SOMETHING ROTTEN
Charleston Light Opera Guild will present this madcap musical comedy at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Theatre on April 29, 30 and May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and May 8 at 2:00 p.m.
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.
With a book by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O'Farrell and music and lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick, the brothers set out to write the world's first musical. Something Rotten opened on Broadway in 2015 and received 10 Tony nominations. Christian Boyle received received the Tony for best featured actor in a musical for his portrayal of Shakespeare. Tours and international productions have followed.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Nick Bottom - Scott Jarrell
Shakespeare - Jacob Fleck
Nigel Bottom - Austin Muncy
Bea - Beth Bowden
Portia - Christa Navy
Thomas Nostradamus - Eric B. Hudnall
Brother Jeremiah - Chris Terpening
Minstrel / Robin (Troupe) - Michael Gore
Shylock - Gerard Marsili
Lord Clapham / Troupe - Ted Brightwell
Horatio (Troupe) / Bard Boy / Chef - Bob McCarty
Peter Quince (Troupe) / Bard Boy - Cameran Macklin
Tom Snout (Troupe) / Bard Boy / Chef - Will Manahan
Frances Flute (Troupe) / Bard Boy / Chef - Caleb R. O'Lynn
Snug (Troupe) - Horace Emery
Singers & Dancers - Andrew Lee Adkins, Natasha Allen, Rudi Arrowood, Kaylee Burdette, Lindsey Duvall, Hope Griffith, Emma Nelson, Kyla O'Lynn, Toni Pilato, Taylor Shaw, Delaney Wells, Brittany Westfall
DIRECTION
Director/Choreographer
Nina Denton Pasinetti
Musical Director
John Marshall
Technical Director
Tom Pasinetti
Accompanist
Mary Ellen Logsdon