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Fusing
the comedies of Ancient Rome with the energy of vaudeville, A Funny
Thing is a delightful comedy of errors where nothing goes right.
In a scheme for his freedom, the slave Pseudolus attempts to win the virgin
Philia for his young master, Hero. Outrageous and bawdy humor infuses
this carefree story, while the Stephen Sondheim songs such as "Comedy
Tonight" and "Bring Me My Bride" complement and carry this
tale of misadventure and happy endings.
Director's Bio
David Swan (Director/Choreographer) David Swan’s professional career in theater spans 23 years and has taken him to more than two dozen countries on five continents. A member of The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and Actor’s Equity Association (AEA), David has worked with and/or assisted such Broadway greats as Trevor Nunn, Jerry Zaks, Agnes DeMille, Alan Johnson, Pam Berlin, Hope Clark, Sammy Dallas Bayes, Ed Kresley, Arlene Philips, Terrance Mann, and Christopher d’Amboise.David has directed and choreographed the Korean premieres of All Shook Up (2007 Best Musical; Nominations for Best Director, Best Choreographer; first foreigner ever nominated), Jekyll & Hyde (2007 Best Revival), Baby, and Man of La Mancha (touring to Japan this fall). Other directing and choreography credits include the off-Broadway production of Out of the Blue, the national tour of They’re Playing Our Song (starring Erin Moran), and regional productions of West Side Story (Granbury Opera House), Smokey Joe’s Café (Arvada Center), Godspell (Gateway Playhouse), Oklahoma! (Weathervane Playhouse), Annie (Broadway Palm Dinner Theater), Jesus Christ Superstar (Surflight Theater), and The Sound of Music (La Comedia Dinner Theater).
Upcoming projects include a Japanese language version of All Shook Up (Aoyama Theatre -Tokyo and Osaka), Nine (LG Arts Center, Seoul), and All Shook Up (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse). David also works with The National Music Theater Network in the evaluation and development of new musicals.
For more information visit davidswanonline.com.