Kelsey Theatre Announces the Side-Splitting Musical Comedy ‘Something Rotten’ Weekends From Oct. 21 Through Oct. 30
Can't make it to the theatre? Don't miss this hilarious show that features "the world's very first hit musical!" Stream 'Something Rotten' on demand October 28-30.
10/17/2022
West Windsor – Maurer Productions OnStage is pleased to present the hilarious Shakespeare-inspired musical comedy “Something Rotten!” at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre. The show runs from October 21 through October 30 with a streaming option October 28-30.
“Audiences are sure to roll in the aisles,” said M. Kitty Getlik, artistic director of Kelsey Theatre.
Set in the 1590s, “Something Rotten” is a hilarious, history-twisting tale with a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, impressive song, dance numbers and lots and lots of eggs. If you love Shakespeare, you’ll love this show! If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!
It is the story of two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play (and who just happen to be the nemeses of that Renaissance rock star, William Shakespeare). A local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre will involve something that has never been done before: singing, dancing and acting — all at the same time! The brothers then decide to write the world’s very first musical!
TimeOut NY raved about the Broadway premiere calling it “Broadway's funniest, splashiest, slap-happiest musical comedy in at least 400 years,” and Associated Press described the play as “...fresh, hysterical and irreverent.”
The cast features Dan Keyser of Martinsville as Shakespeare; Zach Love of Rahway as Nick Bottom; Brian Johnston of East Windsor as Nigel Bottom; Edward Liu of Princeton Junction as Nostradamus; Michelle Elaine Lucey of Whiting as Bea; Jim Morris of Hamilton as Brother Jeremiah; Kim Pearson of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania as Portia; Maria Keyser of Martinsville as Minstrel; Bob Abrahamson of Newtown, Pennsylvania as Shylock; Christina Parke of Hamilton as Lady Clapham.
The men’s ensemble includes Stephen Brandt of Lawrenceville; Michael Zweig of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Nicholas Kianka, Pat Rounds, Christopher Schmalbach and Marc Suznovich of Hamilton; Connor McDowell of Levittown, Pennsylvania; and Dan Slothower of Bordentown.
The women’s ensemble includes Jennifer Boutros and Amanda Peterson of Lawrenceville; Allie G. Cohen of Jackson; Lori Howard of Mount Laurel; Sheilla Kraft and Abigail Oliver of Hamilton; Beverly Kuo-Hamilton and Marissa Michaels of Princeton; and Jenna Moschella of Ewing.
The show is directed by John M. Maurer and produced by John M. Maurer and Diana Gilman Maurer. Other members of the production team include Music Director Laurie Gougher, Choreographer Haley Schmalbach, Master Carpenter Jeff Cantor, Lighting Designer Judi Parrish, Sound Engineer Evan Paine, Costume Designer Anthony Remer, and Stage Manager Melissa Gaynor.
Performance Dates
Friday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
(On-demand streaming also available)
Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m.
(On-demand streaming also available)
Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. (On-demand streaming also available)
Tickets
Tickets are $24 for adults and $22 for students, senior citizens and children. Tickets may be purchased online at KelseyTheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at 609-570-3333.
Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available next to the building. Assisted listening devices are available upon request. For a complete listing of events, visit the Kelsey website at www.KelseyTheatre.org.
Please note that masks are recommended but not required while in the theatre.
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“At Kelsey Theatre, we have pledged to take active steps in creating true diversity, equity and inclusion in our productions through systemic policy change and individual accountability -- aiming to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, nationalities, creeds, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and abilities.” –The Kelsey Team
Kelsey Theatre and Maurer OnStage present the hilarious musical comedy “Something Rotten!” October 21 - 30. Kelsey Theatre is located on the Mercer County Community College campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor. Tickets may be purchased online at KelseyTheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. (Pictured above from left: Marissa Michaels, Jenna Moschella and Amanda Peterson.) Photo credit: John M. Maurer
Zach Love plays the part of Nick in “Something Rotten,” the slap-happy comedy about two brothers who try to write a hit musical production during the Renaissance. Photo credit: John M. Maurer
Cast members rehearse for the upcoming production of the musical, “Something Rotten.” (Pictured above from left: Jim Morris as Brother Jeremiah, Brian Johnston as Nigel and Kim Pearson as Portia.) Photo credit: John M. Maurer