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Broadway's an Open Book: Bookwriters From ON YOUR FEET!, TUCK EVERLASTING, ALADDIN, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, JERSEY BOYS and DISASTER! Talk About Creating Musicals
by Michael Dale - Apr 21, 2016

Writers seeking fame and recognition are generally advised to steer clear of the task of writing books for Broadway musicals. Regarded by theatre insiders to be perhaps the most vital, yet most underappreciated element of a successful musical, the book oftentimes receives the least credit when a musical's a hit, but is the first thing blamed if it's a flop.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Celebrate First Anniversary on Broadway with Series of Bard-Centric Events
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 18, 2016

Something Rotten!, the ten-time Tony Award-nominated smash hit musical comedy, will celebrate its first year on Broadway with a series of events next weekend in conjunction with the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death on April 23, 1616.

SOMETHING ROTTEN This Way Comes: TPAC Reveals 2016-17 Broadway Series
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 12, 2016

Something Rotten! this way comes - along with a healthy assortment of recent Broadway hits, a homegrown version of an Andrew Lloyd Webber hit and a transfer from London's West End - as the Tennessee Performing Arts Center revealed the list of shows included in their 2016-17 HCA/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC series during a Monday night event.

Lea Salonga, Donna McKechnie, SOMETHING ROTTEN! and More Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below This April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2016

This April, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond.

VIDEO: How Many Broadway Hits Can You Spot In SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s 'A Musical'?
by Michael Dale - Mar 31, 2016

A new video of the Broadway showstopper highlights the musical theatre classics referenced.

Kelli O'Hara, Stephen Schwartz, Patti LuPone & More Will Take Part in Symphony Space's Project B-way/95
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2016

Symphony Space pays exuberant homage to the Great White Way with Project B-way/95, a two-week celebration comprising 14 events, April 7 - 20. Curated and Produced by Joel Fram andAnnette Jolles, and named for the intersection where Symphony Space stands, Project B-way/95 salutes Broadway with an exciting array of concerts, tributes, film screenings, discussions, workshops, and more. Anchored by three starry concerts in the Sharp Theatre - an evening with the incomparable Patti LuPone (Tuesday, April 19), the cheerfully nepotistic "All in the Family" with Kelli O'Hara (Monday, April 11), and this year's installment of Symphony Space's signature event, Wall to Wall Stephen Schwartz (Saturday, April 16) - Project B-way/95 offers something for every lover of American musical theater. Tickets for all events are available at symphonyspace.org.

Patti LuPone, Kelli O'Hara & More of Broadway's Best to Take Part in Symphony Space's Project B-way/95 Series
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 8, 2016

Symphony Space pays exuberant homage to the Great White Way with Project B-way/95, a two-week celebration comprising 14 events, April 7 - 20. Curated and Produced by Joel Fram and Annette Jolles, and named for the intersection where Symphony Space stands, Project B-way/95 salutes Broadway with an exciting array of concerts, tributes, film screenings, discussions, workshops, and more. Anchored by three starry concerts in the Sharp Theatre - an evening with the incomparable Patti LuPone (Tuesday, April 19), the cheerfully nepotistic "All in the Family" with Kelli O'Hara (Monday, April 11), and this year's installment of Symphony Space's signature event, Wall to Wall Stephen Schwartz (Saturday, April 16) - Project B-way/95 offers something for every lover of American musical theater. Tickets for all events are available at symphonyspace.org.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Expresses Love For Their Fellow Broadway Musicals With Personalized Valentines
by Michael Dale - Feb 12, 2016

No Shakespeare sonnets in these distinctively rotten valentines.

Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick & More Take Part in LC Originals: Songwriters; Watch Live Stream at 7:30PM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2016

Tonight at 7:30PM, the LC Originals Series continues at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center with Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, the creators of the Broadway smash Something Rotten!, who will head a list of top musical theater songwriters premiering songs inspired by Lincoln Center.

Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN! Gets a New Minstrel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2016

Starting tonight, February 2, