Something Rotten
The Funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years!
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Why see Something Rotten?
Shakespeare's Rivals Create the World's First Musical in 'Something Rotten'
The 10 time Tony Award-nominated musical Something Rotten comes to Chicago's Marriott Theatre. The hilarious musical comedy which sees two brothers create the world's first musical was a hit as soon as it premiered.
When brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom want to create a hit play, better than anything that poser William Shakespeare has produced! On consulting a local prophet, they discover that their masterwork will be made up of simultaneous singing, dancing and acting - the world's very first musical! Will this new artform put the Bottom brothers on the map, or are they destined to play second fiddle to Shakespeare forever? Don't miss this buoyant and silly musical full of jokes, laughter and just a tiny bit of romance!
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours 35 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
Dates
Finished Oct 20, 2019
Reviews
Customer reviews
3 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Antoinette Thiele
Very funny!
I had no idea what this musical was going to be about (didn't do the homework I usually do), but soon found out. The few story plots were easy to follow and quite funny and enjoyable. I would say that the playwright was quite genius incorporating the various well-known musicals in the plot and treating us to a great music and dance. The beautiful costumes representing the Renaissance times were a visual treat and the young actors wearing them were so very talented! This musical takes my award for best of the season, so far! Hoping to see it again and bring others with me! ... Read more
lb
amazingly funny
this is an entertaining play that we thoroughly enjoyed. we will probably see it again. All the actors and actresses were exceptional. ... Read more
Anne Faber
Clever and hilarious
I’ve seen it twice and will see it again. Clever concept, great songs, great energy, great dancing. I loved it. And the cast is so young to be so talented. I gave the OBC recording to my grandson for Xmas and he falls asleep to it most nights. He says “I don’t know if it’s stupid or genius but I love itâ€. I’m definitely taking him. ... Read more
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