COD Presents Musical by Stephen Sondheim

From COD: College of the Desert (COD) Performing Arts celebrates Stephen Sondheim’s joyous, musical romp through Rome, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” The full-scale production is at the McCallum Theatre complete with a live orchestra of 20 musicians. Performances run April 27-30, 2017.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is a fast-paced farce that will have audiences rolling on the floor. Taken straight from the roots of comedy, “Forum” combines the ancient comedies of Plautus with a vaudevillian delivery. Pseudolus schemes to win the heart of the beautiful virgin, Philia, for his young master, Hero. 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, case of mistaken identity, slamming doors and convoluted plot twists.

The production stars Lou Galvan as Pseudolus, Daniel Zepeda as Hero, Alisha Bates as Philia, Cameron Merrihew as Miles Gloriosus, Stan Jenson as Senex, Adina Lawson as Domina, Stegar Thompson as Hysterium and Mark Duebner as Lycus. The strong supporting cast features Jackson Dean, Heidi Hapner, Sam Martinez, Amber Mora, Rebecca Rodriguez, Victoria Rodriguez, Garnett Smith, Julia Smith, Nisandre Stewart and Sydney Tiszai. The production is directed and choreographed by Janet Miller with musical direction by Scott Smith.

Don’t miss this hysterical musical based on the plays “Miles Gloriosus,” “Pseudolus,” and “Mostellaria” by Plautus. The original Broadway production won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Book. One of the funniest musicals ever written, FORUM promises: “something for everyone: a comedy tonight!”

Tickets and information: http://mccallumtheatre.com/index.php/shows/2016-2017-season/other-shows/the-forum?refe=3577.

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