The news outrages Nick, as Shakespeare has already done Richard III, and the thought of going backwards seems absurd to him. Nigel and Nick go home to their small house, and on the way Nick encounters Shylock the Jew. Jan 15, 22, 28, 29 at 2:00 PM In his desperate times, he seeks a soothsayer to tell him the future in theater, and the soothsayer, Nostradamus, tells him that musicals will be he next big thing. He worries about their future together, but Portia reassures him by saying that everyone, even Nick and Brother Jeremiah, will change their minds about their relationship when they hear Nigel's beautiful sonnets ("We See the Light"). He holds a grudge against Shakespeare. Amber Gee This hilarious musical features unforgettable song-and-dance numbers and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters. Something Rotten! The cast of the Bradford High School production of Something Rotten! She says that they always wanted a new country house and they are getting a house in a new country. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! It was directed by Sean Foley and Jim Arnold and choreographed by Carrie-Ann Ingrouille.[11]. "[16], "How 3 Broadway novices wrote 'Something Rotten! Something Rotten at HTI happening at Hamilton Theatre Inc., 140 MacNab St. N.,Hamilton,ON,Canada, Hamilton, Canada on Fri May 12 2023 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm . Derek Jacobi, 1980; Tom Farris, Tommy Lassiter (Shakespeare), Tory Speed (Portia), Tory Speed (Portia), Megan Bartlett (Bea), Tommy Lassiter (Shakespeare), Glen Riggs (Nostradamus), 2022 Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Shylock: Jewish landlord/tax collector who loves theater more than anything. Something Rotten!.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. A Puritan with deeply repressed homoerotic tendencies. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Meanwhile, the troupe is rehearsing "Omelette: The Musical" ("It's Eggs!"). He wishes there was a way to top Shakespeare, and steals from the Money Box to see a soothsayer. Nick's younger brother. Jan 14, 21, 28 at 8:00 PM She has made a deal with Shakespeare that they will be exiled to America ("To Thine Own Self (Reprise)"). DAYTON Victoria Theatre Association's Premier Health Broadway Series will present the musical, "Something Rotten!," March 20-25 in the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. March 23rd, 2015 [Broadway] Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (William Shakespeare), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea Bottom), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lorde Clapham/Judge), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel)Notes: First Preview , PURITANS WHOO! A writer. At The Moonlight, "Something Rotten!" will be directed by Jamie Torcellini and choreographed by Bill Burns, both reuniting after staging last summer's runaway hit Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." . Mabie Theatre Friday, March 3, 2023 - 8:00pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 8:00pm (Minstrel + Ensemble), TROUPE - pg 99 & 100 Start Nigel Im still working. End -" Its better than Shakespeare". Playhouse on the Square: August 19th Sept 18th, 2022, Book by: John OFarrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, Music and Lyrics by Karey & Wayne Kirkpatrick. In the park, Shakespeare performs for the people ("Will Power"). More information: Visit . Why see the off brand "The Book of Mormon" when you can just go down to theEugene O'Neill. Hamilton22 said: "Something Rotten sucked so much. Despite Nick's pleas, Bea goes out and gets a job for herself. They are rehearsing for their upcoming play "Richard II", whileWilliam Shakespeare (referred to as "The Bard") is openingRomeo and Juliet. A hurt Nigel scrambles out onto the street and is confronted by Shakespeare, who steals his hit under the guise of "improving it". Armored Closet Gay: Brother Jeremiah portrays himself as a staunch Puritan, if only to hide the fact that he's really, really homosexual (or, judging by the fact he has a daughter, bisexual). What we felt at SOMETHING ROTTEN didn't rise to the level of being offended per se, more like being bummed out that this vein of comedy still has such a life in 2015. Full Synopsis Act One The musical opens with "The Minstrel" welcoming the audience to the European Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. [5] The tour cast featured Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Adam Pascal (Shakespeare) and Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom). He says musicals are the next big thing, and he thinks that Nick is going to write the first one. Comedy, Parody, Farce, Historical/Biographical, College/University, Large Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. Woodill added the commute from Columbus to Mansfield is well worth it. Nigel and Portia go to the after party, where Portia gets drunk. Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell | Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick | Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick . Renaissance regular Leah Gesouras is back as Beatrice, Nick's wife. Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers who run a failing theatre troupe in the year 1590. Nick becomes desperate as his producer is threatening to stop giving the brothers money for their show and Nick's landlord is threatening to make him pay double for his property unless he puts him in his show, which he can do because he is Jewish (this is a joke throughout the show I'll get to it later). Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. Thomas reached out to him about coming back to the Renaissance for "Something Rotten.". This website saves cookies to your browser in order to improve your online experience and show you personalized content. [Brother Jeremiah:] She's the daughter of a preacher man [Puritans:] Whoo! NIGEL: 30 to early 40s, male. Something Rotten! NOSTRADAMUS - pg 24 ("Did I hear a need - pg 27, A Musical, mm. "His daughter is falling in love with Nigel Bottom, which is a horrible thing to him. After a ten minute long musical number (A Musical), Nick decides that he's going to write the first musical, but when he writes one about the Black Death, it fails and his producer walks out on him. A local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time. Nigel is not very happy with "Omelette" and claims that it doesn't feel right. The Puritans leave and Nick tells Nigel what the soothsayer said, but neglects to tell him that it was not Nick's own idea. It's escapist for me. The translation was by Calle Norln. Actually been a poster since 2004. Brother Jeremiah Scenes in Something Rotten - Providence College William Oser 14 subscribers Subscribe 25 Share 2.8K views 2 years ago Watch highlights of William Oser as Brother. Set in the 1590s, the musical features a local soothsayer foretelling that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time. "David Armstrong, artistic director of 5th Avenue Theater, said that after the positive buzz surrounding the musicals workshop in October [2014], he and Mr. McCollum began discussing the possibility of the show bypassing Seattle in favor of Broadway. Read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to get more information and learn how to set up your preferences. Melissa Felps (Portia), Jeffrey Izquierdo-Malon (Nostradamus), Jason Blackburn (Brother Jeremiah), Robert Doyle (Shylock/Lord Claphon), Chris Moore (Minstrel), and Mara Bollini, Kent Coiffel, Brittany Hester, Ian McCreary, Maggie Nold . Nostradamus messes his future telling up and tells him that the show will be called Omelette. follows brothers Nick and Nigel as they try to top Shakespeare's plays with their own acting troupe. They get into a huge argument and Shakespeare tries to take advantage of their squabble to get his hit ("To Thine Own Self"). Portia and Nigel set out to convince Jeremiah and the other puritans that they should be together rather than following the "star-crossed lovers" idea. Nick is having qualms about "Omelette: The Musical" as well, but dismisses these doubts once he learns that the town lined up all the way around the theatre for tickets. Director Scott Miller's blog, "The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre" about New Line's creative process. I didn't get it, but I almost do. ", VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage, McClure, Kritzer, Brightman, & Iglehart to Lead SPAMALOT. "Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be.". I thought the humor very funny. An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. . opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in previews on March 23, 2015, and officially opened on April 22, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with the sets designed by Scott Pask, costumes by Gregg Barnes and lighting by Jeff Croiter. Something Rotten! SOMETHING ROTTEN! BROTHER JEREMIAH. He dislikes everything about him, and he goes as far as insulting his brother's taste in Shakespeare's works. Ensemble- Various ages/ethnicities. Richard Burton, 1964; Grigori Kozintsev, 1964; Brother Jeremiah The Troupe Note: All Troupe Auditioners will read all 3 parts of Robin, Peter, and Francis in the TROUPE - pg 99 & 100 side Nostradamus Portia & Nigel Shakespeare Bea & Nick Bea - BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, Right Hand Man, All (Bea w/ Nick to read) Samantha Mayer Alice Beberdick Andelyn Sunderman Allison Sass Kayce Drevline The Minstrel welcomes the audience back and tells them of the stresses that the Bottom brothers and Shakespeare face ("Welcome to the Renaissance (Reprise)"). Nigel has just met Portia, a Puritan and the daughter of Brother Jeremiah, and they immediately fall in love. For those who had tickets for the remaining performances, please watch your email inbox for an email with a form discussing possible options for your tickets. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. He tells the audience that "not everybody is getting what he wants", referring to Nick Bottom, who runs a theatre troupe with his brother Nigel. Brother Jeremiah: Jordan Smith He finds a soothsayer named Thomas Nostradamus (The nephew of the famous soothsayerNostradamus). When a soothsayer mistakes Hamlet for Omelette the Musical, chaos ensues, resulting in a very funny conclusion. Portia knows that Jeremiah is completely disapproving of her affairs, much less her relationship with Nigel. "[2] The developmental lab took place in New York City in October 2014 with Casey Nicholaw as director and choreographer.