"This is a really fun role because he's so over the top. Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. Cast breakdown for Something Rotten! Despite Nick's pleas, Bea goes out and gets a job for herself. Something Rotten! Something Rotten! at the Moonlight Amphitheatre Gives Audiences (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 . 1 39. Nostradamus: Glen Riggs Something Rotten! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Nick also becomes desperate because now his wife Bea trying to get a job and none of the other women have jobs. [Brother Jeremiah:] She's the daughter of a preacher man [Puritans:] Whoo! Director Scott Miller's blog, "The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre" about New Line's creative process. Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers who run a failing theatre troupe in the year 1590. Bea, Nick's wife, tells them the events of her day and how she acquired their dinner as she serves it. 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. 1 39. Something Rotten!: The Plot | Something Rotten! Wiki | Fandom 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 She tells the judge that beheading him would be redundant because he has already lost his head. Nick Bottom: Matt Skinner [7], A Swedish-language production ran from November 8, 2018 to March 3, 2019 at the Wermland Opera in Karlstad, Sweden, directed by Markus Virta. The troupe performs a song for Lord Clapham, who is disgusted and deserts the troupe. [10], The musical played at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in October 2021. He finds a soothsayer named Thomas Nostradamus (The nephew of the famous soothsayerNostradamus). Tom Farris, Amanda Ross Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Same goes with this. Portia's father. A local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time. Featuring show-stopping song and dance, a wacky cast of characters, and gut-busting comedy, Something Rotten! Saddened by the loss of his love, Nigel becomes inspired to write a completely different play that is revealed to be Hamlet. Are you mad? A hit on Broadway, "Something Rotten" was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. Shylock expresses a desire to help fund the troupe, but Nick rejects him as it is illegal to employ a Jew. "Something Rotten!" - Ensemble "Make an Omelette" - Nick, Company "To Thine Own Self (Reprise)" - Nick "Finale" - Company Which of these audition songs for Something Rotten did you choose? Results may vary. He's not very confident, as shown when he doesn't think his work is very good despite the outstanding quality of his writing. Will Nick's show Omelette succeed or will he still be stuck in the shadow of The Bard? Male Identifying, 40's - 50's, Rock Baritone solid to . He rants about his hatred of Shakespeare to the troupe members, who are horrified ("God, I Hate Shakespeare"). For example, during the song A Musical, "Nostradamus and the chorus men don sailor hats, which harkens to several nautical-themed musicals, including South Pacific, Anything Goes, On the Town and Dames at Sea. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. All rights reserved. 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"). "This is one of the funniest collections of actors ever to grace our stage. Nostradamus messes his future telling up and tells him that the show will be called Omelette. The story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who . She is very supportive of their careers, but she also knows that they need money to support themselves. Brother Jeremiah interrupts the lovers and takes Portia away to be imprisoned in a tower for disobeying. Something sucking a lot doesn't sound negative to the gays. Saddened by the loss of his love, Nigel becomes inspired to write a completely different play that is revealed to be Hamlet . Brother Jeremiah: This is unacceptable I do not approve Portia: But I know you'll win him over His heart is gonna sing And he'll love you When you do your thing Nigel: If love is love purely Then let me opine That all love is surely divine Brother Jeremiah: Good God, y'all I see the light You changed how I'm thinking Cause I was blind And you . January 14-29, 2023 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. "She will do anything to help her husband make coin. 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 It was nominated for ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and won one (Christian Borle as Best Featured Actor in a Musical). Work Light Productions presents the new non-Equity national tour of the Tony-nominated musical Something Rotten!, launching September 19 at the RiverCenter for . Note: All Troupe Auditioners will read all 3 parts of Robin, Peter, and Francis in the TROUPE - pg 99 & 100 side, BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, Right Hand Man, All (Bea w/ Nick to read), NIGEL & PORTIA - pg 43 & 44, I Love the Way, All (Portia and Nigel), LORD/ LADY CLAPHAM - pg 9 - 10 end with Like the Bard, Welcome to the Renaissance, mm. They finally joined with John OFarrell to write several songs and presented those songs and a treatment to the producer Kevin McCollum in 2010. Something Rotten Book By Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick Directed by: Anthony SanFilippo Parental Advisory: Something Rotten! Two brothers set out to