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Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 22, 2015
Closing: January 08, 2017

Something Rotten! - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More


St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

The time is Renaissance England, where two brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom, are desperate to write a hit play. But how can they when the competition is the biggest star of the era, everyone's favorite bard: William Shakespeare? So they seek out the soothsayer Nostradamus. But not the Nostradamus, his nephew Thomas, who gives our heroes a completely original idea from the future - write a play with songs. And thus, the first ever musical is born. But not without much mayhem, madness, and musical mishaps. There is indeed Something Rotten! - and it will have audiences rolling in the aisles.


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IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU's Edward Hibbert Joins SOMETHING ROTTEN! Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015


?Edward Hibbert (It Shoulda Been You, The Drowsy Chaperone, 'Frasier') will assume the roles of 'Lord Clapham / Master of Justice' in the ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! beginning tonight, November 10 at The St. James Theatre.

Edward Hibbert to Join SOMETHING ROTTEN! Next Week; Peter Bartlett Departs
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 5, 2015


Something Rotten! has just announced that Edward Hibbert (It Shoulda Been You, The Drowsy Chaperone, "Frasier") will assume the roles of "Lord Clapham / Master of Justice" in the ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical comedy beginning Tuesday, November 10 at The St. James Theatre.

Serendipity 3 Creates SOMETHING ROTTEN! Egg Cream Sundae
by BWW News Desk - November 4, 2015


The cast of the hit Broadway musical SOMETHING ROTTEN will be on hand at legendary restaurant, Serendipity 3, to unveil their namesake dessert, tomorrow, November 5th.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Cast Gives Carols For A Cure a Shakespearean Update
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 19, 2015


Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with the company of SOMETHING ROTTEN! as they record '12 Days of a Something Rotten Christmas!'

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Offering $31 Tickets for Halloween Weekend!
by Nicole Rosky - October 23, 2015


$31 orchestra seats for three select performances of Something Rotten! (Friday, October 30 at 8PM; Saturday, October 31 at 2PM; and Saturday October 31 at 8PM) are available for purchase beginning today, Friday, October 23, for a limited time only, using the code SRHALL31, to celebrate Halloween. Only Nostradamus knows how long supplies will last - or does he? - so get your tickets now!

TV: The Kid Critics Visit SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Nicole Rosky - October 22, 2015


It's not hard to stumble across an excess of reviews for any given Broadway show these days, but there is a group of theatregoers that is wildly underrepresented when it comes to opinions on Broadway- kids! BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our new series, KID CRITICS, which gives parents and children alike a kid's perspective on Broadway's hottest shows. We are continuing the series with Tai (9), Isabella (11), and Charles (8), who just stopped by the St. James Theatre to check out SOMETHING ROTTEN!. Curious of what they thought about the show? Find out below!

SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Satirical Series Recalls Another Classic Elizabethan Musical
by Michael Dale - October 20, 2015


'The adventures of a sweet courtesan searching for courtly love in Thames Square.'

VIDEO: CBS Pittsburgh Goes Backstage With SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Christian Borle and Recalls High School Days
by Michael Dale - October 10, 2015


The city of Pittsburgh is obviously very proud of its local boy turned Broadway star.

SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Satirical Series Recalls One More Classic Elizabethan Musical
by Michael Dale - October 10, 2015


In honor of #WorldEggDay

SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Celebrate World Egg Day Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - October 1, 2015


In honor of next week's international holiday, World Egg Day, Something Rotten! will celebrate the inspiration for  Nick and Nigel Bottom's musical debut with a special morning of events at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) next Tuesday, October 6.

VIDEO: Brad Oscar Talks SOMETHING ROTTEN!, THE PRODUCERS, Will Ferrell and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 27, 2015


Oscar revealed that though in the film version of THE PRODUCERS Will Ferrell played the role for which Oscar received a Tony nomination, Ferrell wrote Oscar a note thanking him for his inspiration. Check out the conversation below!

Sing SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Your Next Audition; Vocal Selections Available For Pre-Order
by Michael Dale - September 21, 2015


Amazon taking pre-orders for selection book released October 1st. MusicNotes offers two songs now.

Photo Coverage: SOMETHING ROTTEN Stars Gather for Portrait Unveiling at Tony's di Napoli
by Linda Lenzi - September 18, 2015


Tony Award winner Christian Borle, and Tony Award nominees Brian d'Arcy James and John Cariani were honored last night with the unveiling of a signature Dan May portrait and party at Tony's di Napoli Restaurant in Times Square, hosted by Valerie Smaldone and Bruce Dimpflmaier, commemorating their roles as Shakespeare and the Bottom Brothers in the smash hit musical Something Rotten! BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can check out photos below!

SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Satirical Series Recalls Still Another Classic Elizabethan Musical
by Michael Dale - September 18, 2015


The one that featured the show-stopping, 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Barge.'

SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Satirical Series Recalls Another Classic Elizabethan Musical
by Michael Dale - September 10, 2015


'The story of a small town boy searching for a new life and love in the bright lanterns of 1580s London.'

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Satirical Series Recalls Classic Elizabethan Musicals
by Michael Dale - August 22, 2015


Each clever creation bears a striking resemblance to a more contemporary Broadway hit.

STAGE TUBE: SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Brian d'Arcy James Shows Off His Dance Moves at SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
by Michael Dale - August 21, 2015


The Tony-nominated star tells of an on-stage prank pulled on him at his final performance in the Broadway revival of CAROUSEL.

Photo Coverage: Two-Time Tony Winner Christian Borle Honored with Sardi's Portrait!
by Walter McBride - August 13, 2015


Newly minted two-time Tony Award winner and Broadway favorite funny man Christian Borle has joined the ranks of Broadway royalty as he was honored with one of Sardi's legendary portraits. His castmates from the smash hit original musical Something Rotten! were on hand to toast his success and BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration. Check out photo coverage below!

TV: The Bard Has Arrived! Watch SOMETHING ROTTEN! Company Perform at Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2015


Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program this week - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of ALLEGIANCE, AMAZING GRACE, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, and RUTHLESS!. Below, watch as Something Rotten!'s Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Kate Reinders and company perform 'God, I Hate Shakespeare,' 'I Love the Way,' and 'Hard to Be the Bard.'

Hilarious New Parody Video Promo For SOMETHING ROTTEN! Broadway Cast Recording
by Pat Cerasaro - August 3, 2015


Something Rotten! makes fun of the music industry with witty new parody ad!

BWW CD Reviews: Ghostlight Records' SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is a Gorgeous Capture of a Simplistic Musical
by David Clarke - August 1, 2015


Pretty much all of New York is absolutely in love with SOMETHING ROTTEN!, a new musical comedy with music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell. Now, Ghostlight Records release of the cheerful SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) shares the merriment with the world.

Photo Coverage: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Cast Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - July 23, 2015


Just yesterday, the company of Broadway's Something Rotten celebrated 100 performances at the St. James Theatre with a special cake from Carlo's Bakery. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos below!

Something Rotten! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Something Rotten! and what's the order?
Welcome to the Renaissance
God, I Hate Shakespeare
Right Hand Man
God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)
A Musical
The Black Death
I Love the Way
Will Power
Bottom's Gonna Be On Top
Welcome to the Renaissance (Reprise)
Hard To Be The Bard
It's Eggs!
We See The Light
To Thine Own Self
Right Hand Man (Reprise)
Something Rotten! / Make an Omelette
To Thine Own Self (Reprise)
Finale

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Something Rotten! - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Christian Borle
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Brian d'Arcy James
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical John O'Farrell
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Karey Kirkpatrick
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Casey Nicholaw
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Casey Nicholaw
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Christian Borle
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Brad Oscar
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Wayne Kirkpatrick
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Karey Kirkpatrick
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Something Rotten!
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Larry Hochman
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Christian Borle
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Brian d'Arcy James
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Something Rotten!
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Brian d'Arcy James
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Christian Borle
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Something Rotten!
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Casey Nicholaw
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Gregg Barnes
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Casey Nicholaw
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Cariani
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Heidi Blickenstaff
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jeff Croiter
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Something Rotten!
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Scott Pask
2015 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Karey Kirkpatrick
2015 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical John O'Farrell
2015 Tony Awards Best Choreography Casey Nicholaw
2015 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Gregg Barnes
2015 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Casey Nicholaw
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Timothy Laczynski
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Kyodo Tokyo Inc.
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Wendy Federman
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara Freitag
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical LAMS Productions
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Winkler/DeSimone
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Kevin McCollum
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical JAM Theatricals
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Greenblatt
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Dan Markley
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Harris/Karmazin
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Morris Berchard
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Ronald Frankel
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Jerry Frankel
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Mastro/Goodman
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical CMC
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Broadway Global Ventures
2015 Tony Awards Best Musical Something Rotten!
2015 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Larry Hochman
2015 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Karey Kirkpatrick
2015 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Wayne Kirkpatrick
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Christian Borle
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Brad Oscar
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Brian d'Arcy James

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