A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To The Forum
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jun 20, 2009
Closed Nov 1, 2009
Opened Jun 20, 2009
Closed Nov 1, 2009
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In ancient Rome, the slave Pseudolus yearns for freedom, while his young master pines for the girl next door. In exchange for his freedom, Pseudolus promises to find a way to unite the young lovers. But even in musical comedy, the course of true love never does run smooth.
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Laugh-out-loud musical comedies don't come any more polished than Stephen Sondheim, Bert Shevlove, and Larry Gelbart's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and director Des McAnuff's new production at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival practically throbs with gusto.
Indeed, his jovial interpretation of rambunctious Rome in 200 B.C. is accented with squiring fountains, singing statues, and an airy moment reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe's famous blown-dress image, all of which allow this delicious show to soar to even greater heights.
The plot is pure farce: Duplicitous slave Pseudolus (Bruce Dow) arranges for his freedom by brokering a deal with Hero, his master's son (Mike Nadaje[...]