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

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

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

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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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.

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