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EDMONDS DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS PRESENTS 

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 

April 17 - May 10, 2015

Winner of multiple Tony Awards for its Broadway run, Edmonds Driftwood Players is thrilled to present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Wade James Theatre April 17-May 10, 2015.

Music by the incomparable Stephen Sondheim, this farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. 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.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a non-stop laugh-fest in which 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, and a showgirl or two. This unforgettable, hysterical musical allows a terrific ensemble of comedic actors to shine.

Directed by Martin J. Mackenzie, with music direction by Mark and Nancy Press and choreography by Carissa Meisner Smit, the cast of 19 local actors and actresses has been working nightly to create a performance that will have all of Edmonds in stitches while tapping their toes to well-known songs “Comedy Tonight,” “Lovely,” and “Everybody Ought to Have a Maid.” 

When asked what he enjoys about directing a show like this, Mackenzie responded, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is one of my favorite shows. It is just plain fun: fun for the cast and crew as well as for the audience. This show comes from the twisted minds of both Larry Gelbart and Stephen Sondheim. How can you go wrong with that! 

Performances: April 17-May 10, 2015

Thurs-Sat at 8:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm

Performances are at the Wade James Theatre

950 Main St, Edmonds, WA

All tickets are $25 General; $22 Senior/Youth/Military

Purchase tickets online or by phone 425-774-9600 option 3.