At this point in the show however, you have no idea who she is or what her role in the show is. Brother Jeremiah | Something Rotten! Gullible fans such as Nigel Bottom. "It's really one big love letter to musical theater.". 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". For tickets, $12 to $34, call 216-521-2540, ext. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more characters from Portia and Nigel set out to show him that love and art aren't bad things, and they're actually good ones. Director: Brian Olkowski "[14] The TheaterMania reviewer noted that the song "A Musical" "encapsulates the entire book-musical form in six hilarious minutes. Citrino has recently been working on a cruise ship. Set in the 1590's, 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". And it went nowhere. Shakespeare shows the stress he faces while trying to write hits and manage his fame ("Hard to Be the Bard"). But the play is also making fun of him for being so homophobic. Shylock expresses a desire to help fund the troupe, but Nick rejects him as it is illegal to employ a Jew. An adorably quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. They then meet up and discuss their love of poetry (I Love the Way). Please see below for sides, printed copies will be available at the callback. Thespian Troupe 4982 served up comedic rhythm and fun. It was directed by Sean Foley and Jim Arnold and choreographed by Carrie-Ann Ingrouille.[11]. Brother Jeremiah: Jordan Smith 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.. I loved Something Rotten. The book Shakespeare's London: Everyday Life in London 1580-1616 Brother Jeremiah interrupts the lovers and takes Portia away to be imprisoned in a tower for disobeying. That is the plot of "Something Rotten," the latest production from the Renaissance Theatre, set to run the next two weekends. Brother Jeremiah - Dave Landis Ensemble: Crystal Brothers, Mateo Calvo, Jordan Cardell, Cameron Crawford, Jasmine Gillenwaters, Andrew Hatfield, Alex Hutchison, Brandon King, Ty Lendermon, Samantha Miller, Cody Wayne Morris, Daniel Stuart Nelson, Shelbi Sellers, Haley Wilson Swings: Snowden Farnsworth, Courtney Noisette THE CREATIVE TEAM 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.". Portia! Nico Jaochico Nick tells him that he shouldn't pursue her because she is a Puritan. [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. Tom Farris, Amanda Ross Portia knows that Jeremiah is completely disapproving of her affairs, much less her relationship with Nigel. Bea tells him how she could help them out, but Nick is ambivalent ("Right Hand Man"). Most people aren't offended, except by the been-there-done-that-ness of it all. haterobics said: "Something sucking a lot doesn't sound negative to the gays. They finally joined with John OFarrell to write several songs and presented those songs and a treatment to the producer Kevin McCollum in 2010. The Bottom Brothers set out to write the world's very first musical. is a love letter to the sequined, splashy, and spectacular form called the musical. is a historical fiction, musical comedy. 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 . Hamilton22 said: "I don't know why gays would want to come see it.". , Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Cichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel) Music Theatre International's Something Rotten! She dresses up as a man to save the day. Nigel sneaks out to London Bridge to see Portia, where he reads her another poem about his love for her. A militant Puritan, and the father of Portia, a He rants about his hatred of Shakespeare to the troupe members, who are horrified ("God, I Hate Shakespeare"). Long Beach, CA, The Mousetrap Nostradamus: Glen Riggs Shakespeare shows the stress he faces while trying to write hits and manage his fame ("Hard To Be The Bard"). Lord Clapham, a patron who trusts the brothers and raises funds for their troupe, enters to announce that Shakespeare is doing "Richard II". Later on in the show, you discover that she's the daughter of Jeremiah, but she's nothing like him. SOMETHING ROTTEN START: 1/2 BROTHER JEREMIAH Side 2 of 2. In court, Shylock, Nick, Nigel, and Nostradamus are on trial and Nick is sentenced to beheading. Sitemap, Shakespeare's London: Everyday Life in London 1580-1616. 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. Later, Nick meets Nigel on the street. Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring SomeTHING ROTTEN! Nigel goes into the theatre the next day and tells Nick about his new improvements. Nostradamus messes his future telling up and tells him that the show will be called Omelette. Lord Clapham leaves, telling the brothers he is stopping their funds unless they have another play by the next morning. The show launched a US national tour with previews at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, New York on January 10, 2017, before officially opening at the Boston Opera House on January 17. As Nigel sleeps, Nick faces the real reason he hates Shakespeare: "The Bard" makes Nick feel self-conscious ("God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)"). "This is one of the funniest collections of actors ever to grace our stage. Nick hears about the opening of Shakespeare's new masterpiece,Hamlet, to which Nostradamus replies "I was this close". He and the troupe prepare for the show ("Something Rotten!"). Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. The most interesting Hamlets: Laurence Olivier, 1948; John Gielgud, 1951; Seeking a great comedic who sings. She is very supportive of their careers, but she also knows that they need money to support themselves. Auditions Nick sets out to write Omelette the musical, believing that he is going the be the new Shakespeare of the time. follows brothers Nick and Nigel as they try to top Shakespeare's plays with their own acting troupe. Leah Gum Portia's father. 