A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Revival 2004 - Articles Page 19

Opened: July 9, 2004
Closing: November 02, 2004

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - 2004 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

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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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - 2004 - West End Articles Page 19

Full Casting Announced for TARZAN, The Broadway Musical
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2005


The production will star Josh Strickland as Tarzan, Jenn Gambatese as Jane, Merle Dandridge as Kala, Shuler Hensley as Kerchak, Chester Gregory II as Terk, Timothy Jerome as Professor Porter and Donnie Keshawarz as Clayton. Daniel Manche and Alex Rutherford will alternate in the role of Young Tarzan.

Performances of Winnie The Pooh Live Begin in Three Weeks at NYC's Beacon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2005


On Wednesday, December 7, 2005, DISNEY LIVE! WINNIE THE POOH will begin its long-waited month-long holiday engagement at New York's legendary Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway at West 74th Street).

Infertility: The Musical That's Hard To Conceive Returns To NYC
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2005


Kathryn Frawley and Chris Neuner are pleased to announce the return of Infertility: the musical that's hard to conceive, which was previously seen in New York as part of the 2004 New York International Fringe Festival.

Disney Live! Winnie The Pooh Opens At Beacon For Limited Run Dec 8-28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2005


This December, DISNEY LIVE! WINNIE THE POOH will play a special month-long holiday engagement at New York's legendary Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway at West 74th Street), December 8-28, 2005.

UK News: Jerry Hall to Star in High Society
by West End News Desk - Sep 5, 2005


Jerry Hall joins the cast of Ian Talbot's production of Cole Porter's musical comedy High Society for West End transfer

Photo Flash: Cast Announced for Lestat, Trying Out in SF
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2005


LESTAT stars Hugh Panaro in the title role, Carolee Carmello as Gabrielle, Jack Noseworthy as Armand, Jim Stanek as Louis, Roderick Hill as Nicolas, Michael Genet as Marius and Allison Fischer as Claudia.

Michael Crawford Concert Date Announced for October 28th at Foxwoods, CT
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2005


Crawford to follow performances in Virginia, Arizona and Texas with a show at the Casino/Resort on October 28th.

Roundabout Announces Harry Connick, Jr. to Star in The Pajama Game
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2005


Performances of THE PAJAMA GAME will begin Friday, January 27th on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre with the official opening set for Thursday, March 2nd. The limited engagement is scheduled to run 20 weeks through June 18th, 2006.

Shining City To Open On Broadway November 10th at The Schoenfeld Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2005


The production will play a pre-Broadway engagement at San Francisco's Curran Theatre September 13th to October 9th.

Callaway Replaces York for Bway Musicals of 1962, June 13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2005


Liz Callaway has replaced Rachel York in the cast of The Broadway Musicals of 1962 at Town Hall, June 13th

Sondheim Tribute with Mazzie, Prince, Edelman June 16-18
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2005


A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim will feature the Boston Pops and Marin Mazzie, Gregg Edelman and Faith Prince from June 16th to 18th

Michael Crawford Concert Date Announced for September 17 in Mesa, Arizona
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2005


Crawford to open inaugural season at new Mesa Arts Center in Arizona.

Michael Crawford Sets Handful of US Concert Dates for September / October
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2005


Crawford will appear with the NY Pops September 12 in Virgina, with additional dates to be announced shortly.

UK News: Full cast and creative team for Derby Playhouse's Company
by West End News Desk - Apr 11, 2005


Derby Playhouse present Stephen Sondheim's insight into the complexities of modern relationships, Company, directed by Karen Louise Hebden.

Definitive Musical Theatre Writer's Guide by David Spencer in stores July 25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2005


David Spencer's The Musical Theatre Writer's Survival Guide, a comprehensive reference book like none ever published before, about creating musical theatre, will be released by Heinemann Publishing on July 25, 2005.

PS Classics Releases 'Sondheim Sings' for Composer's 75th
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2005


In conjunction with Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday, PS Classics Inc., the nonprofit organization dedicated to the heritage of American musical theatre, will release a series of CD's entitled 'SONDHEIM SINGS.'

Tickets now on sale for Sondheim "CHILDREN AND ART" All-Star Gala Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2005


The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton and Barbra Streisand (Honorary Chairs), with Young Playwrights Inc. and producers Richard Maltby, Jr., Kevin Stites and Sheri M. Goldhirsch are proud to present 'CHILDREN AND ART,' a spectacular musical gala evening in celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday, for one performance only at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, March 21, 2005 (7:30 p.m. curtain), the eve of Sondheim's birthday.

Edward Hall to direct Roundabout's A Streetcar Named Desire
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2004


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Edward Hall will direct the new Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' drama A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Natasha Richardson, at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). A Streetcar Named Desire will begin previews in March, 2005 and open in April 2005. This is a limited engagement through June 19th, 2005.

Broadway Greats in MENAGE at Merkin Hall on Sep. 20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2004


Broadway greats Cris Groenendaal (Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), Marni Nixon (Nine, Follies, The Dead, Cabaret, The Voice of Hollywood), and Sarah Rice (Sweeney Todd, The Fantasticks, The Music Man) share the spotlight in MÉNAGE, an evening of songs celebrating life, love, and the slings and arrows of the outrageousness of relationships.

2004: The Year Ahead in Los Angeles Theatre
by Timothy Kuryak - Jan 10, 2004


See what you can expect to see on-stage in the coming year in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California!

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