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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 rockstar known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. 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.

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Performances ended on Jan. 1, 2017.

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About Something Rotten! on Broadway

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The Story

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 rockstar known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. 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.

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Show Dates

Previews: Mar 23, 2015 • Opening: Apr 22, 2015 • Closing: Jan 1, 2017
Broadway Musicals Comedy 2015 Tony Winners

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St. James Theatre

Entrance

Double door entrance with a slight curb ramp from the street.

Water Fountain

Located down one flight of stairs in the lower lobby.

Hearing Assistance

Assistive listening, handheld captions, and prerecorded audio devices available on all theater levels, free of charge. Photo ID is required.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater does not have elevators or escalators.

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair seating is available. There are no steps from the sidewalk to the designated wheelchair seating locations.

Restrooms

A wheelchair accessible restroom is available on the main level. Additional restrooms available on the Mezzanine and Balcony levels.

Accessible Seating

Slight curb ramps outside of the theater. Wheelchair seating available in the Orchestra section.

Coat Check

Coat check available for $3 for large coats or a bag. All bags are subject to search.
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246 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Something Rotten! Reviews

Reviews from both critics and verified customers.

Critics’ Reviews (3)

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
Variety

"Ingenious, outrageous and irresistible! "

Variety

Marilyn Stasio

New York Post

"Yep, this is a blockbuster! A deliriously entertaining new musical comedy that brings down the house! "

New York Post

Joe Dziemianowicz

Associated Press

"Fresh, irreverent and hysterical! Easily the funniest thing to arrive on Broadway since 'The Book of Mormon!'"

Associated Press

Mark Kennedy

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Cast & Creative

The current cast and creative team of the show.

Cast

Nick Bottom
Josh Grisetti
Nigel Bottom
William Shakespeare
Nostradamus
David Beach
Brother Jeremiah
Edward Hibbert
Lord Clapham/Judge
Gerry Vichi
Shylock
Minstrel/Snug

Creative

Music and Lyrics
Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick
Book
Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell
Director and Choreographer
Casey Nicholaw
Set Designer
Scott Pask
Costume Designer
Gregg Barnes
Lighting Designer
Natasha Katz
Sound Designer
Peter Hylenski
Orchestrations
Larry Hochman
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