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Something Rotten

Something Rotten at Woodland Opera House

Why see Something Rotten?

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A ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical, Something Rotten! is the hilarious musical comedy that sees two brothers vie against Shakespeare to create the world's first musical. Full of joy and wit, this riotous hit is a loving send-up of both The Bard's and Broadway's greatest hits, riffing on everything from Hamlet to Les Miserables.

What is the story?

It's tough being a playwright in Elizabethan England, not least because a certain pompous (but honestly rather dashing) rascal called William Shakespeare is hogging all the limelight. Comedies, tragedies, histories...you name it, and he can write it. So what are struggling thesps The Bottom Brothers to do? Well, in their desperation they seek the advice of an aged soothsayer, who advises them to try their hand at a whole new kind of theatrical show - a play that incorporates song and dance numbers!

So the Bottoms begin creating Omelette, the world's first-ever musical. Unfortunately, things don't quite go to plan, especially when that bounder Shakespeare begins poking his nose in.

Key Information

Audience

Contains comedic situations, some suggestive humor, and mild language.

Run Time

Two hours and 25 minutes with one interval

Dates

Jun 13 - 28, 2025

Upcoming Performances

Reviews

Customer reviews

Scott Law

This show was great!!

Saw the opening show last night (1/17/17) at the Boston Opera House and loved it. The cast was absolutely fantastic, I was very impressed. A feel good fun time musical that will have your toe tapping and laughing at all the references to other classic musicals. Great theatre. ... Read more

A Bottom brothers fan...

Something Delightful!

Great show to start out the Broadway season in Milwaukee. If you love musicals and song and dace, you’ll love this show. Quality voices, quality dancing, quality characters and quality fun! A musical about Shakespeare - what’s not to like? Go to this quality production and just have fun! ... Read more

Philippe Cherruault

Something rotten

Fantastic show very funy with a lot of energy. The cast seem me to have a lot of fun. It’s one of the best show I did see this year. I do recommend to see it. I would not mind to see it again. ... Read more
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