Something Rotten! is a musical comedy with a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. 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. Something Rotten! opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on April 22, 2015, where it played for 708 performances. It was nominated for ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and won one. Tours and international productions have followed.
| Music | Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick |
| Lyrics | Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick |
| Book | Karey Kirkpatrick, John O'Farrell |
| Setting | 1595, South London |
| Productions | 2015 Broadway, 2017-2019 US tour |
| Official Website | http://rottenbroadway.com/ |
About Something Rotten!
Musical comedy that chronicles the exploits of The Bottom brothers. They try to find success by writing plays and performances but are consistently bested by their peer, William Shakespeare.
Achievement of Something Rotten!
The production was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. In 2020, the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the UK announced a production of the show.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Something Rotten!
Cultural depictions of William Shakespeare.. Plays set in the 16th century.. Plays set in London.. Original musicals.
Latest information about Something Rotten! updated on December 30 2022.
