A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1996)

Music by Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Jerry Zaks
Cast: Nathan Lane, Jessica Boevers, William Duell, Cris Groenendaal, Mark Linn-Baker, Ernie Sabella, Lewis J. Stadlen, Jim Stanek

In ancient Rome, some neighbors live in three adjacent houses. In the center is the house of Senex, who lives there with wife Domina, son Hero, and several slaves, including head slave Hysterium and the musical's main character Pseudolus. A slave belonging to Hero, Pseudolus wishes to buy, win, or steal his freedom.

Theater

St. James Theatre · Broadway

Closed

January 4, 1998