Who Played Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Philia is a role in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, a musical that opened Regional (US) in 1971.

Based on the plays <i>Miles Gloriosus, Pseudolus,</i> and <i>Mostellaria</i> by Plautus (251-183 B.C.)<p>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.