“Something Rotten!” will be the first show of the 2022-23 season for Theatre Group at SBCC. The musical, which runs July 6-23 in the Garvin Theatre, is directed by Katie Laris, with musical direction by David Potter, and choreography by Christina McCarthy.
The book “Something Rotten!” was written by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, and conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick.
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 rockstar known as “The Bard.”
When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. 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.
“Something Rotten!” features Leesa Beck, Roz Borah, Hannah Brudney, Milo Bustany, Lizzy Butler, Jenni Coletta, Bridget DeVine, Nick Ehlen, Austin Escamilla, Tristan Fleming, Sarah Kondas, Marilee Larned, Rod Lathim, Isaac Lewis, Andrew Miller, Will Muse, Stuart Orenstein, Robby Pallad, Will Roberts, Hannah Robinson,, Daniel Sabraw, Nicholis Sheley, Willie Simpson, Lucia Ramirez Solano, CJ Smith, Madeira Thomas, Madeleine Thomas and Ben Watkins.
Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Previews are at 5:30 p.m. July 6-7. The 2 p.m. show on Sunday, July 10 will be live-captioned for people with hearing loss.
Prices are: Previews, $18 general, $15 for seniors and SBCC staff, and $10 for students; Thursday evening and Sunday matinee, tickets are $24 general admission, $19 seniors and SBCC staff, and $14 students; Friday and Saturday evening tickets are $26 general; $21 seniors and SBCCC staff; $17 students.
Tickets will be available starting June 21, and can be purchased by calling the box office, 805-965-5935 or online at www.theatregroupsbcc.com.
Season tickets are currently available by phone or mail. The 2022-23 season will be “Something Rotten!,” “The Play That Goes Wrong,” “A Comedy of Tenors,” and “George and Emily Get Married.” Call 805-965-5935 for more information.