(he pauses a moment, realizing what he said) Good day, sir. As the Good Book Says. She chats to them about the baby, and shows off some of the gifts she was given. That is the plot of "Something Rotten," the latest production from the Renaissance Theatre, set to run the next two weekends. The Puritans leave and Nick tells Nigel what the soothsayer said, but neglects to tell him that it was not Nick's own idea. That's it. Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers who run a failing theatre troupe in the year 1590. 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! His whole life is upended when he falls in love with a Puritan girl named Portia," Chaviano said. 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.". (Nick + Nostradamus). Will is also shown to be very persuasive, especially when it comes to gullible fans. [BROTHER JEREMIAH] Good God, y'all . I'm including the exclamation point because that's the exact title of the show). 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 . "everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace.". In act two, after the events of To Thine Own Self, Nigel meets Bea after she has had a baby shower with some female friends. She says that they always wanted a new country house and they are getting a house in a new country. Bea tells him how she could help them out, but Nick is ambivalent ("Right Hand Man"). "She will do anything to help her husband make coin. The musical began with an idea that brothers Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick had had since the 1990s. Broadway-First Preview March 23, 2015 . , Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Cichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel) For that type of person who looks to be outraged by anything I suppose they would have a conniption over aspects of Something Rotten!, but really it's harmless. 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. Nick Bottom: Matt Skinner Towards the end of the number, Shakespeare reveals himself and sues the brothers. Music Director: Jed da Roza Not Honey Nut Scooters. Something Rotten at HTI happening at Hamilton Theatre Inc., 140 MacNab St. N.,Hamilton,ON,Canada, Hamilton, Canada on Fri May 12 2023 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm . : 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 . Shakespeare, also referred to as The Bard throughout the show, gets all of the praise and attention from his adoring fans leaving writers like Nick and Nigel in his shadow. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, SOMETHING ROTTEN! 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. Another positive of "Something Rotten," Woodill said, is the tap dancing. NICK & NIGEL - pg 7 & 8 (Cut Robins lines)BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18NIGEL & PORTIA - pg 43 & 44NIGEL - speech pg 100 (Nick please just listento to sleep perchance to dream.)SHAKESPEARE - bottom of pg 58 - 60NOSTRADAMUS - pg 24 ("Did I hear a need - pg 27SHYLOCK - pg 14 (bottom of page) - pg 15BROTHER JEREMIAH - speech on page 35 (cut Nicks line)LORD/ LADY CLAPHAM - pg 9 - 10 end with Like the BardTROUPE - pg 99 & 100 Start Nigel Im still working. End -" Its better than Shakespeare". Director: Brian Olkowski Was Nostradamus right about Omelette the Musical? Chriistopher Plummer, 1966; Nicol Williamson, 1969; Shylock has become their new investor, though they cannot find a title that would make his role legal. It's a second home to me," she said of the Ren. Nigel has just met Portia, the daughter of Brother Jeremiah; they immediately fall in love. Amber Gee Woodill added the commute from Columbus to Mansfield is well worth it. Buena Park, CA, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Something Rotten! Directed by Chris Brindley Music Direction by Bethany Aiken Choreography by Caroline Workman. I had no problem with this joke whatsoever and I'm in the supposedly affected group. The news outrages Nick, as Shakespeare has already done Richard III, and the thought of going backwards seems absurd to him. was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Tony award nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.. "Something Rotten!" opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at the Croswell Opera House in downtown Adrian. Auditions Despite Nick's arguments, Bea goes out to do jobs that Nick claims are for men. "His daughter is falling in love with Nigel Bottom, which is a horrible thing to him. 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. For example, during the song A Musical, "Nostradamus and the chorus men don sailor hats, which harkens to several nautical-themed musicals, including South Pacific, Anything Goes, On the Town and Dames at Sea. The musical opens with "The Minstrel" welcoming the audience to the European Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). Contact Us Nick pays him with most of his savings. She renounces her father's ideals and joins the Bottoms, Shylock, and Nostradamus in exile. Brother Jeremiah- Male, 40 to 50s. He holds a grudge against Shakespeare. On top of that, she's pregnant. 