write the world's first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty . Gullible fans such as Nigel Bottom. i found SOMETHING ROTTEN to be truly hilarious and so enjoyableand i loved all the "gayness" in the showand so did the audience that cheered every numbera musical that has so many gay references is to me playing to the gays in the audience not against themand i say BRAVO! Role: Antagonist (mainly appears in Act 2). Something Rotten! - Theatre Under the Stars If you love comedy combined with some of the most hilarious songs and dances you've ever seen, then 'Something Rotten' is the perfect show to get you out of the winter doldrums.". Brother Jeremiah - J. Michael Beech Lord Clapham - Dennis Delamar Shylock - Hank West Ensemble Charlton Alicea Tapp Jassi Bynum Bart Copeland Autumn Cravens . Rachelle King 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. , Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Cichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel) is an homage to musical theater and the great bard, William Shakespeare. 1 41. The 2017 Stage Grok interview with the Kirkpatrick Brothers about Something Rotten! Nick sets out to write Omelette the musical, believing that he is going the be the new Shakespeare of the time. 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. Nick's younger brother. Wayne Kirkpatrick, Late 40s to late 50s. Bea, Nick's wife, tells them the events of her day and how she acquired their dinner as she serves it. Later on in the show, you discover that she's the daughter of Jeremiah, but she's nothing like him. Something Rotten | Moonlight Stage Productions Something Rotten! In the recording, "Something Rotten!" Chris Poston (Minstrel + Ensemble), TROUPE - pg 99 & 100 Start Nigel Im still working. End -" Its better than Shakespeare". Portia and Nigel set out to show him that love and art aren't bad things, and they're actually good ones. NIGEL: 30 to early 40s, male. 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 . Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Towards the end of the number, Shakespeare reveals himself and sues the brothers. Most people aren't offended, except by the been-there-done-that-ness of it all. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, SOMETHING ROTTEN! New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall As Nigel sleeps, Nick faces the real reason he hates Shakespeare: "the Bard" makes Nick feel self-conscious ("God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)"). He wishes there was a way to top Shakespeare, and steals from the Money Box to see a soothsayer. Shylock expresses a desire to help fund the troupe, but Nick rejects him as it is illegal to employ a Jew. Something Rotten - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. 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 This story is part of a series of articles spotlighting Thespian troupes and the shows that earned them 2020 International Thespian Festival . He asks Nostradamus what Shakespeare's new hit is going to be. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical . LORD CLAPHAM Something Rotten! . It's like, if you want Cheerios, you want Cheerios. "He wasn't even sure that I was on land," Citrino said with a laugh. She said the relationship helps her Puritan character come out of her shell. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. September 19, 2018. The musical began with an idea that brothers Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick had had since the 1990s. In the midst of all this excitement, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are trying to keep their acting company afloat. A hurt Nigel scrambles out onto the street and is confronted by Shakespeare, who steals his hit under the guise of "improving it". Broadway-First Preview March 23, 2015 . (Nick, Nigel, Troupe), Shakespeare- SHAKESPEARE - bottom of pg 58 - 60, DANCE/SINGING CALLBACKS - Monday November 14th, CALLBACKS FOR TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15TH WILL BE POSTED AFTER MONDAY'S CALLBACKS. "I'm very grateful for the opportunity. Nigel runs after Portia while Nick is left to figure out a solution fast. are you mad? Portia knows that Jeremiah is completely disapproving of her affairs, much less her relationship with Nigel. . It is met with screams of laughter. JEREMIAH, PURITANS THEY GOT THE RIGHT, THEY GOT THE RIGHT TO BE TOGETHER JEREMIAH I NEED NO FURTHER PROOF . It is witty and smart about its inside jokes, forcing you to stay attentive to every throwaway line and visual gag which skewer everything from Webster and Spenser toLes MizandDreamgirls. The news outrages Nick, as Shakespeare has already done Richard III, and the thought of going backwards seems absurd to him. 1 41. Mabie Theatre Friday, March 3, 2023 - 8:00pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 8:00pm Something Rotten! - Musical Heaven Tenor (B2-A4). Why see the off brand "The Book of Mormon" when you can just go down to theEugene O'Neill. Something Rotten is the loving roast master of Broadway. New Line Gear The musical opens with the Minstrel welcoming the audience to the English Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). [BROTHER JEREMIAH] Good God, y'all . We See the Light Lyrics - Something Rotten! musical The iconic example is the "Not That There's Anything Wrong with That" episode of SEINFELD. Something Rotten! "I love the show, so I was happy to do it," he said. Study Guide Shakespeare's Richard II was obviously a hit compared to Nick's. It is hinted at throughout the show that much of Will's work is not always done by him, and in the song Hard to Be the Bard, Shakespeare sets out to become a part of Nick's troupe to see what he's doing and put a stop to any success the show might end up having. So I don't know why gays would want to come see it. do u know who her father is?