A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
at Skokie Theater, summer 2025
“Ed Rutherford, who plays Pseudolus, delivered the role with impeccable timing and wink-at-the-audience charm, channeling his inner Zero Mostel with a modern twist.”
“As Pseudolous, Ed Rutherford gives a fine performance as the smartest character on stage. His scenes with Andrew Buel as Hysterium and Daniel Leahy as Marcus Lycus, the dealer in Courtesans, are the funniest and sharpest scenes of the night.”
“At the center of the mayhem is Pseudolus, the scheming slave brilliantly played by Ed Rutherford…With razor-sharp comedic timing and effortless charm...”
“Reminiscent of wisecracking actor comedians like Mel Brooks or Zero Mostel, Rutherford as Pseudolous acts as ringmaster of ceremonies to this circus absurdum. On stage ninety percent of the time, he breaks the fourth wall describing the action and he is central in the plot and much of the cornball humor. Rutherford though, brings his own winsome personality and unique comedic sensibility to the role.”
“Ed Rutherford is a standout as Pseudolus, delivering rapid-fire humor and showcasing sharp comedic instincts that keep the audience laughing throughout.”
