Funny “Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at Incline
a well-oiled, brilliant comic machinery on stage with all its components working together beautifully to create a laugh-riot for over two hours
April 21, 2022
a well-oiled, brilliant comic machinery on stage with all its components working together beautifully to create a laugh-riot for over two hours
At a basic level, this is the love story of three very different couples. On a deeper level, the play explores issues of queerness, gender,
Directed by the dynamic duo of Lindsey Augusta Mercer and Music Director Erin McCamley, they move the story along with joy, killer voices, strong dancers,
Set in Martha’s Vineyard circa 1974 during the filming of a novice director’s second theatrical movie, the play tells the story of three actors stuck on a set in the ocean while they wait for the film’s mechanical star prop to cooperate.
The inspired choice to weave in a 1960s and ‘70s musical “score” (arranged and directed by Max Kaufman) deepens the emotional resonance and rebellion at the heart of the story. Crosby, Stills & Nash’s “Our House” provides a poignant, a cappella coda that brings a lump to the throat and a smile to the face—proof that Shakespeare and classic rock make a sublime match.
This show has many amazing technical elements. First and foremost the band is incredible. They play Webber and Rice’s score like they were in the room when it was first put to paper. They rock the house every single song. As this rock opera is entirely sung, you have to admire the endurance of these talented performers.
