Something Rotten!

Mar 03, 2023 to Mar 11, 2023
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wanye Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by Jonathan Hadley
Location: 
E.C. Mabie Theatre

 

1595, London: Nick Bottom longs to write a hit play with his brother Nigel and break out of the shadow of The Bard. Hiring a soothsayer, Nick learns that the most fantastic thing that will ever grace the stage is something called “a musical!” When Nick desires more and more insight into what will make his show a success, and Nigel discovers a forbidden love, the brothers must discover the meaning of “to thine own self be true.” Something Rotten—the 2015 hit musical by Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick, and John O’Farrell—combines Shakespeare and musical theatre to create a joyful, hilarious, tap-happy satire about authenticity and dreaming big in Renaissance England.

Please be advised that this performance includes haze, some strong language, and some sexual innuendos.
Also, please be advised that no bears, chickens, or eggs were harmed during the making of this show.

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Cast

 
Role Name
Nick Brandon Burkhardt*
Nigel Cullen Asbery*
Bea Samantha Mayer*
Portia Alice Conroy*
Shakespeare Jacob Licht*
Nostradamus Brody Ohm*
Brother Jeremiah Alex Granfield*
Shylock  Margaret Schafer*
Lady Clapham | Bea U/S Virginia Muturi*
Minstrel | Bea U/S Andelyn Sunderman*
Peter Quince | Nigel U/S Neil Smithson*
Robin Kylen Phillips*
Tom | Nick U/S Joey Lepire*
Snug Nicolette Mayer*
Francis Ellie Turk*
Troupe Member Tony Nguyen*
Ensemble | Portia U/S Helaina Kalman*
Ensemble | Minstrel U/S Niyati Despande*
Ensemble | Shakespeare U/S Ian Olderog*
Ensemble Jasper Rood*
Ensemble Kayce Drevline*
Ensemble Kate Tonn*
Ensemble Sophia Kilburg*
Ensemble  Alice Beberdick*
Ensemble Ashley Migliore*

Creative Team

 
Title Name
Director Jonathan Hadley
Music Director Mark Bruckner
Choreographer Sabrina Duke*
Scenic Designer R. Eric Stone***
Costume Designer Kaelen Novak
Lighting Designer Alastair Sigala Ramirez
Intimacy Choreographer Owen Brightman
Vocal Coach Katie Gucik
Stage Manager Elizabeth Sarsfield*
Dramaturg Emma Kohlenburg*
Audio Engineer Bri Atwood
Rehearsal Accompaniment and Keyboard Mariya Akhadjanova
Rehearsal Accompaniment Halie Augustus
Percussion McKenna Blenk
Cello Madison Brady*
Keyboard Laura Goddard
Bass Askar Khaetov
Trumpet, Flugelhorn Joanna Leston*
Reeds, Piccolo Ryan MacDonald
Guitar Carlie Mallicoat
Trombone Ty Waters
Assistant Director  Sarah Gazdowicz
Assistant Costume Designer Abigail Garraty
Assistant Lighting Designer Jackson Kopesky*
Assistant Stage Manager Dorothy Craven*
Assistant Stage Manager Emma Merkes*
Assistant Dramaturg Siheng Nie
Assistant Conductor Alex Arellano

*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.

***Member of the United Scenic Artists, Local 829.

Something Rotten!
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Daily Iowan

Link to the Daily Iowan article about SOMETHING ROTTEN!.

Production Photos

Photos courtesy of R. Eric Stone

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