She dresses up as a man to save the day. "[14] The TheaterMania reviewer noted that the song "A Musical" "encapsulates the entire book-musical form in six hilarious minutes. Brother Jeremiah then runs in to find a drunk Portia and once again admonishes Nigel. "She is not your typical Renaissance woman," Gesouras said. Richard Burton, 1964; Grigori Kozintsev, 1964; Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. 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. SPECIAL DEAL: The original 1588 Tamburlaine Show T-Shirt, as seen in New Line Theatre's production of Something Rotten! Something Rotten! Nigel sits down to try to write a new play. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Nick gets excited at the possibilities of success and dreams of a future in which crowds cheer for him and Shakespeare bows down to him ("Bottom's Gonna Be on Top"). She renounces her father's ideals and joins the Bottoms, Shylock, and Nostradamus in exile. When some of the actors become suspicious of Nostradamus and why he is at their theatre, Nick lies and says that Nostradamus is an actor. was expected to have a pre-Broadway tryout at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington, in April 2015. When some of the actors become suspicious of Nostradamus and why he is at their theatre, Nick lies and says that Nostradamus is an actor. Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company - BroadwayWorld.com Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. He's Shakespeare's assistant, Eyepatch Man: Tells Shakespeare that Nick has been visiting Nostradamus, There are also multiple acting troupe members with names but the only one I remember is Francis Flute, That's all for this character breakdown. 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"). I tend to notice that those offended by these types of things tend not to be in the groups that are supposedly targeted. The wonderful book The Friendly Shakespeare "This is a really fun role because he's so over the top. 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. 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.". Terri McDowell (he pauses a moment, realizing what he said) Good day, sir. It's a second home to me," she said of the Ren. He says musicals are the next big thing, and he thinks that Nick is going to write the first one. Portia knows that Jeremiah is completely disapproving of her affairs, much less her relationship with Nigel. Chaviano will be making his Renaissance debut. Are you mad? Sweet and a little awkward. Why see the off brand "The Book of Mormon" when you can just go down to theEugene O'Neill. And have ROBIN say that line, NICK & NIGEL - pg 7 & 8 (Cut Robins lines), BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, A Musical, mm. Woodill added the commute from Columbus to Mansfield is well worth it. Portia! Something Rotten! - Playhouse on the Square 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. 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 A hit on Broadway, "Something Rotten" was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. In Something Rotten!, Shakespeare is portrayed as a rock star, and all of his sonnets are performed as rock songs during the song Will Power. Something Rotten - Roundness and Radiance 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. Nick Bottom: Matt Skinner An adorably quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. proto-feminist wife and Brooks Ashmanskas as Brother Jeremiah, Portia's literally Puritanical but clearly closeted father . Hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," SOMETHING ROTTEN is a joyously outrageous entertainment and an irresistible ode to the . Something Rotten! Character Breakdown | Broadway Amino [6] In June 2019, the show played a short run of June 930 at the Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater in Seoul, Korea, marking the final destination on the tour. ", That could also describe "Something Rotten.". She is very supportive of their careers, but she also knows that they need money to support themselves. "It's pure entertainment from beginning to end, and this team is absolutely first-rate. Strong performances were also given by the actors playing Brother Jeremiah (Scott Cote) and Thomas Nostradamus (Blake Hammond). Similarly, out of fright, Nick won't let Nigel be with Portia. Bankhead Theater Livermore, CA Cast List on Broadway.com, the most comprehensive source for Broadway Shows, Broadway Tickets and Broadway Information. Someone said to me "it's a show for 'Kathy Griffin's gays.'" He is in love with Portia. At this point in the show however, you have no idea who she is or what her role in the show is. He is based in Florida. Lord Clapham/Judge . The character who is upset about the burgeoning relationship is Brother Jeremiah, played by Robert Hardin-Leeth. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. , Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Cichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel) Rachelle King Brother Jeremiah | Something Rotten! Caeli Baker As Nigel sleeps, Nick faces the real reason he hates Shakespeare: "The Bard" makes Nick feel self-conscious ("God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)"). They set out to break new ground by writing the first musical comedy. 