1 41. Something Rotten! Kad said: "I didn't think the humor was gay panicky, just obvious and tired. The troupe performs a song for Lord Clapham, who is disgusted and deserts the troupe. The musical opens with the Minstrel welcoming the audience to the English Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). :snowflake: Snowy Sunny :snowflake: [mini Hiatus]. Strong performances were also given by the actors playing Brother Jeremiah (Scott Cote) and Thomas Nostradamus (Blake Hammond). 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. Role: Antagonist (mainly appears in Act 2). The news outrages Nick, as Shakespeare has already done "Richard III", and the thought of going backwards seems absurd to him. After bumping into Portia, the daughter of Brother Jeremiah, he instantly falls in love with her, and the feelings are mutual with her. Osvaldo Mora Chris Poston 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. "Toby Belch" arrives at the theatre and is hired for the company. : 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 . Brother Jeremiah Lines (Something Rotten) How do you want to study today? [6] In June 2019, the show played a short run of June 930 at the Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater in Seoul, Korea, marking the final destination on the tour. The Puritans leave and Nick tells Nigel what the soothsayer said, but neglects to tell him that it was not Nick's own idea. is a historical fiction, musical comedy. I'm including the exclamation point because that's the exact title of the show). I found it offputting. When Nick and Nigel Bottom decide their theatre troupe rivals that of William Shakespeare the best way to beat him is to hire a soothsayer and write a musical about Eggs right? http://howlround.com/exploring-gay-panic-humor-in-broadway-s-something-rotten, "This is Stoppard viaShrek, Gilbert & Sullivan viaSouth Park. SOMETHING ROTTEN! When some of the actors become suspicious of Nostradamus and why he is at their theatre, Nick lies and says that Nostradamus is an actor. Brother Jeremiah's passionate but dorky daughter. 9 52. THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. (Nick, Nigel, Troupe), I Love the Way, All (Portia and Nigel), BROTHER JEREMIAH - speech on page 35 (cut Nicks line). to read our character analysis for Brother Jeremiah and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. This is Something Rotten!, the Tony-winning Broadway musical that indirectly ties William Shakespeare to the American musical. Bea, Nick's wife, tells them the events of her day and how she acquired their dinner as she serves it. Not Honey Nut Scooters. And have ROBIN say that line, NICK & NIGEL - pg 7 & 8 (Cut Robins lines), BEA (& NICK) - pg 16 - pg 18, A Musical, mm. I see the light [BROTHER JEREMIAH/PURITANS] You've changed how I'm (He's) thinkin' Cause I (He) was. CALLBACK LIST - Each person is called for both the Dance and the Singing Callback. on June 2, 2015 in digital music stores and July 17, 2015 on CD.[13]. "There is no doubt that Brother Jeremiah is a one joke character, and that joke is that he's a closet homosexual.". "It's a fun time the whole way through," Citrino said. She is a strong leader and a powerful woman who is quite persuasive when she wants to be. Bankhead Theater Livermore, CA 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." An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. They're looking to be offended, not reacting to a specific offense. Meanwhile, the troupe is rehearsing "Omelette: The Musical" ("It's Eggs!"). New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Jan 15, 22, 28, 29 at 2:00 PM They get into a huge argument and Shakespeare tries to take advantage of their squabble to get his hit ("To Thine Own Self"). This story is part of a series of articles spotlighting Thespian troupes and the shows that earned them 2020 International Thespian Festival . This hilarious musical features unforgettable song-and-dance numbers and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters. 1 39. Nick also becomes desperate because now his wife Bea trying to get a job and none of the other women have jobs. He holds a grudge against Shakespeare. Photo courtesy of Holly Stanfield. The show includes references to numerous musicals. Nigel Bottom: Austin Andrade The musical opens with "The Minstrel" welcoming the audience to the European Renaissance ("Welcome to the Renaissance"). Shakespeare asks to read Nigel's journal of poems and writings, but Nick runs in with Shylock and chastises Shakespeare for trying to steal Nigel's ideas, as well as reprimanding Nigel for his naivet. . 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. Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. Richard Burton, 1964; Grigori Kozintsev, 1964; 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". We would love to hear all about it in the comments! Portia: Tori Speed They set out to break new ground by writing the first musical comedy. "This is a really fun role because he's so over the top. Good question, SweetLips, given the examples provided in the linked essay. Nick is convinced that Shakespeare steals shows, as supported by the fact that Nick and Nigel (the Bottom Brothers) were writing Richard II and Shakespeare wrote Richard II shortly after. 