"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (Orpheum Theater)

Friday-Sunday. May 2-4, 9-11 & 16-18, 2008

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" will be three consecutive weekends at the Historic Orpheum Theater in May!

Tickets: $17

Box Office Hours- Monday- Saturday, 12 PM - 5 PM

Season subscriptions are available through the Sioux Empire Community Theatre by calling 605.360.4800 or visiting their website at www.mysect.org.

Written by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Lyrics and Music by Stephen Sondheim.

"Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the perfect escape from life's troubles.

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2,000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom.
With its unforgettable zany characters, a hysterical, perfectly constructed book by Larry Gelbart (M*A*S*H , City Of Angels ) and Burt Shevelove (No, No, Nanette ), and witty Stephen Sondheim songs A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum allows a brilliant ensemble of comedic actors to shine.

"Thumbs up for this uninhibited romp!" -The New York Times
"It's funny, true nonsense! A merry good time!" -Herald Tribune
"A good, clean, dirty show! Brings back belly laughs!" –Time

Show Schedule:

Friday, May 2nd - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 3rd - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 4th - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 9th - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10th - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11th - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 16th - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17th - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18th - 2:00 p.m.