A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Revival 1996 - Articles Page 16

Opened: April 18, 1996
Closing: January 04, 1998

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - 1996 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

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 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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RIVERDANCE, STOMP, And THE COLOR PURPLE Among Broadway/L.A.'s 2010 Season
by Reynard Loki - May 7, 2009


Broadway/L.A. today announces the lineup for its 2010 Season, with all productions scheduled to play at its flagship venue, Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre (6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood).

Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim April 27th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009


Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.

STAGE TUBE: 'GODOT' Star Lane Reveals 'Star Trek' Role on LATE SHOW
by Eddie Varley - Apr 23, 2009


Nathan Lane, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Waiting for Godot, guested on CBS' 'Late Show with David Letterman' last night, Wednesday, April 22nd. The star of stage and screen revealed his surprise role on the upcoming 'STAR TREK' film.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Lane Celebrates His Birthday with Ebersole at the Carlyle
by Eddie Varley - Feb 5, 2009


On Tuesday, February 3rd, beloved star of stage and screen Nathan Lane, celebrated his birthday at The Cafe Carlyle in Manhattan by taking in a performance of Christine Ebersole's acclaimed cabaret concert. Ms. Ebersole sang 'Happy Birthday' to Mr. Lane in the style of Marilyn Monroe. Also in attendance at the event were Rupert Everett, Michael Blakemore, Rob Ashford, Chris Noth, Anne Kaufman Schneider (playwright George S. Kaufman's daughter), Scott Wittman and Andrea Martin.

John Goodman & David Strathairn Join WAITING FOR GODOT Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce John Goodman (Pozzo) and David Strathairn (Lucky) will join Bill Irwin (Vladimir) and Nathan Lane (Estragon) in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony? award winner Anthony Page.

Broadway in Chicago to Present World Premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008


Broadway In Chicago will host the world premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, beginning performances Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St., Chicago).

WEST SIDE STORY Cast Announced! Cavenaugh, Olivo, Green, Akram and More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2008


The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production.

Nathan Lane to Appear on FOX's Sitcom 'TIL DEATH 11/19
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 27, 2008


TVGuide.com is reporting that actor Nathan Lane will be appearing on FOX's sitcom 'Til Death' on November 19th, 2008. Lane will be 'playing the gay brother of Brad Garrett's Eddie. Recently split from his longtime companion, Lane's character ultimately commiserates with his kin over how they each have come to rely on their better halves.'

WAITING FOR GODOT With Lane and Irwin To Open at Roundabout Theatre 4/30
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 16, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Tony award winners Bill Irwin as 'Vladimir' and Nathan Lane as 'Estragon' in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony award winner Anthony Page.

Nathan Lane to Join Irwin in Broadway Bound 'Godot'?
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 15, 2008


Michael Riedel of the New York Post is reporting this morning that the New York Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot is still on-- and that star Bill Irwin will be joined by Nathan Lane on stage. Irwin will be playing Vladamir to Lane's Estragon.

Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim in April 2009 Creating Annual Award in His Name
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008


Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.

West Side Story Announces Dates For Broadway Engagement
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 8, 2008


It was announced today that the upcoming previously announced revival of West Side Story will begin previews on February 23, 2009 with an official opening slated for March 19, 2009.

Primary Stages To Honor LuPone At Gala 10/27
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 30, 2008


Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), Off-Broadway's preeminent theater company, will honor Tony Award-winning actress Patti LuPone and The Baruch-Routh-Frankel-Viertel Group at this year's Primary Stages 24th Anniversary Gala Benefit to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (109 East 42nd Street) on Monday, October 27, 2008.

West Side Story Returns To Broadway Starting In March 09 After DC Tryout!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2008


WEST SIDE STORY, the landmark American musical, will return to Broadway in a new production directed by two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents.

Florida Rep Presents 'Forum' with Hanan & Ullman
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008


Florida Repertory Theatre is proud to announce the opening of Broadway's nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Tony Nominated actor, Stephen Mo Hanan. Forum opens at the Historic Arcade Theatre on Friday, February 15 and runs through March 16, 2008

The Re-opening of Theatre By The Sea
by Randy Rice - Aug 12, 2007


It was a night of successes, big and small, personal, professional and public. Theatre by the Sea, the venerable Rhode Island institution that had been shuttered since 2003, officially re-opened on Friday night.

Nathan Lane to Star on Bway in David Mamet's November
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007


Nathan Lane will take on the role of President Charles Smith in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet's previously announced November, a new play about a presidential election.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Headed for Bway; by Lippa, Elice & Brickman
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2007


Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, writers of the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, are the librettists for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Drama Desk Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party) is writing the score, and Improbable Theater founders Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) will direct and design. EET plans to premiere THE ADDAMS FAMILY in the 2009-2010 Broadway season, preceded by an out-of-town tryout.

Stanek to Step in for McElroy in Love/Perfect/Change
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2007


Jim Stanek will return to the cast of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change on Monday, April 9 for two weeks only through April 22

Photo Flash: Lane & McNally at Research in Action Awards
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2006


Terrence McNally was honored by Nathan Lane at the 10th annual Research in Action Awards, a benefit for the Treatment Action Group, one of the leading worldwide organizations in AIDS research advocacy on Sunday, December 10 in New York

Chenoweth and Lane Working on Sitcom Pilot
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2006


Kristin Chenoweth and Nathan Lane - both Tony-winning stars who are known for crossing over from theatre to film to TV and back again - are working on a sitcom pilot, according to the New York Times

FORUM to be staged in Hamilton
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Oct 31, 2006


Oldies 1150 Presents Hamilton Theatre Inc.'s A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum From November 3 to 18, 2006

Hackford to Direct 'Leap of Faith' Musical set for 07/08
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2006


Award winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford will make his Broadway debut as director of the new musical, Leap of Faith, to premiere in the 2007-2008 season.

Photo Coverage: American Theatre Wing Spring Gala
by Ben Strothmann - Apr 11, 2006


On Monday, April 10, 2006, the American Theatre Wing's annual Spring Gala honored The Odd Couple stars Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane for their creative achievements.

Roger, Quast, and Rawle Announced for UK Evita; Show Opens June 2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2006


EVITA, one of the world's greatest musicals, returns to London's West End after 21 years this summer. Directed by the award-winning Michael Grandage and featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the brand new production of the smash-hit stage show has its Press Night at the Adelphi Theatre on June 21st.

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)

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - 1996 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Nathan Lane
1996 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Nathan Lane
1996 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Jerry Zaks
1996 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jerry Zaks
1996 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Lewis J. Stadlen
1996 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Nathan Lane
1996 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
1996 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Scott Rudin
1996 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Paramount Pictures
1996 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Viertel-Baruch-Frankel Group
1996 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Viertel-Baruch-Frankel Group
1996 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roger Berlind
1996 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Dodger Theatricals

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