Something Rotten! at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The Rose Center Theater is proud to present the hit Broadway musical Something Rotten! running June 27 through July 20, 2025, in Westminster, California.

Set in the year 1595, Something Rotten! follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, two playwrights desperate to compete with rockstar Renaissance writer William Shakespeare. When a soothsayer predicts that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting—all at the same time—the brothers set out to write the world’s very first musical. What follows is a hilarious, high-energy mash-up of musical parody, Shakespearean satire, and showbiz spectacle.

From the creative minds of John O'Farrell, Karey Kirkpatrick, and Wayne Kirkpatrick, and with 10 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical, Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to Broadway that has delighted audiences across the globe.

This production is directed and choreographed by Rose Center Theater’s Artistic Director Tim Nelson, and features a cast of Orange County’s finest local talent, stunning costumes, and full-scale musical numbers that will leave audiences laughing and applauding from start to finish.

Performance Dates:

June 27 – July 20, 2025 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays at 2:00 PM Gala Performance: Saturday, June 28 at 6:30 PM Includes a festive pre-show reception with food and photo ops.

Location:

Rose Center Theater 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683

Ticket Information:

Tickets available now at rosecentertheater.com Box Office: (714) 793-1150 x1 Group Discount: $20/ticket for groups of 16+ (plus taxes & fees)

Why You’ll Love It:

• Shakespeare meets Broadway in this over-the-top musical romp

• Perfect for fans of Spamalot, The Book of Mormon, and The Producers

• Features unforgettable songs like “A Musical,” “God, I Hate Shakespeare,” and “Hard to Be the Bard”

• A must-see for musical lovers, comedy fans, and theatergoers of all ages

About the Rose Center Theater:

The Rose Center Theater is a premier performing arts venue in Orange County committed to producing professional-quality, family-friendly theater featuring local talent. With a full orchestra pit, top-tier technical capabilities, and a mission to uplift community voices through the arts, the Rose Center Theater brings Broadway to Westminster.