", Gesouras has most recently starred in "The Music Man" and "Sister Act.". Will is also shown to be very persuasive, especially when it comes to gullible fans. 1 39. "If there were a prescription for joy, it would come with this show in the bottle." . Portia sneaks out to see him, and they discover more about their similarities, especially in the way they both love poetry ("I Love the Way"). ARTc3 formerly ARTc. Nick sets out to write Omelette the musical, believing that he is going the be the new Shakespeare of the time. have been canceled. Something Rotten! 8:00p-9:30p - TB 172 - Please come in movement clothes, no tap shoes required. In the midst of all this excitement, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are trying to keep their acting company afloat. The story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who . Once the audience arrives, they perform a bombastic dance number that has many references to modern-day musicals (such as The Lion King and The Phantom of the Opera) ("Make an Omelette"). Will Portia be able to convince her father that she should be with Nigel or will her efforts be in vain? He shows nothing but disrespect towards mainly everyone, but especially play writes like Nick and Nigel. of a raging homo but is somehow a harmless ridiculous wink wink [always rather un-attractive] buffoon who succeeds in getting everyone[most] onside. Amber Gee BROTHER JEREMIAH. Not Honey Nut Scooters. A messenger arrives with an invitation for Nigel to attend "Shakespeare in the Park" and an after-party. Hilarity ensues and absurdity reaches new heights, in this satirical spectacle that pokes fun at everything audiences adore about Broadway. [5] It was nominated for ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and won one (Christian Borle as Best Featured Actor in a Musical). That's it. That's a separate question. Same goes with this. Come away from that heathen at once. Brother Jeremiah's passionate but dorky daughter. Ooh ooh Go on Do it Go on Do it right now Yeah! [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 . THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Through October 2023, SOME LIKE IT HOT Welcomes 380+ NYC Public School Students, Berkshire Theatre Group Sets 2023 Summer Season, Video: First Listen to the 28-Piece Orchestra for Encores! Drop the "3" and say the signature and you'll understand. I thought it was, but that's a matter of opinion. After bumping into Portia, the daughter of Brother Jeremiah, he instantly falls in love with her, and the feelings are mutual with her. 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. haterobics said: "Something sucking a lot doesn't sound negative to the gays. Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway! When a soothsayer mistakes Hamlet for Omelette the Musical, chaos ensues, resulting in a very funny conclusion. Despite Nick's arguments, Bea goes out to do jobs that Nick claims are for men. Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring 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.". Chriistopher Plummer, 1966; Nicol Williamson, 1969; She is very supportive of their careers, but she also knows that they need money to support themselves. Later on in the show, you discover that she's the daughter of Jeremiah, but she's nothing like him. LORD CLAPHAM They are saving for a better life, and when Nick tries to open the Money Box, Bea smacks his hand away. Brother Jeremiah interrupts the lovers and takes Portia away to be imprisoned in a tower for disobeying. You have to see the show to understand.) He says musicals are the next big thing, and he thinks that Nick is going to write the first one. A hit on Broadway, "Something Rotten" was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. Nigel sits down to try to write a new play. The troupe and Nigel find out that Nostradamus is a soothsayer, and are horrified. The Bottom Brothers set out to write the world's very first musical. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! "Quite a few Columbus natives are in the cast, so that's nice," she said. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Nigel sneaks out to London Bridge to see Portia, where he reads her another poem about his love for her. Nigel asks the messenger if Portia can be his "plus one". 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 Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. She renounces her father's ideals and joins the Bottoms, Shylock, and Nostradamus in exile. Something Rotten! The target of the humor seems to be gay men themselves with their exaggerated affects (and particularly if they refuse to announce their sexuality to all they meet). The translation was by Calle Norln. Kevin Kline, 1990; Mel Gibson, 1991; Kenneth Branagh, 1996; Caeli Baker "She is a sheltered young woman who connects with her love interest over anything art (related)," Woodill said. Sitemap, Shakespeare's London: Everyday Life in London 1580-1616. January 14-29, 2023 Nigel goes into the theatre the next day and tells Nick about his new improvements. We would love to hear all about it in the comments! Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Uh huh-Nigel, A puritan? opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on April 22, 2015, where it played for 708 performances. Before Nick and Shakespeare erupt into blows, Brother Jeremiah arrives to retrieve Portia, who has been- drinking alco Her father takes her away in a rage. This Tony Award-winning romp is a love story to all things theatre! Students of Jordan-Elbridge High School will perform "Something Rotten" this March. Brother Jeremiah Show Something Rotten Gender Male Age Range Adult, Mature Adult Role Size Supporting Dancing Mover Voice Tenor, Baritone Time & Place london, england, 1590s Tags puritan religious protective obsessive bitter unyielding furious moral litigious father Analysis Late 40s to late 50s. to read our character analysis for Brother Jeremiah and unlock other amazing theatre resources! That is another piece that was also performed at Theatre 166. Mel Brooks is the King or Queen creator of the central male character having all the obvious inflections[?] He finds a soothsayer named Thomas Nostradamus (the nephew of the famous soothsayer Nostradamus). Nigel and Portia go to the after party, where Portia gets drunk. There is no doubt that Brother Jeremiah is a one joke character, and that joke is that he's a closet homosexual. Not quite offensive because I don't think it's my place to be offended. A Puritan with deeply repressed homoerotic tendencies. He is completely disapproving of Portia's relationship with Nigel. That is the plot of "Something Rotten," the latest production from the Renaissance Theatre, set to run the next two weekends. 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. Bea enters, disguised as a lawyer, and makes Nick confess that he stole from the Money Box. , PURITANS WHOO! It's like, if you want Cheerios, you want Cheerios. Brother Jeremiah interrupts the lovers and takes Portia away to be imprisoned in a tower for disobeying. Set in 1595, Something Rotten! When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the worlds very first musical. Comedy, Parody, Farce, Historical/Biographical, College/University, Large Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. : 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 . Nigel is not very happy with "Omelette" and claims that it doesn't feel right. Tenor (B2-A4). Please prepare to remain in the space from 8 to 11pm. And have ROBIN say that line, NICK & NIGEL - pg 7 & 8 (Cut Robins lines), BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, A Musical, mm. In the park, Shakespeare performs for the people ("Will Power"). At this point in the show however, you have no idea who she is or what her role in the show is. For tickets, $12 to $34, call 216-521-2540, ext. Broadway Musical Comedy Original St. James Theatre 246 W. 44th St., New York, NY SYNOPSIS: Not content to let William Shakespeare get all the attention, the conniving but. Full Synopsis Act One The musical opens with "The Minstrel" welcoming the audience to the European Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). *Our system only provides suggested monologues or songs for select characters if we have matching monologues and song information in our database. 1 41. In the recording, "Something Rotten!" Edward Hibbert. Please come to the Dance Callback warm and ready to dance. He asks Nostradamus to tell him what Shakespeare's new hit is going to be, and Nostradamus sees "Hamlet", but misinterprets it as "Omelette", among other mistakes (such as the Prince eating adanish pastryrather than being a Danish prince). Nick also becomes desperate because now his wife Bea trying to get a job and none of the other women have jobs. 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. . "I'm very grateful for the opportunity. He is surprised to learn that his hit is about eggs. She has made a deal with Shakespeare that they will be exiled to America ("To Thine Own Self" (Reprise)). When: 8 p.m. Saturday and March 11, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and March 12, Where: Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Avenue West. The health and safety of . Scott Cote is Brother Jeremiah; he is the patriarch of the religious puritans who bellows from the good book fire and damnation to poets and theater folk. There is no doubt that Brother Jeremiah is a one joke character, and that joke is that he's a closet homosexual. When Portia and Nigel bump into each other, they fall in love at first sight. What we felt at SOMETHING ROTTEN didn't rise to the level of being offended per . Shylock has become their new investor, though they cannot find a title that would make his role legal. He holds a grudge against Shakespeare. As the Bottom brothers strive to write the worlds very first musical, they find themselves caught in a bitter battle with the Bard and the play's the thing. They then meet up and discuss their love of poetry (I Love the Way). Another positive of "Something Rotten," Woodill said, is the tap dancing. Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers who run a failing theatre troupe in the year 1590. Something Rotten - Broadway - July 18, 2016 - MP3 Untracked - stuff-and-shenanigans master cast: Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Will Chase (Shakespeare), Leslie Kritzer (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Catherine Brunell (Portia), Andre Ward (Minstrel) Something Rotten! Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Portia throws one last look at Nigel. (Nick, Nigel, Troupe), I Love the Way, All (Portia and Nigel), BROTHER JEREMIAH - speech on page 35 (cut Nicks line). This is Something Rotten!, the Tony-winning Broadway musical that indirectly ties William Shakespeare to the American musical. "[15]Variety also pointed out that the song "A Musical" "simultaneously celebrates and sends up everything we hold dear about this peculiar art form, from the 'jazzy hands' of Bob Fosse to the synchronized line dancing of the Rockettes. He is very strict and refuses to let her daughter engage in "fulfilling her lustful desires" (this is a joke about Jeremiah the entire show. 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! He wishes there was a way to top Shakespeare, and steals from the Money Box to see a soothsayer. We don't want to go see it. Richard Jay Sullivan* (Brother Jeremiah) Audiences may remember him from past Cape Rep productions of Fun Home (Bruce Bechdel), A New Brain (Roger),The Woman In Black (The Actor/Arthur Kipps), Good People (Mike), Mack and Mabel (Mack Sennett . New Line Gear Photo courtesy of Holly Stanfield. Portia sneaks out to see him, and they discover more about their similarities ("I Love the Way"). 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 . My name isn't Art. Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for CAMELOT on Broadway. She says that they always wanted a new country house and they are getting a house in a new country. Portia knows that Jeremiah is completely disapproving of her affairs, much less her relationship with Nigel. NIGEL: 30 to early 40s, male. Tickets, Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! 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. New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall [8], A South Korean production in Korean was scheduled to run from 7 August 2020 to 18 October 2020 at the Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater. on June 2, 2015 in digital music stores and July 17, 2015 on CD.[13]. Something Rotten! SOMETHING ROTTEN! Wiki | Fandom Wikis Advertisement Something Rotten! Karey Kirkpatrick Breakdown: Nick, or Nicholas, Bottom is the protagonist in Something Rotten! Contact Us He is very strict and refuses to let her daughter engage in "fulfilling her lustful desires" (this is a joke about Jeremiah the entire show. In a rage, Nick goes back to Nostradamus with what he has left of the money he stole from the Money Box. It reminded us of the gay panic humor we detested in BOOK OF MORMON, and especially the gay-panic humor in THE SCARLET PIMPERNELL years ago. New Play Festival Spring 2023 - Audition Sign Up Sheet. Most people aren't offended, except by the been-there-done-that-ness of it all. 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]. If you continue to promote this filth and debauchery, I will see you tied to a post begging for mercy as I give you the rod. After a ten minute long musical number (A Musical), Nick decides that he's going to write the first musical, but when he writes one about the Black Death, it fails and his producer walks out on him. When he got the role of Nigel, Chaviano hopped in his 2006 Honda Pilot and made the trek north. In a desperate attempt to out-Bard the Bard, Nick consults with a soothsayer, who informs him that the future of theatre involves acting, singing, and dancing -- sometimes all at once! . follows the tale of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in England's theatre scene and compete with the astronomical success of their contemporary and The Bard himself, William Shakespeare. Nigel wants to do "The Brothers from Cornwall", the story of the two brothers' lives, but Nick vetoes saying it has to be bigger, and decides to do a play about theBlack Death. Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers who run a failing theatre troupe in the year 1590. In a desperate attempt to out-Bard the Bard, Nick consults with a soothsayer, who informs him that the future of theatre involves acting, singing, and dancing -- sometimes all at once! Seeking a great comedic who sings. An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. http://howlround.com/exploring-gay-panic-humor-in-broadway-s-something-rotten, "This is Stoppard viaShrek, Gilbert & Sullivan viaSouth Park. 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. is a musical comedy with a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Featuring show-stopping song and dance, a wacky cast of characters, and gut-busting comedy, Something Rotten! 