"My character does not like Shakespeare," he said of Nick. Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers who run a failing theatre troupe in the year 1590. Playhouse on the Square: August 19th Sept 18th, 2022, Book by: John OFarrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, Music and Lyrics by Karey & Wayne Kirkpatrick. Something Rotten! San Juan Capistrano, CA, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Brother Jeremiah interrupts the lovers and takes Portia away to be imprisoned in a tower for disobeying. Derek Jacobi, 1980; , Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Cichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel) She says that they always wanted a new country house and they are getting a house in a new country. Drop the "3" and say the signature and you'll understand. He finds a soothsayer named Thomas Nostradamus (The nephew of the famous soothsayerNostradamus). Bankhead Theater Livermore, CA It's like, if you want Cheerios, you want Cheerios. The show includes references to numerous musicals. In the song Hard to Be the Bard, Shakespeare expresses his anger towards writing, and he even hints at being a bit insane, but in a funny way. Beau Roberts, a familiar name to patrons of the Renaissance and the Mansfield Playhouse, portrays Nostradamus. Nick's younger brother. Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Something Rotten! A writer. Brother Jeremiah interrupts the lovers and takes Portia away to be imprisoned in a tower for disobeying. 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)). Despite Nick's arguments, Bea goes out to do jobs that Nick claims are for men. "She is a sheltered young woman who connects with her love interest over anything art (related)," Woodill said. Please prepare to remain in the space from 8 to 11pm. Shelly McDowell Tours and international productions have followed. Breakdown: Bea Bottom is the wife of Nigel Bottom who is the "feminist of the Renaissance" if that makes sense. Music Director: Jed da Roza 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. When: 8 p.m. Saturday and March 11, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and March 12, Where: Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Avenue West. 9 52. John O'Farrell He wishes there was a way to top Shakespeare, and steals from the Money Box to see a soothsayer. SPECIAL DEAL: The 1595 Upstart Crows Tour T-Shirt, as seen in New Line Theatre's production of Something Rotten! Nigel explains to Portia that he sent one of his sonnets to The Bard for feedback. The team then joined with Casey Nicholaw, who brought in several of the actors, resulting in the workshop in 2014. Here's another character breakdown for one of the funniest shows on Broadway, (Also when I type Something Rotten! They arrive in America and tell the audience of the new opportunities in the New World ("Finale"). The wonderful book The Friendly Shakespeare 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. Minstrel : C.J. Breakdown: William Shakespeare is both the real life author of many plays and rival to Nick Bottom. I am not linking this as an endorsement, by any means. He worries about their future together, but Portia reassures him by saying that everyone, even Nick and Brother Jeremiah, will change their minds about their relationship when they hear Nigel's beautiful sonnets ("We See the Light"). Kevin Kline, 1990; Mel Gibson, 1991; Kenneth Branagh, 1996; Nigel runs after Portia while Nick is left to figure out a solution fast. Spoilers, I guess, but Portia says something to him and he just leaves. My name isn't Art. What: "Something Rotten". 1 41. The health and safety of . "If there were a prescription for joy, it would come with this show in the bottle." . Something Rotten!.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. Jan 15, 22, 28, 29 at 2:00 PM Meanwhile, the troupe is rehearsing "Omelette: The Musical" ("It's Eggs!"). But what the essayist describes in his essay are just plain old fag jokes. Male Identifying, 40's - 50's, Rock Baritone solid to . Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. "Something Rotten!" - Ensemble "Make an Omelette" - Nick, Company "To Thine Own Self (Reprise)" - Nick "Finale" - Company Which of these audition songs for Something Rotten did you choose? Will Jeremiah be convinced or will their actions be in vain? Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Uh huh-Nigel, A puritan? Nigel and Nick go home to their small house, and on the way Nick encounters Shylock the Jew. Hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," SOMETHING ROTTEN is a joyously outrageous entertainment and an irresistible ode to the . proto-feminist wife and Brooks Ashmanskas as Brother Jeremiah, Portia's literally Puritanical but clearly closeted father . (Nick, Nigel, Troupe), Right Hand Man, All (Bea w/ Nick to read), NICK & NIGEL - pg 7 & 8 (Cut Robins lines), NIGEL & PORTIA - pg 43 & 44, NIGEL - speech pg 100 (Nick please just listento to sleep perchance to dream.), God I Hate Shakespeare,mm. "[2] The developmental lab took place in New York City in October 2014 with Casey Nicholaw as director and choreographer.[3]. In a rage, Nick goes back to Nostradamus with what he has left of the money he stole from the Money Box. SOMETHING ROTTEN! Seeking a great comedic who sings. 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." Renaissance regular Leah Gesouras is back as Beatrice, Nick's wife. And have ROBIN say that line, God I Hate Shakespeare,mm. Will is also shown to be very persuasive, especially when it comes to gullible fans. When a soothsayer mistakes Hamlet for Omelette the Musical, chaos ensues, resulting in a very funny conclusion. And what role are you auditioning for? The musical opens with the Minstrel welcoming the audience to the English Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). 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. Something Rotten! Gullible fans such as Nigel Bottom. 