⭐ Welcome to the Renaissance! Something Rotten! is the outrageous, crowd-pleasing Broadway hit that asks the question: What if Shakespeare had competition? Full of show-stopping numbers, wild characters, and Renaissance ridiculousness, this is one must-see musical in Orange County you don’t want to miss!

Book your seats now and experience the hilarity, heart, and harmony of Something Rotten! — only at the Rose Center Theater.

📅 On stage June 27th through July 20th, 2025 (no performance on 07/04)

🎟️ Ticket Details

Suggested Age: 10+ (due to some comedic innuendo)
Run Time: Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission
Reserved Seating: Book early for the best availability

🎉 Don’t Miss the Gala Fundraiser!

Make your experience extra special by attending the Something Rotten! Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, June 28 at 6:30 PM. Your $50 ticket includes a pre-show dinner reception, exciting raffles, dessert at intermission, and a post-show meet & greet with the cast — all supporting the arts in your community! 

🛍️ Group Rates

Discounted rates are available for groups of 16 or more.
📧 Contact us at RoseCTBoxOffice@gmail.com to book your group reservation.

📝 Synopsis

From the brilliant minds of Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, with music and lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick, comes Something Rotten! — a Tony-nominated musical sensation that will have you rolling in the aisles.

Set in the golden age of the Renaissance, this musical follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights struggling to make their mark in the shadow of a certain rockstar named Shakespeare. Desperate for a hit, they turn to a soothsayer who predicts that the future of theater involves... singing, dancing, and acting all at once!

The Bottom brothers set out to create the world’s very first musical, leading to a wild ride of mistaken identities, over-the-top production numbers, and laugh-out-loud references to classic Broadway hits. Whether you love musicals, Shakespeare, or just need a good belly laugh — this is the show for you!

🎬 Creative Team

Book by: JOHN O’FARRELL & KAREY KIRKPATRICK
Music & Lyrics by: KAREY & WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
Director & Musical Director: TIM NELSON
Choreographers: JENNIFER MATTHEWS & DIANE MAKAS
Technical Director: CHRIS CAPUTO

⚠️ Ticket Policies

TICKET SALES
All ticket sales are final. No refunds are available. Exchanges may be accommodated for another performance of the same production, subject to availability. Requests for exchanges must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the start time of the original reservation. All approved exchanges will incur an additional fee. By purchasing tickets, you agree to these terms.

FACILITY & PRODUCTION GUIDELINES
🎟️ Tickets are delivered electronically — there will be no physical ticket at will call. Please print your ticket or present your e-ticket at the door.
👪 Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 25 or older.
📲 Tickets may be purchased at the door by scanning a QR code using your internet-connected device.
😷 If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, we ask that you please stay home for the safety of others.
⚠️ By attending, you voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19.