Something Rotten!
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! | |
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2015 Broadway Playbill | |
| Music | Karey Kirkpatrick Wayne Kirkpatrick |
| Lyrics | Karey Kirkpatrick Wayne Kirkpatrick |
| Book | Karey Kirkpatrick John O'Farrell |
| Setting | 1595, South London |
| Premiere | April 22, 2015: St. James Theatre |
| Productions | 2015 Broadway 2017-2019 US tour |
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 (Christian Borle as Best Featured Actor in a Musical). Tours and international productions have followed.
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