-Nick, You really want that guy giving a speech at ur wedding reception-Nick and more. Jordan-Elbridge students present 'Something Rotten' as spring show Another positive of "Something Rotten," Woodill said, is the tap dancing. is a musical comedy about brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, who are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." Will Bea be able to support herself and the Bottom Brothers? Flashcards Review terms and definitions Learn Focus your studying with a path Test Take a practice test Match Get faster at matching terms Created by NeelPatrick Terms in this set (21) NIGEL: Uh huh. He idolizes him and uses him as inspiration in his writing. On top of that, she's pregnant. Something Rotten! - Weebly Bea tells him how she could help them out, but Nick is ambivalent ("Right Hand Man"). Terri McDowell Cast: Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Adam Pascal (Shakespeare), Maggie Lakis (Bea), Blake Hammond (Nostradamus), Autumn Hurlbert (Portia), Scott Cote (Brother Jeremiah), Jeff Brooks (Shylock), Joel Newsome (Lord Clapham), Nick Rashad Burroughs (Minstrel) 1NT | Los Angeles | December 31, 2017 | Starbabe's Master | Tracked 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. RUSSO: Brother Jeremiah : JIM SLUDER: Portia : DANIELLE PAFUNDI: Shakespeare : EVAN TEICH: Nick Bottom : RYAN NOLIN: Nigel Bottom : ANDREW BOZA: Lord . 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. Portia then arrives, having escaped the tower. Lord Clapham leaves, telling the brothers he is stopping their funds unless they have another play by the next morning. He holds a grudge against Shakespeare. Will Portia be able to convince her father that she should be with Nigel or will her efforts be in vain? Nigel sneaks out to London Bridge to see Portia, where he reads her another poem about his love for her. New Play Festival Spring 2023 - Audition Sign Up Sheet. Drop the "3" and say the signature and you'll understand. However, when a Broadway theatre became available, Kevin McCollum decided to open the show without the Seattle tryout. The cast of the Bradford High School production of Something Rotten! 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. Director: Brian Olkowski 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. He is surprised to learn that his hit is about eggs. The troupe performs a song for Lord Clapham (The Black Death), who is disgusted and deserts the troupe. Continued Nick tells him that he shouldn't pursue her because she is a Puritan. Saddened by the loss of his love, Nigel becomes inspired to write a completely different play that is revealed to beHamlet. [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 . They arrive in America and tell the audience of the new opportunities in the New World ("Finale"). Something Rotten! Jan 14, 21, 28 at 8:00 PM "[16], "How 3 Broadway novices wrote 'Something Rotten! That is another piece that was also performed at Theatre 166. That's a separate question. Brother Jeremiah - Dave Landis Ensemble: Crystal Brothers, Mateo Calvo, Jordan Cardell, Cameron Crawford, Jasmine Gillenwaters, Andrew Hatfield, Alex Hutchison, Brandon King, Ty Lendermon, Samantha Miller, Cody Wayne Morris, Daniel Stuart Nelson, Shelbi Sellers, Haley Wilson Swings: Snowden Farnsworth, Courtney Noisette THE CREATIVE TEAM Thomas reached out to him about coming back to the Renaissance for "Something Rotten.". Renaissance regular Leah Gesouras is back as Beatrice, Nick's wife. And have ROBIN say that line, NICK & NIGEL - pg 7 & 8 (Cut Robins lines), BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, A Musical, mm. "His daughter is falling in love with Nigel Bottom, which is a horrible thing to him. Seeking a great comedic who sings. The tour starred Matthew Janisse (Nick Bottom), Matthew Baker (Shakespeare), and Richard Spitaletta (Nigel Bottom) and was staged by Steve Bebout (associate director of the original Broadway production). [5] The tour cast featured Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Adam Pascal (Shakespeare) and Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom). A messenger arrives with an invitation for Nigel to attend "Shakespeare in the Park" and an after-party. Nigel explains to Portia that he sent one of his sonnets to the Bard for feedback. appears courtesy of Fifth Third Bank Broadway in . An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. I skip read the first post but unless it means when all else fails, throw in a 'are you being served' poofy joke and the populus will wet their breeches. Most recently, he acted in "Assassins" in Atlanta. But Nigel is a secret fan, as is the lovely Portia (Kate Reinders), a seraphic blonde whose huffy father, Brother Jeremiah (Brooks Ashmanskas, hilarious), leads the Puritan anti-theater crusade.

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