[3]. Lord Clapham, a patron who trusts the brothers and raises funds for their troupe, enters to announce that Shakespeare is doing Richard II. Shop Broadway Souvenirs in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop! Sitemap, Shakespeare's London: Everyday Life in London 1580-1616. Long Beach, CA, The Mousetrap "My character does not like Shakespeare," he said of Nick. Portia sneaks out to see him, and they discover more about their similarities, especially in the way they both love poetry ("I Love the Way"). follows the tale of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in England's theatre scene and compete with the astronomical success of their contemporary and The Bard himself, William Shakespeare. 1 39. He is in love with Portia. Paapa Essiedu, 2016; Michelle Terry, 2018 And what role are you auditioning for? Someone said to me "it's a show for 'Kathy Griffin's gays.'" Bea, Nick's wife, tells them the events of her day and how she acquired their dinner as she serves it. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. According to the show, Will used to be in Nick and Nigel's acting troupe, but as a stunt to get Will to leave the group, Nick told him to go write, and he thoroughly regrets it. Brother Jeremiah's passionate but dorky daughter. "She is a sheltered young woman who connects with her love interest over anything art (related)," Woodill said. Portia's father. The book Shakespeare's London: Everyday Life in London 1580-1616 Tours and international productions have followed. Broadway-First Preview March 23, 2015 . Meghan Hornbacker Nostradamus references multiple different musicals such as Cats, Les Miserables, Avenue Q, Evita, A Chorus Line, South Pacific, and a ton more that I can't remember in the song A Musical where he predicts the future of musicals. In a desperate attempt to out-Bard the Bard, Nick consults with a soothsayer, who informs him that the future of theatre involves acting, singing, and dancing -- sometimes all at once! Brother Jeremiah interrupts the lovers and takes Portia away to be imprisoned in a tower for disobeying. Please be aware you will be asked to create 8 counts of improv movement. "It's pure entertainment from beginning to end, and this team is absolutely first-rate. Featuring show-stopping song and dance, a wacky cast of characters, and gut-busting comedy, Something Rotten! BROADWAY: The Cripple of Inishmaan, This is Our Youth, If/Then, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (x3), Cabaret (x2), The Real Thing, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Chicago, Les Miserables (x2) Disgraced, Finding Neverland, On the Twentieth Century, Wolf Hall Part I, On the Town, Fun Home; TOURING: Jekyll and Hyde, The Book of Mormon; LOCAL: The Twilight Zone, Anne Boleyn, Death and the Maiden, The Lying Kind, Chorus Line, Stupid F**king Bird, "I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Brother Jeremiah (Joel Newsome) is both repressive and repressed . A militant Puritan, and the father of Portia, a Portia! Nigel is not very happy with "Omelette" and claims that it doesn't feel right. Matthew Baker. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Producer: Kathleen Breedveld This story is part of a series of articles spotlighting Thespian troupes and the shows that earned them 2020 International Thespian Festival . Something Rotten! The Minstrel welcomes the audience back and tells them of the stresses that the Bottom brothers and Shakespeare face ("Welcome to the Renaissance (Reprise)"). Update as of June 17, 2022: We are so sorry to advise that all remaining performances of Something Rotten! Shakespeare shows the stress he faces while trying to write hits and manage his fame ("Hard to Be the Bard"). Caeli Baker We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment for the cancelation. was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Tony award nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.. Brother Jeremiah. That's it. "Toby Belch" arrives at the theatre and is hired for the company. They both have a strong love of poetry and William Shakespeare, however, Brother Jeremiah dislikes the Bottom Brothers and won't allow Portia to be with Nigel. Upgrade to PRO More information: Visit rentickets.org or call 419-522-2726. Nostradamus agrees to help Nick further with the creation of the musical, as he is sure it's going to be a big hit. He shows nothing but disrespect towards mainly everyone, but especially play writes like Nick and Nigel. Perhaps he who laughs first or loudest is the one [male] who has occasionally sat on the fence or desperately wanted to fall off. Kurt Hornbacker I loved Something Rotten. Set in the 1590's, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard". Nostradamus: Glen Riggs I haven't seen the show, but the writer is describing "pansy humor" that would have been common in the 1930s or 1970s (the intervening years being ones in which homosexuality was hardly mentioned at all). New Line Gear Something Rotten! Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Nigel has just met Portia, the daughter of Brother Jeremiah; they immediately fall in love. I didn't think the humor was gay panicky, just obvious and tired. As Nigel sleeps, Nick faces the real reason he hates Shakespeare: "The Bard" makes Nick feel self-conscious ("God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)"). The production . Will Bea be able to support herself and the Bottom Brothers? Please come prepared to learn one group number. contains some mature language and may not be appropriate for young children. Portia: Tori Speed Nigel sits down to try to write a new play. In order for something to pass, two named women must have at least one conversation about something other than a man. In the midst of all this excitement, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are trying to keep their acting company afloat. He tells the audience that "not everybody is getting what he wants", referring to Nick Bottom, who runs a theatre troupe with his brother Nigel. Bea is a very thoughtful person when it comes to her husband and his brother. San Juan Capistrano, CA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. SomeTHING ROTTEN! The musical began with an idea that brothers Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick had had since the 1990s. She has made a deal with Shakespeare that they will be exiled to America ("To Thine Own Self" (Reprise)). I thought it was, but that's a matter of opinion. They arrive in America and tell the audience of the new opportunities in the New World ("Finale"). Directed by Chris Brindley Music Direction by Bethany Aiken Choreography by Caroline Workman. Andrew Kracht [8], A South Korean production in Korean was scheduled to run from 7 August 2020 to 18 October 2020 at the Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater. Later, Nick meets Nigel on the street. Samantha Woodill, a Columbus resident who has performed a number of times locally, plays Portia. "Toby Belch" arrives at the theatre and is hired for the company. [1], Something Rotten! They arrive in America and tell the audience of the new opportunities in the New World ("Finale"). As Nigel sleeps, Nick faces the real reason he hates Shakespeare: "the Bard" makes Nick feel self-conscious ("God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)"). . But what the essayist describes in his essay are just plain old fag jokes. "He wants to be a bigger celebrity than Shakespeare.". and "Make an Omelette" are combined into one track because of the brevity of the former. Portia then arrives, having escaped the tower. The musical opens with the Minstrel welcoming the audience to the English Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). Liliana Rodriguez as Portia, Johnny Fletcher as Brother Jeremiah, Greg Nicholas as Lord Clapham/Master of Justice, Dallas McLaughlin . Nick thinks it is ridiculous but quickly warms up to the idea ("A Musical"). That continues to be how I live," Chaviano said. A spy tells him that the brothers are trying to steal Shakespeare's upcoming hit. Nigel runs after Portia while Nick is left to figure out a solution fast. A hurt Nigel scrambles out onto the street and is confronted by Shakespeare, who steals his hit under the guise of "improving it". is a love letter to the sequined, splashy, and spectacular form called the musical. He's not very confident, as shown when he doesn't think his work is very good despite the outstanding quality of his writing. Brother Jeremiah Lines (Something Rotten) How do you want to study today? Something Rotten. One part Shakespeare in Loveand three parts The Producers, Something Rotten!sends up Bardolatry, musicals, and political theater with lots of great puns along the way. Bea enters, disguised as a lawyer, and makes Nick confess that he stole from the Money Box, and tells the judge that beheading him would be redundant because he has already lost his head. Here's another character breakdown for one of the funniest shows on Broadway, (Also when I type Something Rotten! "She is not your typical Renaissance woman," Gesouras said. (Brother Jeremiah), Catherine Brunnell (Portia/understudy), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Brian D'Arcy James (Nick Bottom/final), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), David Hibbard (Francis Flute/eyepatch man), Matt Wall (Peter Quince/understudy), Brian Ogilvie (Tom Snout), Brian Shepard . Later, Nigel runs into Bea, who explains to him that they should still trust Nick because they can always fall on him if they need him ("Right Hand Man" (Reprise)). A hit on Broadway, "Something Rotten" was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. SOMETHING ROTTEN! Will is also shown to be very persuasive, especially when it comes to gullible fans. Mar 03, 2023 to Mar 11, 2023 Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wanye Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick Directed by Jonathan Hadley Location: E.C. Another positive of "Something Rotten," Woodill said, is the tap dancing. DEAR WORLD, Photos: Julie Andrews, Billy Porter & More Gather to Honor Carol Burnett, Disneys HERCULES - Reviews & News Thread, Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - P/reviews & News Thread. You have to see the show to understand.) Brother Jeremiah then runs in to find a drunk Portia and once again admonishes Nigel. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." 8:00p-9:30p - TB 172 - Please come in movement clothes, no tap shoes required. [Brother Jeremiah:] He's a writer, doing what he can [Puritans:] What he can! Producer: Kathleen Breedveld Director: Brian Olkowski Music Director: Jed da Roza Choreographer: Christina Lazo Choreographer: Meghan Hornbacker Good question, SweetLips, given the examples provided in the linked essay. [Brother Jeremiah:] And they got the right to [Brother Jeremiah/Puritans:] They got the right, they got the right to be together [Brother Jeremiah:] I need no further proof These words, they . Nigel explains to Portia that he sent one of his sonnets to The Bard for feedback. Wayne Kirkpatrick, Late 40s to late 50s. Brother Jeremiah - J. Michael Beech Lord Clapham - Dennis Delamar Shylock - Hank West Ensemble Charlton Alicea Tapp Jassi Bynum Bart Copeland Autumn Cravens . is a hysterical, joyous celebration of everything you love about Broadway. [4] The production closed on January 1, 2017 after 742 performances. 