A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Broadway
Musical
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Broadway
Musical
SYNOPSIS: Ancient Roman slave Pseudolus schemes to win his freedom by helping his young master Hero win the beautiful courtesan Philia, who is betrothed to the egotistical soldier Miles Gloriosus, in this musical farce based on the plays of Plautus.
- Book: Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart
- Music: Stephen Sondheim
- Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
People (156)
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Pseudolus
(Original)Prologus
(Original)
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Hysterium
(Original)
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Senex
(Original)
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Lycus
(Original)
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Erronius
(Original)
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Book
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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Director
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Choreographer
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1996 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
| Drama League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1996 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1996 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1996 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1996 | Best Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Jan 4, 1998)
Total Current Gross: $48,856,284
Highest Weekly Gross: $745,757 (Week Ending Dec 29, 1996)
Average Ticket Price: $51.99
Average % Capacity: 76.24%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 1998 | 31 | $428,654.00 $623,630.00 | $17,249.00 | $46.03 $70.00 | 9313 1617 | 8 0 | 71.99% | 3.38% |
| Dec 28, 1997 | 30 | $411,405.00 $623,630.00 | $161,110.00 | $46.35 $70.00 | 8876 1617 | 8 0 | 68.61% | 22.48% |
| Dec 21, 1997 | 29 | $250,295.00 $623,630.00 | -$60,526.00 | $41.95 $70.00 | 5967 1617 | 8 0 | 46.13% | -9.92% |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 28 | $310,821.00 $623,630.00 | -$15,155.00 | $42.87 $70.00 | 7251 1617 | 8 0 | 56.05% | 0.69% |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1995-1996
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