⭐ Get ready for a musical comedy like no other! Something Rotten! is the outrageous, crowd-pleasing Broadway hit that asks the question: What if Shakespeare had competition? Full of show-stopping numbers, wild characters, and Renaissance ridiculousness, this is one must-see musical in Orange County you don’t want to miss!

 

Highlights

🎭 Hysterical hit Broadway musical comes to life in Westminster

🎶 Big song-and-dance numbers that parody and celebrate musical theater

📜 A witty, fast-paced story set in Shakespearean times — with a twist

🤣 Perfect for fans of comedy, musicals, and classic theatre with a modern spin

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General Info

📅 Dates and times: Performances run June 27 – July 20, 2025 (no show on 7/4)

📍 Location: Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683

⏳ Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including one intermission)

👤 Age recommendation: Suitable for ages 10+ due to some comedic innuendo

♿ Accessibility: Venue is ADA compliant

❓ For more information, please visit rosecentertheater.com/plan-your-visit

🪑 Seats are reserved — book early for the best availability

 

Description

Welcome to the Renaissance! From the brilliant minds of Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, with music and lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick, comes the Tony-nominated musical sensation Something Rotten!

 

Set in 1595, the story follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, struggling playwrights desperate to outshine the wildly popular William Shakespeare. When a soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world’s very first musical.

 

What follows is a laugh-out-loud mashup of mistaken identities, outrageous performances, over-the-top production numbers, and references to dozens of Broadway classics. Whether you're a Shakespeare fan, a musical lover, or just in the mood for a night of belly laughs and Broadway flair — this show is for you.

 

Get your tickets now for Something Rotten! at the Rose Center Theater — where the Renaissance takes center stage!

 

Book by JOHN O’FARRELL & KAREY KIRKPATRICK

Music & Lyrics by KAREY & WAYNE KIRKPATRICK

Director & Musical Director TIM NELSON

Choreographers JENNIFER MATTHEWS & DIANE MAKAS

Technical Director CHRIS CAPUTO