A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD] [Soundtrack]

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The Tony Award® winning and much beloved comic musical A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM was the first Broadway play with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The 1966 film adaptation and its soundtrack album features a stellar cast of comedians including Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, and Michael Crawford. The soundtrack includes the popular song "Comedy Tonight," and Academy Award® winning incidental music composed for the film by Musical Director Ken Thorne.First Time on CD!

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Cornball alacarte

Not all Romans are as stuffy as Cicero

A delicious romp through Rome.

Pure Musical Hilarity

Funny movie

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]
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ASIN: B000009CDC
Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tiba Solo/Into/Comedy Tonight - Zero Mostel & Company
Search For Mare's Sweat
Lovely - Annette Andre/Michael Crawford
Tintinabula's Dance
Vibrata's Dance
Roman Emissary
Everybody Ought To Have A Maid - Michael Hordern/Zero Mostel/Jack Gilford/Phil Silvers
Riot At The Funeral
Domina Returns (Fanfare)/Into/My Bride - Leon Greene & Company
Erronious Returns
Orgy Music
Lovely (Reprise) - Zero Mostel/Jack Gilford
In The Arena
The Dirge - Leon Greene & Company
The Rescue Of Philia/Into/The Chase
Comedy Tonight And Playout

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Cornball alacarte.......2007-05-23

Fair to good comedy, but a long way from great comedy. Is it worth the buy ? maybe if your ready for some tall CORN, but definitely not a collectors edition. Buy it once, view it once but it will probably b a longtime before you would view it again, if ever ?

Not all Romans are as stuffy as Cicero.......2007-05-13

I grew interested in Roman history some years ago. A classical scholar friend introduced this movie to me. He said the movie is based on a form of Roman play called the farce. I laughed so hard that I almost failed to keep the dinner down. Jon Pertwee, who played Dr. Who, has a cameo appearance. I especially loved some of the music which just build on the mirth instead of interrupting it. If you think Roman history is all about bloody gladiators and stuffy speeches, watch this movie!

A delicious romp through Rome........2007-05-13

After seeing a local community theater production of this work, my daughter and I decided we had to see what Zero Mostel did with it. We were thoroughly entranced with this. It is funny and has some wonderful songs - Comedy Tonight and Everybody ought to have a maid are two great examples. It is just delightful. We recommend it to all.

Pure Musical Hilarity.......2007-04-22

This movie is by far one of the best comedy musicals of all time. Zero Mostel plays his role as Pseudolus excellently, and the songs that go along with the hilarious antics are amazing. One only needs to listen to the song "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid" and you will be rolling on floor in laughter.

Funny movie.......2007-03-30

Still one of the funniest movies I think I've ever seen. Do yourself a favor and rent it and see if you like it.

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