8:00p-9:30p - TB 172 - Please come in movement clothes, no tap shoes required. Lord Clapham leaves, telling the brothers he is stopping their funds unless they have another play by the next morning. Despite Nick's arguments, Bea goes out to do jobs that Nick claims are for men. He is completely disapproving of Portia's relationship with Nigel. They are rehearsing for their upcoming play "Richard II", whileWilliam Shakespeare (referred to as "The Bard") is openingRomeo and Juliet. They/them. Shrek the Musical Nigel sits down to try to write a new play. He tells the audience that "not everybody is getting what he wants", referring to Nick Bottom, who runs a theatre troupe with his brother Nigel. John O'Farrell do u know who her father is?-Nick, You really want that guy giving a speech at ur wedding reception-Nick and more. The show is so silly it's really hard to take anything seriously or be offended by its content. The wonderful book The Friendly Shakespeare In the park, Shakespeare performs for the people ("Will Power"). Portia then arrives, having escaped the tower. More information: Visit . The two could pass for brothers in real life. "Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be.". Something Rotten!.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. "He wants to be a bigger celebrity than Shakespeare.". Continued We only provide suggested audition monologues or songs for an individual character if our system finds content that matches a character's traits. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. However, when a Broadway theatre became available, Kevin McCollum decided to open the show without the Seattle tryout. In the midst of all this excitement, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are trying to keep their acting company afloat. Something Rotten! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John OFarrell, Something Rotten! "Nick comes to Nostradamus hoping to find out what the future of theater is, so he can get a leg up on Shakespeare," Roberts said. Two brothers set out to write the world's first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty . 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 Will Portia be able to convince her father that she should be with Nigel or will her efforts be in vain? That's a separate question. Something Rotten - Broadway - July 18, 2016 - MP3 Untracked - stuff-and-shenanigans master cast: Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Will Chase (Shakespeare), Leslie Kritzer (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Catherine Brunell (Portia), Andre Ward (Minstrel) Music Director: Jed da Roza Shakespeare loves the attention from all of his adoring fans and he loves the pleasures that come along with fame. It is met with screams of laughter. Breakdown: Nostradamus is the soothsayer that Nick goes to in Something Rotten!. "I have been going around from gig to gig," Chaviano said. Director Scott Miller's blog, "The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre" about New Line's creative process. The iconic example is the "Not That There's Anything Wrong with That" episode of SEINFELD. I don't know anything about gay panic humor but Something Rotten sucked so much. 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. Ghostlight Records released the Original Broadway Cast Album of Something Rotten! Wayne Kirkpatrick, Late 40s to late 50s. He asks Nostradamus what Shakespeare's new hit is going to be. Nick thinks it is ridiculous but quickly warms up to the idea ("A Musical"). Before Nick and Shakespeare erupt into blows, Brother Jeremiah arrives to retrieve Portia, who has been- drinking alco Her father takes her away in a rage. Something Rotten! "His daughter is falling in love with Nigel Bottom, which is a horrible thing to him. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. A militant Puritan, and the father of Portia, a. "I'm proud to say I'm a working actor. Chriistopher Plummer, 1966; Nicol Williamson, 1969; Not quite offensive because I don't think it's my place to be offended. is a hysterical, joyous celebration of everything you love about Broadway. 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)). 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. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Junie Bs Essential Survival Guide to School, NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition. He heard about "Something Rotten" from a friend, who raved about the Ren experience. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Uh huh-Nigel, A puritan? The translation was by Calle Norln. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Something Rotten! Results may vary. David Tennant, 2009; Maxine Peake, 2014; In court, Shylock, Nick, Nigel, and Nostradamus are on trial and Nick is sentenced to beheading. Tickets 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 . [7], A Swedish-language production ran from November 8, 2018 to March 3, 2019 at the Wermland Opera in Karlstad, Sweden, directed by Markus Virta. was expected to have a pre-Broadway tryout at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington, in April 2015. The troupe performs a song for Lord Clapham (The Black Death), who is disgusted and deserts the troupe. Paapa Essiedu, 2016; Michelle Terry, 2018 Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers who run a failing theatre troupe in the year 1590. Later, Nick meets Nigel on the street. A spy tells him that the brothers are trying to steal Shakespeare's upcoming hit. He is surprised to learn that his hit is about eggs. Shakespeare's Richard II was obviously a hit compared to Nick's. is a musical comedy with a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. and "Make an Omelette" are combined into one track because of the brevity of the former. New York, NY, Linda Ray Mabie Theatre Friday, March 3, 2023 - 8:00pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 8:00pm Such humor has become the go-to substitute