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". Nigel has just met Portia, a Puritan and the daughter of Brother Jeremiah, and they immediately fall in love. (Minstrel + Ensemble), TROUPE - pg 99 & 100 Start Nigel Im still working. End -" Its better than Shakespeare". is a musical comedy with a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. As Nigel sleeps, Nick faces the real reason he hates Shakespeare: "the Bard" makes Nick feel self-conscious ("God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)"). 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. [Brother Jeremiah:] She's the daughter of a preacher man [Puritans:] Whoo! 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. Bea: Megan Bartlett A Puritan with deeply repressed homoerotic tendencies. As the Good Book Says. Bea tells him how she could help them out, but Nick is ambivalent ("Right Hand Man"). The troupe performs a song for Lord Clapham, who is disgusted and deserts the troupe. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, SOMETHING ROTTEN! I found it offputting. Another positive of "Something Rotten," Woodill said, is the tap dancing. That's it. I haven't seen the show, but the writer is describing "pansy humor" that would have been common in the 1930s or 1970s (the intervening years being ones in which homosexuality was hardly mentioned at all). Chaviano will be making his Renaissance debut. but Brother Jeremiah is a complicated man who brings immediate and necessary laughter to the show . The 2015 Original Broadway cast recording, and the piano-vocal selections Evening Show Musical - Main Stage Theatre. I would use the term "gay panic humor" to mean jokes about how nervous--or "panicked"--homosexuality makes straight men. Ryan Citrino and Lukas Chaviano play Nick and Nigel Bottom, respectively. 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. Seeking traditional dancers and quirky character types who are strong singers and dancers (must tap) Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell | Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick | Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick . "It's a fun time the whole way through," Citrino said. Nigel is not very happy with "Omelette" and claims that it doesn't feel right. Shylock has become their new investor, though they cannot find a title that would make his role legal. Nico Jaochico Bea, Nick's wife, tells them the events of her day and how she acquired their dinner as she serves it. She is very supportive of their careers, but she also knows that they need money to support themselves. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. He holds a grudge against Shakespeare. 23 March 2015, Broadway first preview . She renounces her father's ideals and joins the Bottoms, Shylock, and Nostradamus in exile. Directed by Chris Brindley Music Direction by Bethany Aiken Choreography by Caroline Workman. Chris Poston When you first meet Nick, you discover that he is a struggling writer who is hidden in the shadow of The Bard, aka Shakespeare. He heard about "Something Rotten" from a friend, who raved about the Ren experience. Melissa Felps (Portia), Jeffrey Izquierdo-Malon (Nostradamus), Jason Blackburn (Brother Jeremiah), Robert Doyle (Shylock/Lord Claphon), Chris Moore (Minstrel), and Mara Bollini, Kent Coiffel, Brittany Hester, Ian McCreary, Maggie Nold . They/them. Join the StageAgent community January 14-29, 2023 The story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who . Nostradamus: Glen Riggs A local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time. Tickets: From $15 to $39. THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. Nigel is not very happy with "Omelette" and claims that it doesn't feel right. 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. 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. Brother Jeremiah - J. Michael Beech Lord Clapham - Dennis Delamar Shylock - Hank West Ensemble Charlton Alicea Tapp Jassi Bynum Bart Copeland Autumn Cravens . Brother Jeremiah then runs in to find a drunk Portia and once again admonishes Nigel. 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. July 15-August 14, 2022 Book By Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick | Directed by Scott Ford | Choreography by Hannah Weinberg-Goerger 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. (22) March 23rd 2015, Broadway Unknown ~ MP3, untracked . Seeking a great comedic actor that sings and dances very well. Actually, we too were bugged by the rampant gay-panic humor in SOMETHING ROTTEN. Later, Nick meets Nigel on the street. Are you mad? On top of that, she's pregnant. Osvaldo Mora It's escapist for me. He is a very clumsy man who often gets nervous and stutters when he's really nervous. 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." A spy tells him that the brothers are trying to steal Shakespeare's upcoming hit. He tries to keep Portia away from Nigel, but it usually doesn't work. "There is no doubt that Brother Jeremiah is a one joke character, and that joke is that he's a closet homosexual.". Amber Gee He is completely disapproving of Portia's relationship with Nigel. Something Rotten! Breakdown: Nick, or Nicholas, Bottom is the protagonist in Something Rotten! New Play Festival Spring 2023 - Audition Sign Up Sheet. Lord Clapham leaves, telling the brothers he is stopping their funds unless they have another play by the next morning. Something Rotten! Breakdown: Nostradamus is the soothsayer that Nick goes to in Something Rotten!. Students of Jordan-Elbridge High School will perform "Something Rotten" this March. He and the troupe prepare for the show ("Something Rotten!"). 