A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Musical) - Theatre Royal Sydney Australia
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (251–183 BC), specifically Pseudolus, Miles Gloriosus and Mostellaria, the musical tells the bawdy story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door. The plot displays many classic elements of farce, including puns, the slamming of doors, cases of mistaken identity (frequently involving characters disguising themselves as one another), and satirical comments on social class. The title derives from the line that vaudeville comedians often used to begin a story: "A funny thing happened on the way to the theater".
The musical's original 1962 Broadway run won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Book. A Funny Thing has enjoyed several Broadway and West End revivals and was made into a successful film starring the original lead of the musical, Zero Mostel.
July 1964 Sydney Season
Cast Includes
Jack Collins, David Spurling,Noel Mitchell,Max Phipps,Richard Walker,Pauline Garrick,Jack gardner,Clifford Mollison,Jack Collins,Bob Hornery,Jill Hough,Judith Roberts,Janice Field,Lynette Field,Buster Skeggs,Rae Rondell,Geraldene Morrow,Will Mahoney,Don McManus
Directed by Freddie Carpenter
Size 140 x 210 mm
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Condition: Used Looks Good - Playbill / Program
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