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Something Rotten! is a musical comedy with a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare .
- Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick
- 1595, South London
- Karey Kirkpatrick, John O'Farrell
Mar 7, 2017 · That’s the plot of Something Rotten, a new musical that opened on Broadway in 2015. Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick (also brothers!) are the co-authors, along with John Farrell. On the Folger’s Shakespeare Unlimited podcast, Karey and Wayne share more about Something Rotten, their perspective on Shakespeare, and how it all came together.
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Something Rotten! in Norfolk at Odu University Theatre 2024
Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something R...
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SOMETHING ROTTEN! Comes to The Barn Theatre
The Barn Theatre in Montville, NJ will conclude their 96th Season with the 10-time Tony nominated mu...
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Jun 21, 2021 · byTricia DespresJune 21, 2021, 9:13 am. Fifty-four songs. Videos by American Songwriter. Brothers Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick lovingly created a total of fifty-four songs for their 2015...
May 15, 2022 · Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn. Produced by Cathy Lutts and Kristen Vincenty. April 28- May 15, 2022. 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 rock star known as "The Bard."
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 comedy in at least 400 years".
ABOUT THE SHOW. Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! 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 ...