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. Kurt Hornbacker The troupe and Nigel find out that Nostradamus is a soothsayer, and are horrified. ", That could also describe "Something Rotten.". The news outrages Nick, as Shakespeare has already done "Richard III", and the thought of going backwards seems absurd to him. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. It's escapist for me. A militant Puritan, and the father of Portia, a He heard about "Something Rotten" from a friend, who raved about the Ren experience. Later, Nick meets Nigel on the street. SomeTHING ROTTEN! 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. Later on in the show, you discover that she's the daughter of Jeremiah, but she's nothing like him. The book Shakespeare's London: Everyday Life in London 1580-1616 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. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! SOMETHING ROTTEN! 23 March 2015, Broadway first preview . is a musical comedy about brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, who are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." Kevin Kline, 1990; Mel Gibson, 1991; Kenneth Branagh, 1996; They are rehearsing for their upcoming play "Richard II", whileWilliam Shakespeare (referred to as "The Bard") is openingRomeo and Juliet. Director Scott Miller's blog, "The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre" about New Line's creative process. Nick's younger brother. Bankhead Theater Livermore, CA He idolizes him and uses him as inspiration in his writing. "He wasn't even sure that I was on land," Citrino said with a laugh. is a hysterical, joyous celebration of everything you love about Broadway. When Portia and Nigel bump into each other, they fall in love at first sight. Cast breakdown for Something Rotten! New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. "She is not your typical Renaissance woman," Gesouras said. 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. A hurt Nigel scrambles out onto the street and is confronted by Shakespeare, who steals his hit under the guise of "improving it". Snug: Kurt Hornbacker Nigel goes into the theatre the next day and tells Nick about his new improvements. Welcome to the Renaissance, where the Black Plague has ceded power to the Puritans, farthingales and codpieces are the latest fashion trend, and the biggest celebrity in England is a playwright named William Shakespeare. Perhaps he who laughs first or loudest is the one [male] who has occasionally sat on the fence or desperately wanted to fall off. The translation was by Calle Norln. Breakdown: Nigel is the younger brother to Nick and an aspiring play write. Gullible fans such as Nigel Bottom. But the play is also making fun of him for being so homophobic. Sweet and a little awkward. [10], The musical played at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in October 2021. 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. 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 Portia: Tori Speed Overall, Nick is a very desperate and jealous character, but he is still one of the funniest characters in the show. NICK: A puritan? Please see below for sides, printed copies will be available at the callback. It was directed by Sean Foley and Jim Arnold and choreographed by Carrie-Ann Ingrouille.[11]. A spy tells him that the brothers are trying to steal Shakespeare's upcoming hit. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John OFarrell, Something Rotten! Tickets Such humor has become the go-to substitute now that the old fag jokes are no longer politically correct (or funny). We would love to hear all about it in the comments! In the recording, "Something Rotten!" They get into a huge argument and Shakespeare tries to take advantage of their squabble to get his hit ("To Thine Own Self"). Saddened by the loss of his love, Nigel becomes inspired to write a completely different play that is revealed to be Hamlet. Once the audience arrives, they perform a bombastic dance number that has many references to modern-day musicals (such asThe Lion KingandThe Phantom of the Opera) ("Make an Omelette"). Brother Jeremiah interrupts the lovers and takes Portia away to be imprisoned in a tower for disobeying. "It's a fun time the whole way through," Citrino said. Seeking a great comedic actor that sings and dances very well. You have to see the show to understand.) 1 41. "[14] The TheaterMania reviewer noted that the song "A Musical" "encapsulates the entire book-musical form in six hilarious minutes. Lord Clapham leaves, telling the brothers he is stopping their funds unless they have another play by the next morning. "My character does not like Shakespeare," he said of Nick. 