A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at The Cannon Theatre

Tim Daughters of Concord, MA is excited to be playing Erronius, the father who has lost his children, in The Cannon Theatre's hilarious musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"!  The book is by Burt Shrevelove and Larry Gelbart and music by Steven Sondheim, with direction by Shawn Cannon.   Set in Rome, this fast-paced musical is about a slave trying to earn his freedom,  and is sure to please all ages!    SHOW DATES ARE MAY 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, JUNE 5, 6, 7  at 7:30 pm, with a matinee MAY 31 at 1:00 pm.    The first weekend, May 16 and 17,  there will be a 20% off special ticket price, with Adults  $16,  Seniors/Students  $12 and Children 10 and under $8.

Tickets can be purchased online at MKTIX, or by mailing in your check with the ticket form from the website, www.thecannontheatre.org, to 410 Great Rd., Littleton 01463, by calling 978­ 456-­0060, or by emailing tickets@thecannontheatre.org.   Reservations will only be taken until your check is received, as we cannot hold tickets until the night of the show.   Thank you for your understanding.  Regular ticket prices are:   Adults $20,  Seniors/Students  $15, Child. 10 & under  $10.

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 his freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, witty repartee' and hysterical laughs. This unforgettable musical allows a terrific ensemble of comedic actors to shine — "something for everyone, a comedy tonight!"

The cast of the show includes John Pease (Pseudolous) , Jim Hunt (Hysterium),   Ron Parello (Senex),  Mary Helan Turner (Domina--May 16, 24, 30, 31---mat. & even.), and Perry Allison (Domina---May 17, 23, June 5, 6, 7), Matt Sherman (Hero),  Joanne Wood (Philia---alternate weekends), Caroline Fonseca (Philia---alternate weekends),  Arthur Comer (Lycus), Bryan Smith (Miles Gloriosus),  Tim Daughters (Erronius),  John Lynch (Soldier, Eunuch, Citizen), Rudy Borkowski (Soldier, Eunuch, Citizen), Stacy Kadesch (Tintinabula, Vibrata). Christi Pike (Panacea),  Shannon HInkley & Alycia Noeth (Geminae) Caroline Fonseca, Joanne Wood (Gymnasia---alternate weekends).

The Cannon Theatre is a small, intimate non­profit 501(c)(3) black­box style theatre.  Their season includes a fall comedy, a children's musical, a spring classic comedy, a musical, and one  children's production during the summer.  They offer voice lessons, kids acting workshops, and improvisational workshops several times a year.  For additional information about the theater, email scannon@thecannontheatre.org or call 978-­456-­0060.