Arlington Heights, IL – Metropolis presents Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum May 16 – June 29, 2019.
Broadway’s greatest farce promises to have audiences rolling in the aisles. This fast-paced, witty, and irreverent comedy is one of the funniest musicals ever written. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum skillfully combines timetested comedies of Roman playwright, Plautus, with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. A nonstop laughfest in which crafty slave Pseudolus attempts to win the hand of the beautiful but slowwitted maiden, Philia, for his young master, Hero, in exchange for his own freedom. The plot rapidly twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors, bawdy innuendos and hair-brained schemes. This unforgettable musical promises: “Something for everyone: a comedy tonight!” Rated PG-13.
Director Lauren Rawitz is working with an extraordinarily talented cast, including local cast members Joe Farrell and Maddy Kelly of Arlington Heights, Melissa Crabtree of Oak Park, Chamaya Moody of Round Lake, and Bob Sanders of Lake Forest.
Preview performances of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Metropolis are May 16-19, 2019. Regular run performances are May 23 – June 29, 2019. Specific dates and times are listed below. Tickets are $35 for previews and $40 for regular run shows and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by visiting or calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.
Metropolis’ cast for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum includes Nick Arceo (Protean #1), Adam Ross Brody (Hero), Tommy Bullington (Pseudolus, Prologus Act 1), Melissa Crabtree (Domina), Eric Deutz (Protean #2), Erik Dohner (Miles Gloriosus), Joe Farrell (Tintinabula), Madelyne Forrester (Panacea), Teddy Gales (Lycus), Parker Guidry (Gymnasia), Maddy Kelly (Philia), Sarah Beth Lipsman (The Geminae #2), William Marquez (Hysterium), Chamaya Moody (The Geminae #1), Austin Nelson, Jr. (Senex, Prologus Act 2), Bob Sanders (Erronius), Natalie Renee Savoy (Protean #3), Sophie Vitello (Vibrata). Understudies include Kelly Figley and Jack Morsovillo.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has a Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Lauren Rawitz, Music Directed by Kailey Rockwell, Choreographed by Bryan J. Wlas. Designers are William A. Franz (Sound Designer), Jonathan Pinta (Scenic Designer), Robert Pinta (Scenic Designer/Technical Director), Aliceson Hackett-Rubel (Costume Designer), Bob Silton (Properties Designer), and Matthew Winstead (Lighting Designer). Metropolis Executive Artistic Director is Joe Keefe. Metropolis Production Manager is William A. Franz, Assistant Production Manager is Sarah Elizabeth Buto.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is the third show of the 2018-2019 Main Stage Subscription Series at Metropolis, bringing first class entertainment to the northwest suburbs. The final show of the Subscription Series at Metropolis will be the biographical rock & roll musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (July 18 – August 24, 2019).
The 2018-2019 Subscription Series Sponsor is Arlington International Racecourse. Supporting Sponsor for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – Arlington Heights; Costume Sponsor is Carol Cohen. Metropolis thanks its media partner Tribune Media Group. Metropolis is partially supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, Ecolab Foundation, and the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation.
Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and a complete performance schedule, visit MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre provides professional entertainment and arts education, enriching our community.
Thursday, May 16, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Friday, May 17, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 18, 2019 3:00 & 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, May 19, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Thursday, May 23, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Friday, May 24, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 25, 2019 3:00 & 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, May 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Thursday, May 30, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Friday, May 31, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, June 1, 2019 3:00 & 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, June 2, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Thursday, June 6, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Friday, June 7, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, June 8, 2019 3:00 & 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, June 9, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Thursday, June 13, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Friday, June 14, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, June 15, 2019 3:00 & 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, June 16, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Friday, June 21, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, June 22, 2019 3:00 & 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, June 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Thursday, June 27, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Friday, June 28, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, June 29, 2019 7:30 P.M.
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