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." . It was directed by Sean Foley and Jim Arnold and choreographed by Carrie-Ann Ingrouille.[11]. Suppose that's good, and I always enjoy the silliness, but then I fell off that fence years ago[only ended up with a limp wrist]. is the hilarious, brand-new musical directed and choreographed by theatre legend Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin).Set in the 1590's, Something Rotten! 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. Something Rotten! He and the troupe prepare for the show ("Something Rotten!"). Tom Farris, Amanda Ross Nigel has just met Portia, a Puritan and the daughter of Brother Jeremiah, and they immediately fall in love. BROTHER JEREMIAH. (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 . Just something for ya'll to chew on "Christian Brole as Will Shakespeare with his groupies.". Something Rotten! National Tour Begins September 19 | Playbill 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." Renaissance regular Leah Gesouras is back as Beatrice, Nick's wife. Nigel goes into the theatre the next day and tells Nick about his new improvements. Sheri Gross We. Terri McDowell 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. Something Rotten! You have to see the show to understand.) He describes his character as the "brains of the operation.". ARTc3 formerly ARTc. Come away from that heathen at once. The production . The Puritans exit. - 93 = BROTHER JEREMIAH AND THEY GOT THE RIGHT. 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 reprimanding Nigel for his naivet. Something Rotten! - Weebly of a raging homo but is somehow a harmless ridiculous wink wink [always rather un-attractive] buffoon who succeeds in getting everyone[most] onside. While her character doesn't do any tapping, it's a skill she learned at the age of 3. Nick hears about the opening of Shakespeare's new masterpiece, Hamlet, to which Nostradamus replies "I was this close". That is another piece that was also performed at Theatre 166. This website saves cookies to your browser in order to improve your online experience and show you personalized content. Tickets Shylock: Elmer Strasser, Peter Quince: Osvaldo Mora (u/s Nigel) 9 52. He yells at his quill and makes it talk back to him (negatively) to the point where Will "strangles" the quill and his valet has to calm him down. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Robin: Andrew Kracht (u/s Brother Jeremiah, Minstrel, Nostradamus) : 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 . a non profit - 501 (c) 3 corporation. (Nick, Nigel, Troupe), I Love the Way, All (Portia and Nigel), BROTHER JEREMIAH - speech on page 35 (cut Nicks line). Something Rotten! SOMETHING ROTTEN! Reading and Singing Callbacks. Towards the end of the number, Shakespeare reveals himself and sues the brothers. They get into a huge argument and Shakespeare tries to take advantage of their squabble to get his hit ("To Thine Own Self"). There is no doubt that Brother Jeremiah is a one joke character, and that joke is that he's a closet homosexual. And yet, at the heart of the show is a troubling undercurrent of gay panic that is both countered and amplified by the shows own form.". Join the StageAgent community 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". Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Multiple times throughout the show, Shakespeare tries to get Nigel to tell him what he's working on and sometimes he even goes as far as making Nigel give him the script to his show saying that he will "read it and give feedback." Something Rotten! Character Breakdown | Theatre At Central Piedmont - CPCC Nigel's older brother. An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. Amber Gee 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. I'm including the exclamation point because that's the exact title of the show). The brilliant Shakespeare sitcom Upstart Crow Shakespeare shows the stress he faces while trying to write hits and manage his fame ("Hard to Be the Bard"). Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare. He claims that plays preach the "devils work" and that poems and other forms of art succumb people to sin. And have ROBIN say that line, God I Hate Shakespeare,mm. 1 41. Paapa Essiedu, 2016; Michelle Terry, 2018 PDF Thank you for auditioning for SOMETHING ROTTEN NON-UNION NATIONAL TOUR Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Something Rotten Costume Rentals | The Costumer Brother Jeremiah | Something Rotten! Wiki | Fandom Tom Snout: Chris Poston "I'm very grateful for the opportunity. Auditions We would love to hear all about it in the comments! Anyways, Nick becomes desperate when he is writing his shows so he consults Nostradamus to learn what the next big hit in theater will be. [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 . haterobics said: "Something sucking a lot doesn't sound negative to the gays. 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. In the song Hard to Be the Bard, Shakespeare expresses his anger towards writing, and he even hints at being a bit insane, but in a funny way. In court, Shylock, Nick, Nigel, and Nostradamus are on trial and Nick is sentenced to beheading. but Brother Jeremiah is a complicated man who brings immediate and necessary laughter to the show . What we felt at SOMETHING ROTTEN didn't rise to the level of being offended per .