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Stephen Sondheim’s first Broadway outing as both composer and lyricist, 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' stands as an unmatched masterclass in farce, blending the ancient Roman comedies of Plautus with classic, low-brow American vaudeville. The plot spins a web of frantic complications around Pseudolus, a crafty Roman slave attempting to win his freedom by helping his young master win the heart of a beautiful courtesan next door. Directed by George Abbott at the Alvin Theatre in 1962, the original production was anchored by Zero Mostel’s legendary, physical tour-de-force performance, introducing standards like "Comedy Tonight."

