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...
Gina Ferrall, who has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in *Leopoldstadt*, *She Loves Me*, and *Les Misérables*, also graced the stage in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum* more...
Whoopi Goldberg, who starred in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," has had an illustrious career spanning stage, film, and television, including winning an Academy Award for her role in "Ghost" and a Tony Award as a producer of "Thoroughly Modern Millie." more...
David Alan Grier, who returned to Broadway in 1997 to perform in the musical *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, has had an illustrious career spanning theater, film, and television, earning multiple Tony Award nominations and a win for his role in *A Soldier's Play*. more...
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Dick Latessa, who graced the stage in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, had a distinguished career that included a Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning performance in *Hairspray*. more...
Don Stitt, who portrayed a role in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," has an impressive array of credits, including his performance as Mr. Scheinkopf in the 2003 Swiss premiere of "Fame" and as Theophile in the 1988-89 National Tour of "Can-Can" with Chita Rivera. more...
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Awards and Nominations
1996 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Nathan Lane won.
1996 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Best Actor - Musical: Nathan Lane won.
1996 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Lewis J. Stadlen was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Nathan Lane won.
Production Team
Jonathan Tunick Orchestrator
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
David H. Lawrence Hair Designer
Rob Marshall Choreographer
Tony Meola Sound Designer
Tony Walton Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Jerry Zaks Director
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