Theatre TJC’S: Something Rotten

Theatre TJC’S: Something Rotten Book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick Music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick February 23-25 at 7:30 P. M, and February 26 at 2:30 P. M. and 7:30 P. M. Box Office opens Wednesday, February 16. Hours are 1-6 p.m. weekdays. Call 903-510-2212 Where: Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center Tickets prices are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, students and active military. Not recommended for young children. Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as ” the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years. Set in the 1590s, 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.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of the opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Something Rotten features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each given his or her own special moment in the show to shine. Throughout its Broadway run, the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences… in the beginning of the first act! It’s become clear that “nothing’s as amazing as a musical,” so don’t miss your chance to bring this history-twisting tale to your stage.