1 41. Just something for ya'll to chew on "Christian Brole as Will Shakespeare with his groupies.". Lord Clapham: Bob Stratton September 19, 2018. July 15-August 14, 2022 Book By Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick | Directed by Scott Ford | Choreography by Hannah Weinberg-Goerger Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. Most people aren't offended, except by the been-there-done-that-ness of it all. Ooh ooh Go on Do it Go on Do it right now Yeah! An adorably quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. In a rage, Nick goes back to Nostradamus with what he has left of the money he stole from the Money Box. He heard about "Something Rotten" from a friend, who raved about the Ren experience. He is very strict and refuses to let her daughter engage in "fulfilling her lustful desires" (this is a joke about Jeremiah the entire show. He is very strict and refuses to let her daughter engage in "fulfilling her lustful desires" (this is a joke about Jeremiah the entire show. The show is so silly it's really hard to take anything seriously or be offended by its content. SOMETHING ROTTEN START: 1/2 BROTHER JEREMIAH Side 2 of 2. I had no problem with this joke whatsoever and I'm in the supposedly affected group. Meanwhile, the troupe is rehearsing "Omelette: The Musical" ("It's Eggs!"). At this point in the show however, you have no idea who she is or what her role in the show is. Bea enters, disguised as a lawyer, and makes Nick confess that he stole from the Money Box. The target of the humor seems to be gay men themselves with their exaggerated affects (and particularly if they refuse to announce their sexuality to all they meet). Portia then arrives, having escaped the tower. They/them. Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Shakespeare asks to read Nigel's journal of poems and writings, but Nick runs in with Shylock and chastises Shakespeare for trying to steal Nigel's ideas, as well as reprimanding Nigel for his naivet. Tickets Choreographer: Meghan Hornbacker, Shakespeare: Tommy Lassiter : Devin France Shakespeare: Mike Lloy Bea: Katlyn Alcock Portia: Keri Bishop Nostradamus: Matt Moore Minstrel: Jenn Helsdon Brother Jeremiah: Glen McCann Lady Clapham: Abigail Veenstra . That it took me so long after adolescence to find humor in my panic over being gay truly is Something Rotten. And have ROBIN say that line, NICK & NIGEL - pg 7 & 8 (Cut Robins lines), BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, A Musical, mm. Something Rotten! Bea: Megan Bartlett Breakdown: Nigel is the younger brother to Nick and an aspiring play write. "Nick comes to Nostradamus hoping to find out what the future of theater is, so he can get a leg up on Shakespeare," Roberts said. 'Something Rotten' Continues through Aug. 7 at Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave. Lakewood. on June 2, 2015 in digital music stores and July 17, 2015 on CD.[13]. Gullible fans such as Nigel Bottom. I'm including the exclamation point because that's the exact title of the show). Will Nick's show Omelette succeed or will he still be stuck in the shadow of The Bard? Brothers, Nick and Nigel, are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of William Shakespeare, the Renaissance Rockstar. The team then joined with Casey Nicholaw, who brought in several of the actors, resulting in the workshop in 2014. The troupe performs a song for Lord Clapham, who is disgusted and deserts the troupe. He wishes there was a way to top Shakespeare, and steals from the Money Box to see a soothsayer. The couple sets out to prove Brother Jeremiah and Nick wrong because they're tired of "the feuding family plot" and they want to be together. Artistic Staff and Cast for Something Rotten! This isn't very important to the plot though. For tickets, $12 to $34, call 216-521-2540, ext. 1 41. Nick also becomes desperate because now his wife Bea trying to get a job and none of the other women have jobs. Actually, we too were bugged by the rampant gay-panic humor in SOMETHING ROTTEN. was expected to have a pre-Broadway tryout at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington, in April 2015. The musical opens with "The Minstrel" welcoming the audience to the European Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). Please prepare to remain in the space from 8 to 11pm. It was illegal at that time to hire a Jew for much, so when Nick is forced to hire him, he has to watch out or he could be hanged, Shakespeare's Valet: literally how it sounds. Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! In act two, after the events of To Thine Own Self, Nigel meets Bea after she has had a baby shower with some female friends. Later, Nigel runs into Bea, who explains to him that they should still trust Nick because they can always fall on him if they need him ("Right Hand Man" (Reprise)).
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