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]. [5], The show also launched a Non-Equity national tour beginning on September 19, 2018 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, Georgia. More information: Visit . A militant Puritan, and the father of Portia, a ", VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage, McClure, Kritzer, Brightman, & Iglehart to Lead SPAMALOT. "Thanks to an amazing cast and this hilarious material, our rehearsals have been nonstop laughter from beginning to end," director Michael Thomas said. In the park, Shakespeare performs for the people ("Will Power"). Brothers, Nick and Nigel, are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of William Shakespeare, the Renaissance Rockstar. 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. Sheri Gross We. I should have a Les Mis one up soon and maybe a Hamilton one I'm not sure yet :). Nostradamus agrees to help Nick further with the creation of the musical, as he is sure it's going to be a big hit. is a historical fiction, musical comedy. Portia: Tori Speed do u know who her father is?-Nick, You really want that guy giving a speech at ur wedding reception-Nick and more. Overall, Nick is a very desperate and jealous character, but he is still one of the funniest characters in the show. While her character doesn't do any tapping, it's a skill she learned at the age of 3. Read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to get more information and learn how to set up your preferences. He dislikes everything about him, and he goes as far as insulting his brother's taste in Shakespeare's works. Something Rotten! It is witty and smart about its inside jokes, forcing you to stay attentive to every throwaway line and visual gag which skewer everything from Webster and Spenser toLes MizandDreamgirls. "[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. Ethan Hawke, 2000; Campbell Scott, 2001; Adrian Lester, 2002; The book Shakespeare's London: Everyday Life in London 1580-1616 Kate Reinders (Portia), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel/Snug), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham/Eyepatch Man) First Preview! 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. to read our character analysis for Brother Jeremiah and unlock other amazing theatre resources! I had no problem with this joke whatsoever and I'm in the supposedly affected group. ", That could also describe "Something Rotten.". But the play is also making fun of him for being so homophobic. He claims that plays preach the "devils work" and that poems and other forms of art succumb people to sin. Meghan Hornbacker They finally joined with John OFarrell to write several songs and presented those songs and a treatment to the producer Kevin McCollum in 2010. She says that they always wanted a new country house and they are getting a house in a new country. The news outrages Nick, as Shakespeare has already done "Richard III", and the thought of going backwards seems absurd to him. Paapa Essiedu, 2016; Michelle Terry, 2018 [Brother Jeremiah:] He's a writer, doing what he can [Puritans:] What he can! I'm including the exclamation point because that's the exact title of the show). New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. 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It was directed by Sean Foley and Jim Arnold and choreographed by Carrie-Ann Ingrouille.[11]. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more characters from Set in 1595, Something Rotten! Towards the end of the number, Shakespeare reveals himself and sues the brothers. More information: Visit rentickets.org or call 419-522-2726. Something Rotten is the loving roast master of Broadway. She said the relationship helps her Puritan character come out of her shell. 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). Breakdown: Brother Jeremiah is the Puritan father of Portia and secondary antagonist in Something Rotten!. When Portia and Nigel bump into each other, they fall in love at first sight. : NICK: 30 to 40s, male. 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). What we felt at SOMETHING ROTTEN didn't rise to the level of being offended per se, more like being bummed out that this vein of comedy still has such a life in 2015. Nigel goes into the theatre the next day and tells Nick about his new improvements. An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. NICK: A puritan? Something Rotten! Something Rotten! Portia then arrives, having escaped the tower. Andrew Kracht Shakespeare loves the attention from all of his adoring fans and he loves the pleasures that come along with fame. It was illegal at that time to hire a Jew for much, so when Nick is forced to hire him, he has to watch out or he could be hanged, Shakespeare's Valet: literally how it sounds. Written by Anita Martin. on June 2, 2015 in digital music stores and July 17, 2015 on CD.[13]. NOSTRADAMUS - pg 24 ("Did I hear a need - pg 27, A Musical, mm. Portia then arrives, having escaped the tower. When he got the role of Nigel, Chaviano hopped in his 2006 Honda Pilot and made the trek north. Matthew Baker. Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and a Grammy for its original cast recording. Lord Clapham: Bob Stratton The 2017 Stage Grok interview with the Kirkpatrick Brothers about 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. and "Make an Omelette" are combined into one track because of the brevity of the former. Actually been a poster since 2004. (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. 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". Something Rotten! Continued Shrek the Musical Leah Gum Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Breakdown: Portia is the only daughter of Brother Jeremiah and the love interest to Nigel Bottom. Armored Closet Gay: Brother Jeremiah portrays himself as a staunch Puritan, if only to hide the fact that he's really, really homosexual (or, judging by the fact he has a daughter, bisexual). Nigel has just met Portia, the daughter of Brother Jeremiah; they immediately fall in love.
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