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 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 I would use the term "gay panic humor" to mean jokes about how nervous--or "panicked"--homosexuality makes straight men. Good question, SweetLips, given the examples provided in the linked essay. This website saves cookies to your browser in order to improve your online experience and show you personalized content. I don't know anything about gay panic humor but Something Rotten sucked so much. RUSSO: Brother Jeremiah : JIM SLUDER: Portia : DANIELLE PAFUNDI: Shakespeare : EVAN TEICH: Nick Bottom : RYAN NOLIN: Nigel Bottom : ANDREW BOZA: Lord . is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, . Shrek the Musical Cast List on Broadway.com, the most comprehensive source for Broadway Shows, Broadway Tickets and Broadway Information. Jeremiah disapproves of plays, so he automatically hates the play writes. Breakdown: Bea Bottom is the wife of Nigel Bottom who is the "feminist of the Renaissance" if that makes sense. I'm including the exclamation point because that's the exact title of the show). I tend to notice that those offended by these types of things tend not to be in the groups that are supposedly targeted. Set in Renaissance England, it's a play about playwrights, . Hamilton22 said: "Something Rotten sucked so much. Nico Jaochico But the play is also making fun of him for being so homophobic. It is met with screams of laughter. I see the light [BROTHER JEREMIAH/PURITANS] You've changed how I'm (He's) thinkin' Cause I (He) was. Lord Clapham, a patron who trusts the brothers and raises funds for their troupe, enters to announce that Shakespeare is doing Richard II. Meanwhile, the troupe is rehearsing "Omelette: The Musical" ("It's Eggs!"). I thought the humor very funny. Tickets Lord Clapham/Judge . They're looking to be offended, not reacting to a specific offense. "Nigel is the writer. He is surprised to learn that his hit is about eggs. "There is no doubt that Brother Jeremiah is a one joke character, and that joke is that he's a closet homosexual.". Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell | Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick | Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick . More information: Visit . Broadway-First Preview March 23, 2015 . He is very gullible and can easily be manipulated if you use the right words, or if your name is William Shakespeare, who he happens to be a huge fan of. : Portia quotes from Psalms when she tells her father of her decision to join Nigel in the colonies. I am not linking this as an endorsement, by any means. Breakdown: William Shakespeare is both the real life author of many plays and rival to Nick Bottom. Nick hears about the opening of Shakespeare's new masterpiece, Hamlet, to which Nostradamus replies "I was this close". The most interesting Hamlets: Laurence Olivier, 1948; John Gielgud, 1951; Nick asks him what the next big thing in theatre will be, and Nostradamus says that it will be "a musical", a play where "an actor is saying his lines, and out of nowhere he just starts singing". He 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"). was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and a Grammy for its original cast recording. Its target is the straight-male fear of penetration and his confusion resulting from his inability to read gay codes,coupled with hiscertainty that each and every gay man is trying to bed him. [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 musical opens with the Minstrel welcoming the audience to the English Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). , Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Cichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel) (22) March 23rd 2015, Broadway Unknown ~ MP3, untracked . Brothers, Nick and Nigel, are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of William Shakespeare, the Renaissance Rockstar. Update as of June 17, 2022: We are so sorry to advise that all remaining performances of Something Rotten! Nick hears about the opening of Shakespeare's new masterpiece,Hamlet, to which Nostradamus replies "I was this close". Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, SOMETHING ROTTEN! : NICK: 30 to 40s, male. Please be aware you will be asked to create 8 counts of improv movement. That's the goal of playwriting brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, who are in the shadow of the rock star of the Renaissance, William Shakespeare. Will Shakespeare sabotage Omelette the musical or will it be the smash hit that sends Shakespeare's career downhill? Wayne Kirkpatrick, Late 40s to late 50s. opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in previews on March 23, 2015, and officially opened on April 22, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with the sets designed by Scott Pask, costumes by Gregg Barnes and lighting by Jeff Croiter. BROADWAY: The Cripple of Inishmaan, This