now that the old fag jokes are no longer politically correct (or funny). [8], A South Korean production in Korean was scheduled to run from 7 August 2020 to 18 October 2020 at the Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater. Bea is a very thoughtful person when it comes to her husband and his brother. In his desperate times, he seeks a soothsayer to tell him the future in theater, and the soothsayer, Nostradamus, tells him that musicals will be he next big thing. You have to see the show to understand.) She is first introduced in the first song Welcome to the Renaissance calling the Elizabethans "a bunch of heathens headed straight for you know where" with her father Brother Jeremiah. [10], The musical played at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in October 2021. Towards the end of the number, Shakespeare reveals himself and sues the brothers. Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers who run a failing theatre troupe in the year 1590. Choreographer: Meghan Hornbacker, Shakespeare: Tommy Lassiter The Bechdel Test is a measure of women's representation in media. She has made a deal with Shakespeare that they will be exiled to America ("To Thine Own Self (Reprise)"). . is the hilarious, brand-new musical directed and choreographed by theatre legend Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin).Set in the 1590's, Something Rotten! ', " 'Something Rotten!' Towards the end of the number, Shakespeare reveals himself and sues the brothers. She renounces her father's ideals and joins the Bottoms, Shylock, and Nostradamus in exile. March 23rd, 2015 [Broadway] Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (William Shakespeare), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea Bottom), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lorde Clapham/Judge), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel)Notes: First Preview "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? Portia sneaks out to see him, and they discover more about their similarities ("I Love the Way"). Have to take the rest of this piece with a grain of salt now. [Brother Jeremiah:] She's the daughter of a preacher man [Puritans:] Whoo! Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway! but Brother Jeremiah is a complicated man who brings immediate and necessary laughter to the show . An excited Shakespeare decides to disguise himself as "Toby Belch" and audition for the brothers' troupe in order to steal the play. "Toby Belch" arrives at the theatre and is hired for the company. 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. Tickets: From $15 to $39. "She will do anything to help her husband make coin. is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, . [1], Something Rotten! Nick hears about the opening of Shakespeare's new masterpiece, Hamlet, to which Nostradamus replies "I was this close". 23 March 2015, Broadway first preview . Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. They are saving for a better life, and when Nick tries to open the Money Box, Bea smacks his hand away. Shylock: Elmer Strasser, Peter Quince: Osvaldo Mora (u/s Nigel) Someone said to me "it's a show for 'Kathy Griffin's gays.'" 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. We don't want to go see it. When Portia and Nigel bump into each other, they fall in love at first sight. It's escapist for me. Something Rotten! Nigel goes into the theatre the next day and tells Nick about his new improvements. 1 41. Bea enters, disguised as a lawyer, and makes Nick confess that he stole from the Money Box. A writer. Lord Clapham/Judge . is an homage to musical theater and the great bard, William Shakespeare. There is no doubt that Brother Jeremiah is a one joke character, and that joke is that he's a closet homosexual. 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 the Black Death. a non profit - 501 (c) 3 corporation. Ensemble- Various ages/ethnicities. Shelly McDowell of a raging homo but is somehow a harmless ridiculous wink wink [always rather un-attractive] buffoon who succeeds in getting everyone[most] onside. His full name is "Thomas Nostradamus" as revealed when Nick confuses him for /the/ Nostradamus. Nigel has just met Portia, the daughter of Brother Jeremiah; they immediately fall in love. Name: Brother Jeremiah Role: Secondary Antagonist Breakdown: Brother Jeremiah is the Puritan father of Portia and secondary antagonist in Something Rotten!. 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. Ryan Citrino and Lukas Chaviano play Nick and Nigel Bottom, respectively. appears courtesy of Fifth Third Bank Broadway in . Something Rotten is the loving roast master of Broadway. September 19, 2018. 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. In a rage, Nick goes back to Nostradamus with what he has left of the money he stole from the Money Box. Something Rotten. 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. He tells the audience that "not everybody is getting what he wants", referring to Nick Bottom, who runs a theatre troupe with his brother Nigel. So I don't know why gays would want to come see it. Nick Bottom: Matt Skinner Nigel asks the messenger if Portia can be his "plus one". Brother Jeremiah - J. Michael Beech Lord Clapham - Dennis Delamar Shylock - Hank West Ensemble Charlton Alicea Tapp Jassi Bynum Bart Copeland Autumn Cravens . Mel Brooks is the King or Queen creator of the central male character having all the obvious inflections[?] Nigel asks the messenger if Portia can be his "plus one". Evening Show Musical - Main Stage Theatre. ARTc3 formerly ARTc. Something sucking a lot doesn't sound negative to the gays. January 14-29, 2023 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.