A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Musical Play in Dennis MA

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, a classic, fast-paced, musical farce, will be peroformed by the Eventide Theatre Company at Dennis Union Church in the heart of Dennis Village from May 5-May 29  Thursday-Sunday. 

,The musical’s original 1962 Broadway run won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Author (Musical). 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, Hero, woo the beautiful virgin slave girl, Philia, who lives next door. In exchange, Hero will grant Pseudolus his freedom once and for all. However, things are never as easy as they seem. Chaos ensues with hair-brained schemes, cases of mistaken identity, and convoluted plot twists. One of the funniest musicals ever written, Forum promises: “Something for everyone: a comedy tonight!”

May 5 – May 29, 2016. Thurs – Sat @ 7:30 pm, Sun @ 2:30 pm

Tickets for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum may be reserved by calling 508-398-8588 or on-line at EventideArts.org. Tickets are: $25. Group and Children’s rates are available. Membership is available on-line with member tickets at a reduced rate. The first Friday, May 6, is a “pay-what-you-can” performance.