is Our Youth, If/Then, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (x3), Cabaret (x2), The Real Thing, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Chicago, Les Miserables (x2) Disgraced, Finding Neverland, On the Twentieth Century, Wolf Hall Part I, On the Town, Fun Home; TOURING: Jekyll and Hyde, The Book of Mormon; LOCAL: The Twilight Zone, Anne Boleyn, Death and the Maiden, The Lying Kind, Chorus Line, Stupid F**king Bird, "I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." The production . She says that they always wanted a new country house and they are getting a house in a new country. Meanwhile, the troupe is rehearsing "Omelette: The Musical" ("It's Eggs!"). We only provide suggested audition monologues or songs for an individual character if our system finds content that matches a character's traits. Portia and Nigel set out to show him that love and art aren't bad things, and they're actually good ones. 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. Lord Clapham: Bob Stratton He is in love with Portia. Nigel has just met Portia, the daughter of Brother Jeremiah; they immediately fall in love. . Breakdown: Nostradamus is the soothsayer that Nick goes to in Something Rotten!. Something Rotten! But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Bea tells him how she could help them out, but Nick is ambivalent ("Right Hand Man"). a non profit - 501 (c) 3 corporation. As the Good Book Says. They set out to break new ground by writing the first musical comedy. Is the joke funny? In order for something to pass, two named women must have at least one conversation about something other than a man. Here's another character breakdown for one of the funniest shows on Broadway, (Also when I type Something Rotten! For those who had tickets for the remaining performances, please watch your email inbox for an email with a form discussing possible options for your tickets. As Nigel sleeps, Nick faces the real reason he hates Shakespeare: "The Bard" makes Nick feel self-conscious ("God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)"). Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Auditions She tells the judge that beheading him would be redundant because he has already lost his head. They are rehearsing for their upcoming play "Richard II", whileWilliam Shakespeare (referred to as "The Bard") is openingRomeo and Juliet. 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"). They finally joined with John OFarrell to write several songs and presented those songs and a treatment to the producer Kevin McCollum in 2010. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment for the cancelation. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Bea, Nick's wife, tells them the events of her day and how she acquired their dinner as she serves it. She renounces her father's ideals and joins the Bottoms, Shylock, and Nostradamus in exile. On top of that, she's pregnant. An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. Saddened by the loss of his love, Nigel becomes inspired to write a completely different play that is revealed to be Hamlet . Something Rotten! "[16], "How 3 Broadway novices wrote 'Something Rotten! . "David Armstrong, artistic director of 5th Avenue Theater, said that after the positive buzz surrounding the musicals workshop in October [2014], he and Mr. McCollum began discussing the possibility of the show bypassing Seattle in favor of Broadway. SOMETHING ROTTEN! to read our character analysis for Brother Jeremiah and unlock other amazing theatre resources! (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. The troupe and Nigel find out that Nostradamus is a soothsayer, and are horrified. DEAR WORLD, Photos: Julie Andrews, Billy Porter & More Gather to Honor Carol Burnett, Disneys HERCULES - Reviews & News Thread, Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - P/reviews & News Thread. "It's really one big love letter to musical theater.". Results may vary. Kathleen Hornbacker (u/s Portia) Later, Nick meets Nigel on the street. In even more desperation, Nick gives all of his savings to Nostradamus asking to know what Shakespeare's greatest hit will be. Brother Jeremiah. And what role are you auditioning for? This story is part of a series of articles spotlighting Thespian troupes and the shows that earned them 2020 International Thespian Festival . Playhouse on the Square: August 19th Sept 18th, 2022, Book by: John OFarrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, Music and Lyrics by Karey & Wayne Kirkpatrick. [1], Something Rotten! "This is one of the funniest collections of actors ever to grace our stage. They arrive in America and tell the audience of the new opportunities in the New World ("Finale"). The musical began with an idea that brothers Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick had had since the 1990s. Please come prepared to learn one group number. (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 .
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