Something Rotten!: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Something Rotten! is set in Renaissance England, where two struggling playwrights, Nick and Nigel Bottom, attempt to outshine William Shakespeare. Frustrated by the Bard’s popularity, the brothers seek guidance from a soothsayer who predicts that the future of theatre involves musicals! As the Bottom brothers attempt to create the world’s first musical, they are met with theatrical mishaps, misunderstandings, and a spirited rivalry with Shakespeare himself.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
Cast Size: 18+
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1500s / England (London)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Karey Kirkpatrick
Music/Lyrics: Wayne Kirkpatrick
Book: John O’Farrell
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2015)➝
Licensing
Something Rotten! is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2010s, Comedic, Food, Metamusical, Original, Popular, Tap Dance
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