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. Citrino has recently been working on a cruise ship. Artistic Staff and Cast for Something Rotten! 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. Later, Nigel runs into Bea, who explains to him that they should still trust Nick because they can always fall on him if they need him ("Right Hand Man" (Reprise)). Something Rotten! Nick reprimands Nigel for falling for Shakespeare's false friendship and for falling in love with a Puritan. SOMETHING ROTTEN START: 1/2 BROTHER JEREMIAH Side 2 of 2. SPECIAL DEAL: The 1595 Upstart Crows Tour T-Shirt, as seen in New Line Theatre's production of Something Rotten! The brilliant Shakespeare sitcom Upstart Crow The most interesting Hamlets: Laurence Olivier, 1948; John Gielgud, 1951; Ohio, as Brother Jeremiah, a scolding Puritan who tries to have the Bottom brothers thrown in jail; Allyson Szymanski of Adrian, Brother Jeremiah's daughter who falls in love with Nigel Bottom; Stephen Kiersey of Brownstown Township as . 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." 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. Breakdown: Brother Jeremiah is the Puritan father of Portia and secondary antagonist in Something Rotten!. Is it not worth examiningwhat the closet does to people, including through comedy? Strong performances were also given by the actors playing Brother Jeremiah (Scott Cote) and Thomas Nostradamus (Blake Hammond). Someone said to me "it's a show for 'Kathy Griffin's gays.'" There is no doubt that Brother Jeremiah is a one joke character, and that joke is that he's a closet homosexual. Portia's father. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for Shakespeare. He describes his character as the "brains of the operation.". The cast of the Bradford High School production of Something Rotten! He tries to keep Portia away from Nigel, but it usually doesn't work. Kathleen Hornbacker (u/s Portia) Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. So I don't know why gays would want to come see it. That's a separate question. Shylock expresses a desire to help fund the troupe, but Nick rejects him as it is illegal to employ a Jew. A hit on Broadway, "Something Rotten" was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. contains some mature language and may not be appropriate for young children. He and the troupe prepare for the show ("Something Rotten!"). She has made a deal with Shakespeare that they will be exiled to America ("To Thine Own Self (Reprise)"). However, all of the good jobs are given to men, so she disguises herself as one and acts as one for as long as possible. However, he dislikes the work that goes into keeping him famous. 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. to read our character analysis for Brother Jeremiah and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! . Producer: Kathleen Breedveld Director: Brian Olkowski Music Director: Jed da Roza Choreographer: Christina Lazo Choreographer: Meghan Hornbacker 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. Please prepare to remain in the space from 8 to 11pm. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). They both have a strong love of poetry and William Shakespeare, however, Brother Jeremiah dislikes the Bottom Brothers and won't allow Portia to be with Nigel. was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and a Grammy for its original cast recording. Shakespeare shows the stress he faces while trying to write hits and manage his fame ("Hard To Be The Bard"). . Bea, Nick's wife, tells them the events of her day and how she acquired their dinner as she serves it. (22) March 23rd 2015, Broadway Unknown ~ MP3, untracked . The tour starred Matthew Janisse (Nick Bottom), Matthew Baker (Shakespeare), and Richard Spitaletta (Nigel Bottom) and was staged by Steve Bebout (associate director of the original Broadway production). Nigel and Nick go home to their small house, and on the way Nick encounters Shylock the Jew. He claims that plays preach the "devils work" and that poems and other forms of art succumb people to sin. The Minstrel welcomes the audience back and tells them of the stresses that the Bottom brothers and Shakespeare face ("Welcome to the Renaissance (Reprise)"). :snowflake: Snowy Sunny :snowflake: [mini Hiatus]. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more characters from Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Uh huh-Nigel, A puritan? 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 Tom Snout: Chris Poston Seeking a great comedic who sings. Nick hears about the opening of Shakespeare's new masterpiece,Hamlet, to which Nostradamus replies "I was this close". Written by Anita Martin. Leah Gum

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