A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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| Dates: | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 9/17/15 - 10/4/15 |
| Hours: | Varying; Visit website or call for showtimes |
| Ages: | Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $$$ see below |
| Category: | Theater & Shows |
Performances run from September 10 – October 4, 2015.
With a Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and originally produced on Broadway by Harold S.
Prince, …Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.
This sexy and hilarious slapstick musical comedy will be co-directed by Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes and Elliot Norton and IRNE Award-winner Ilyse Robbins.
Robbins, who previously directed and choreographed Stoneham Theatre’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, 42nd Street, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, among others, will also choreograph.
“I chose this show because it’s really, really, funny – and at a time when Sondheim is constantly being produced, ….Forum feels like it’s been a bit neglected.
” shared Symes.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’s original 1962 Broadway run won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Book.
Successful revivals of the musical were done in 1972 and in 1996, both winning additional Tony Awards.
Broadway’s greatest farce will have you rolling in the aisles as Pseudolus, a clever and scheming Roman slave, does just about anything to secure his freedom.
Things don't exactly go as planned when he ventures to unite the girl next door with his infatuated master.
When she turns out to be a virgin courtesan sold to a formidable Roman Captain, what will Pseudolus do?
Neil A.
Casey* stars as the sly and conniving Pseudolus.
Proud and domineering Domina will be played by Stoneham native Kathy St.
George*.
Other cast members include: Jordan Ahnquist*, Liana Asim, Devin Bean, Nicholas Davis, Maria LaRossa, Mark Linehan*, Angelo McDonough, Chip Phillips*, John James Pirroni*, Jenna Lea Scott*, and Ceit Zweil.
Performance Schedule: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opens on September 10, 2015 and runs through October 4, 2015.
Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm & 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm.
The Press Opening is Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 3:00pm.
There is a post-show talkback on Sunday, September 13, 2015.
Tickets: $50-55 Adults; $45-50 Seniors; $20 Students (with a valid ID).
“Thrifty Thursday” tickets cost $15 at the door and are available for the Thursday, September 10, 2015 performance at 7:30pm, Student Rush Tickets start one hour prior to each performance, and 2 Student tickets may be purchased for the price of one (subject to availability).
For more information or to purchase tickets, call Stoneham Theatre’s Box Office at (781) 279-2200, or visit www.stonehamtheatre.org.
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$50-55
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395 Main St, Stoneham, MA, 02180 map
Phone: 7812792200
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