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SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Celebrate World Egg Day Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2015


In honor of next week's international holiday, World Egg Day, Something Rotten! will celebrate the inspiration for  Nick and Nigel Bottom's musical debut with a special morning of events at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) next Tuesday, October 6.

Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle & More Slated for This Week's Broadway in Bryant Park
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2015


This week's line-up will include performances from the casts of Something Rotten (Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Kate Reinders, Eric Giancola, Stacey Todd Holt, Aaron Kaburick, Austin Lesch, Aleks Pevec, Eric Sciotto, Ryan VanDenBoom, Matt Wall, Bud Weber), AMAZING GRACE, Ruthless!, Allegiance: A New Musical, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.?

VIDEO: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Stars Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, and John Cariani Play 'Fresh or Rotten?' on ROTTEN TOMATOES
by Sally Henry - Jul 18, 2015


Rotten Tomatoes' Mark Seman hit the bright lights of Broadway to talk to Tony Award-winner Christian Borle, Brian d'Arcy James, and John Cariani of the new hit Broadway show SOMETHING ROTTEN!, and even enticed them into a rousing game of 'Fresh or Rotten?' Check out the fun video below!

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Original Broadway Cast Album Hits Store Shelves Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2015


Ghostlight Records releases the physical edition of Original Broadway Cast Album of the new musical comedy Something Rotten!, today, July 17, in stores and online.

Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Celebrate Album Release with Performance, Signing at Barnes & Noble
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2015


The company of Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN! will soon head to Barnes & Noble.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Cast Album Hits #1 on Billboard Top Broadway Chart
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2015


Ghostlight Records just announced that the Original Broadway Cast Album for Something Rotten!, the new musical comedy nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, hit #1 on the Billboard Top Broadway chart its first week in digital release. The album also debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #94, the Billboard Top Current Albums chart at #45, and the Billboard Overall Digital Albums chart at #22. This marks the strongest overall cast album debut since June 2014, and the third-strongest sales week of any cast recording in five years. Something Rotten! is officially available now on iTunes here and other digital formats with a 36-page booklet. The disc will be available in stores and online July 17. The album is produced by Kurt Deutsch, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Karey Kirkpatrick and Kevin McCollum. It is co-produced by Lawrence Manchesterand Phil Reno. The album has special liner notes by Time Out New York theater editor David Cote. To order the album, please visit www.sh-k-boom.com/somethingrotten.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Original Broadway Cast Album Out Digitally Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2015


Ghostlight Records has recorded and released the Original Broadway Cast Album of the new musical comedy Something Rotten!.

Photo Coverage: Inside the SOMETHING ROTTEN! Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Apr 26, 2015


The company of SOMETHING ROTTEN! just celebrated the beloved Broadway tradition of the Gypsy Robe. DOCTOR ZHIVAGO's Joseph Medeiros bestowed the robe upon SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Matt Wall, and BroadwayWorld was on the scene for the occasion. Check out photos from the ritual below!

Photo Coverage: There Ain't No Party Like a Renaissance Party- SOMETHING ROTTEN Celebrates Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - Apr 23, 2015


The completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, opened last night, April 22 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Broadway. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the after party below!

SOMETHING ROTTEN!, Starring Brian d'Arcy James and Christian Borle, Opens on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015


The new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, officially opens on Broadway tonight, April 22, 2015 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Original Broadway Cast Album Coming This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2015


?Ghostlight Records will record the Original Broadway Cast Album of the new musical comedy Something Rotten!.

Making the World's First Musical! Meet the Full Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN!, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 22, 2015


The new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, officially opens on Broadway tonight, April 22, 2015 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch interviews with the cast!

SOMETHING ROTTEN!, Starring Brian d'Arcy James and Christian Borle, Begins Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2015


Hear ye, Broadway - it's really happening! Something Rotten!, the completely original new musical comedy directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, begins performances on Broadway tonight, March 23.

Photo Flash: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Designer Shares Dress Rehearsal Photo
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 21, 2015


SOMETHING ROTTEN! scenic designer Scott Pask recently took to Instagram to post a pic from the final dress rehearsal, saying, 'Final dress rehearsal tonight! #SomethingRotten @rottenbroadway #Broadway @briandarcyjames @iamMJScott #BradOscar #HeidiBlickenstaff #ChristianBorle #JohnCariani #KateReinders #BrooksAshmanskas #SetDesign #Theater #TudorItUp!' Check it out below!

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Sets Digital, General Rush Policy; Starts Monday!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2015


Hear ye, Broadway - it's really happening! Something Rotten!, the completely original new musical comedy directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, begins performances on Broadway this coming Monday, March 23.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Host Opening Night Sweepstakes with Rotten Tomatoes
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2015


In an unprecedented first for the theater industry, Rotten Tomatoes' legendary Tomatometer has proclaimed Something Rotten! Certified Rotten!

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at Brian d'Arcy James and More in Rehearsal for Broadway-Bound SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Walter McBride - Feb 18, 2015


The completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), will begin previews Monday, March 23 and officially open Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). The musical features music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Broadway-Bound SOMETHING ROTTEN!- Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle & More!
by Walter McBride - Feb 18, 2015


The completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), will begin previews Monday, March 23 and officially open Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). The musical features music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the big event below!

Rehearsals for Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN! Begin Today
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2015


It's just another Rotten Monday to start the work week as rehearsals begin today, Monday, February 9, for the completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell.

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