |
Regional Revival Regional (US) |
| 1972 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 1986 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 1987 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 1991 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
| 1996 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2004 | West End |
Royal National Theatre Production West End |
| 2017 | St. Louis, MO (Regional) |
The Muny Revival St. Louis, MO (Regional) |
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