A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(15 Reviews)

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Members say

Funny, Clever, Entertaining, Great acting, Delightful

About the Show

The Heights Players revives Stephen Sondheim's joyous, musical romp through Rome with desperate lovers, scheming neighbors, and secrets behind every toga.

Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors, not to mention a showgirl or two. '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 score features favorites such as "Lovely," "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid," and "Comedy Tonight."

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Member Reviews (15)

80

Funny, Great staging, Hilarious, Intelligent, Refreshing

See it if you like Nathan lane and a good comedy that keeps you laughing very good staging

Don't see it if if you don t like slaps stick

85

Funny, Great acting

See it if You want to see a well known Sondheim musical performed by a very talented cast

Don't see it if You don't want to come to a theater in Brooklyn even though this Brooklyn Heights theater is close to many subway lines

91

Excellent and magnificent musical work., Enchanting, Entertaining, Clever, Ambitious

See it if You want to laugh.

Don't see it if You don't have a sense of humor.

70

Funny, Great acting, Epic

See it if You enjoy a classic stage and silver screen production.

Don't see it if You are looking for something different and unique.

84

Fluffy, Great singing, Entertaining, Funny, Delightful

See it if You’re the mood for a light hearted play.

Don't see it if If you’re looking for thought provoking

70

Funny, Cliched, Dated, Disappointing

See it if you like to re-visit old musicals

Don't see it if if you think it might be better than the old version.

90

Clever, Hilarious, Intelligent, My first musical!

See it if You want a fun evening out!

Don't see it if You are boring

76

Entertaining, Refreshing, Riveting, Funny, Clever

See it if For someone who enjoys satire and puns this is a fantastic show. The story is easy to follow and the music blends everything together.

Don't see it if It definitely requires that you enjoy a certain type of humor. If satire isn't your thing this show probably isn't either.

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Creative team

The Heights Players

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim

Thomas N. Tyler