Hampton Theatre Company: ‘A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to The Forum’ / Opens Thursday, 5.23rd

Pictured: Matthew Conlon, Thomas Milton and George A. Loizides in rehearsal. Photo: Dane DuPuis

.Pictured: Jamie Baio and Mary Conley. Photo: Dane DuPuis

Winner of six Tony Awards, this big, bawdy, boisterous musical comedy features unforgettable music and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Having caused a sensation when it premiered on Broadway in 1962, “Forum” enjoyed an impressive 964-performance run and many successful revivals. With more than a dozen toga-clad actors, the musical tells the story of Pseudolus, a crafty Roman slave who struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for his freedom.

The show includes an avalanche of puns, slamming doors, pratfalls, cases of mistaken identity, satirical comments on social class … and unforgettable music. “Something for everyone, a comedy tonight!”

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 Two talkbacks with the cast will be offered to ticket holders immediately following the May 31st and June 7th Friday-evening performances.

Attending a Thursday, Friday or Saturday HTC performance?  Bring your ticket confirmation to enjoy a prix fixe $30 dinner (starter and entrée) before the show at JOE’S AMERICAN GRILL: 240 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton Beach. Click here for more details.