What is the name of the Sondheim musical that takes place in ancient Rome?
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Answer
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which premiered in 1962, is a Sondheim musical set in ancient Rome. The show is a farcical comedy inspired by the plays of the Roman playwright Plautus and features the famous song "Comedy Tonight."
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