Summary

Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard,” who churns out sonnets faster than you can say “to be or not to be.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time (!), the Bottom Brothers set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! Get ready to laugh ‘til you weepeth at this side-splitting musical quest for theatrical glory.

Performance Dates & Times

Friday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. (preview)
Saturday, April 5 at 2:30 p.m. (preview)
Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. (opening)
Sunday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 at 8:00 p.m.
Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. (special matinee for invited high school students – no tickets available)
Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m.

Program

We’ve gone digital!
In alignment with the University’s commitment to sustainability, the programs for all SDA productions are available online. Audience members can scan a QR code in the theatre, or visit dramaticarts.usc.edu/digital-programs to view the program. A limited number of printed programs will be available at the theatre upon request.

Ticketing

Tickets will be available in early January 2025.

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR.
The USC Ticket Office is CASHLESS.
USC students should log into their Ticket Office student accounts first to receive student prices.

Parking

Guests attending USC School of Dramatic Arts performances are given a parking discount, please refer to your ticket confirmation email for necessary codes and instructions on how to access the discount.

Content Warning

Please be advised that this production includes the use of crude humor, sexual innuendo, adult language, discussions of death and the use of alcohol.

More About the Production

This production generously supported by Sarah and John Cox.

Something Rotten! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com