A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Signature Theatre

Dates: (10/29/2024 - 1/12/2025 )

Theatre:

Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre’s mission is to broaden and brighten the region’s cultural landscape with bold pro (read more...)

Authors

Tony Awards and Nominations for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Year	Category
1963	Best Musical	Winner
1996	Best Revival of a Musical

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.

SUBMIT UPDATES

Photos Videos Discount

Cast Creative Edit

Signature Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

What shows have played recently at Signature Theatre?

Primary Trust (9/10/24-10/20/24)
Soft Power (8/6/24-9/15/24)
Daniel J. Watts' The Jam: Only Child (3/16/21-5/7/21)
Signature Vinyl (11/5/20-11/5/20)
Not a Day Goes By: Signature Turns 30 (6/9/20-6/9/20)
Nijinsky's Last Dance (4/14/20-4/14/20)
Camille Claudel (3/24/20-3/24/20)
Easy Women Smoking Loose Cigarettes (2/18/20-2/18/20)
Gun & Powder (1/28/20-1/28/20)

What is the history of Signature Theatre ?

Signature Theatre’s mission is to broaden and brighten the region’s cultural landscape with bold productions of challenging new and established works and engaging education and outreach programs. Signature Theatre’s vision is to be the premier producer of new and innovative musical theater in the country and to serve, enrich, inspire and impact our community.

What shows are coming up next at Signature Theatre?

Job (1/28/25-3/16/25)
In the Heights (2/11/25-5/4/25)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (4/15/25-6/22/25)
The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical (6/3/25-7/13/25)

More Local Shows

Add a Washington, DC Show Listing

Videos

View all Videos

WASHINGTON, DC SHOWS


		Petite Rouge, A Cajun Red Riding Hood Imagination Stage (12/11 - 2/8)
		Season 18: CONSTELLATIONS and HEAD OVER HEELS Constellation Theatre Company (2/6 - 6/1)
		All the Devils are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain STC's Klein Theatre (12/6 - 12/29)
		Leopoldstadt Shakespeare Theatre Company (11/30 - 12/29)
		Duel Reality Harman Hall - Shakespeare Theatre Company (7/1 - 7/20)
		Who Cares: ♥ The Caregiver Interview Project Voices Festival Productions (1/9 - 2/2)
		Broadway Center Stage: Schmigadoon! The Kennedy Center - Eisenhower Theater (1/31 - 8/9)
		Virginia Opera: Loving v. Virginia Center for the Arts at George Mason University (5/3 - 5/4)
		American Festival Pops Orchestra: Armed Forces Day Celebration Hylton Performing Arts Center (5/17 - 5/17)
VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW


News on your favorite shows, specials & more!