Funny Thing at Skokie Theatre is Hilarious Maximus

MadKap Productions live up to their name in this production of Stephen Sondheim’s ridiculous musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at the Skokie Theatre outside Chicago, directed by Wayne Mell.

The story ostensibly takes place in ancient Rome spoofing the absurdities of life, particularly romance and sex then and now. Using broad humor, slapstick shtick and endless innuendo this is very much like an extended skit, with music, that might have been performed at a Catskill’s resort.

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This is indeed madcap humor and a lot of good old fashioned nonsensical fun.

Skokie Theater has a summer vacation vibe making it a comfortable casual night out for those with easy access to the North Shore community.

Featuring Ed Rutherford as Pseudolus, with Mark Anderson, Erin Renee Baumrucker, Aidan Espinosa, Owen Espinosa, Beth Fine, Katie Kotila, Daniel Leahy, Emily Lewis, Tyler Lord, Max Perkel, Mitchell Shaw, Gayle Starr, Anna Rose Steinmeyer, Jubilee Tai, Raymond Cam Truong and Andrew Buel as Hysterium.

Directed by Wayne Mell. Music Direction by Jeremy Ramey.
Choreography by Abby Glaws.

I recommend making an effort to see “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” by MadKap Productions at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL playing through August 3, 2025. For tickets visit SkokieTheatre.org or call 847-677-7761