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.

Streamed Performances

In addition to the live performances on the USC Campus, audiences can experience Something Rotten! anywhere in the world through one of our live-streamed or recorded performances.

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Thursday, April 17 at 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 17 at 8 p.m.
Friday, April 18 at 4 p.m.
Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m.

Program

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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

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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