HCP presents its first musical,
and this hysterically funny Sondheim classic is a perfect choice for the
Players, filled as it is with unforgettable characters and light-hearted,
satirical and melodious songs that must be sung and acted!
Set in ancient Rome, a respectable young man
falls in love with a beautiful young virgin, who lives in the house of
ill-repute next door. The slave Psuedolus (the role originally played by
Zero Mostel) is promised his freedom if he can acquire the virgin for his
lovesick master. Thus ensues the riotous romp promised by the opening
number, “Comedy Tonight” : "old situations, new complications; this time
it all turns out all right. Tragedy tomorrow. Comedy tonight!