Plautus’s Comedy, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Wedding,” on Stage at William Paterson University November 10 to 16

“A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Wedding,” Titus Maccius Plautus’s Roman slapstick comedy, translated by Richard Beacham, will be presented at William Paterson University’s Shea Center for Performing Arts in Wayne from November 10 to 16. Edward Matthews, director of the performing arts unit, will direct.

The play is the modern translation of the musical “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum.” The story takes place in Roman society and centers on a lustful husband, who falls in love with a young slave girl, despite his wife’s objections. However, the women get their revenge by outwitting the men and depriving them of food.

Cast members include students Andrea Corbo of Montville, Christina Cummings of Ventnor, Doug Fallone of Paramus, Ali Gleason of Forked River, Tiffany Groglio of Plantsville Connecticut, Raechel Heffers of North Arlington, Fred Henry of South Amboy, Nicole Hunnighan of Budd Lake, Joe Palinsky of Colonia, Giulio Picolli of Rutherford, Frank Simini of Belleville, Kevin Snyder of Passaic, James Suit of Woolwich Township and Erin Zapcic of Brick.

Show times for “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Wedding,” are 8 p.m., November 10, 12, 13 and 15; 12:30 p.m. on November 11; 10 a.m. on November 12, 15 and 16 and 3 p.m. on November 14. Tickets are $14 standard, $10 for senior citizens and members of the William Paterson faculty and $7 for students (limit 2 per ID). For directions or to purchase tickets, please call the Shea Center Box Office at 973-720-2371.

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For Further Information, contact:

Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966