A Funny Thing...Forum

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

Sondheim's joyous, musical romp through Rome has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors and secrets behind every toga.

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Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 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--"something for everyone, a comedy tonight!"

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Concert Selections for A Funny Thing...Forum

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Amateur
£60.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £30.00 per performance per song
Extra months are £15.00 per month per song

Professional
£125.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £62.50 per performance per song
Extra months are £31.25 per performance per song

Pricing is for individual songs only. Pricing for orchestral suites and other items is available by contacting us directly.

BOWS ("FUNNY THING...FORUM")

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
5 min 45 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
IRWIN KOSTAL & SID RAMIN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 3, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor

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BRING ME MY BRIDE

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
Bbm

Estimated duration
5 min 20 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
IRWIN KOSTAL, SID RAMIN

Instrumentation
5 bass, 6 cello, 7 viola, 17 violins, 1 harp, 3 percussion, 1 reed 1, 1 reed 2, 1 reed 3, 1 reed 4, 1 reed 5, 3 trombones, 3 trumpets 2 Piano Vocal Scores, 2 Piano Conductor Scores, 25 Vocal Books

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COMEDY TONIGHT

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
8 min 24 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
SID RAMIN & IRWIN KOSTAL

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1(Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum. 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

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COMEDY TONIGHT ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
8 min 24 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Arranged by
DON SEBESKY

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3(Piccolo, Flute), 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet 1(Bb and Eb clarinet), 1 Clarinet 2(Bb and Bass clarinet), 1 Clarinet 3(Bb and Bass clarinet),1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn 1,1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 2 Percussion 1&2(Xylo, Hand held cymb, Small glock, Wood block, Mark tree, Flexatone tamborine, Tom toms, Small triangle, Vibes, Tuned wood block, Finger cymb, Rachet Slide whistle, Ooga horn), 2 Percussion 3&4(Tight snare, Timp, Bass drum, Bell tree, Mouth siren, Mounted cymb, Rubber duck, Cow bell, Sandpaper block, Chimes, Fire bell, Bulb horn, Slap stick, Crowcall), 1 Piano, 1 Full score

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ENTR'ACTE ("FUNNY THING...FORUM")

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
4 min 10 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
IRWIN KOSTAL & SID RAMIN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 5 Bass, 6 Cello, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion, 1 PV, 2 Piano Conductor

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EVERYBODY OUGHT TO HAVE A MAID

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
4 Male Voices

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
5 min 47 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Irwin Kostal & Sid Ramin

Instrumentation
Reed I (Flute, Alto Saxophone 1), Reed II (Clarinet 1 in Bb, Alto Saxophone 2), Reed III (Clarinet 2 in Bb, Tenor Saxophone), Reed IV (Bass Clarinet), Reed 5 (Piccolo, Baritone Saxophone), 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 3 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 1 Trombone, (3) Percussion (Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Drums), 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 1 Piano, (8) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 4 Piano-Vocal Scores.

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FINALE ULTIMO ("FUNNY THING...FORUM")

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
CHORUS

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
2 min 5 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
IRWIN KOSTAL & SID RAMIN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 17 Viola, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Piano Vocal, 25 Chorus books

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FREE

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
5 min 35 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
IRWIN KOSTAL & SID RAMIN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 5 Bass, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion, 1 PV, 2 Piano Conductor

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IM CALM

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
5 min

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
IRWIN KOSTAL & SID RAMIN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Piccolo,Clarinet), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion (Xylo, Timp, Bells, Drum Set), 2 Piano/Conductor

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LOVELY

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
5 min 10 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
IRWIN KOSTAL & SID RAMIN

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trumpet 3, 5 Bass, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Piano Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor

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OVERTURE ("FUNNY THING...FORUM")

From
FUNNY THING...FORUM, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
5 min 15 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
KOSTAL, IRWIN RAMIN, SID

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2(Tenor sax), 1 Bass clarinet(Baritone sax), 1 Opt Tenor sax, 1 Opt,Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(TimpAb-Eb, Bells, Bongos, Vibes, Xylo, Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor

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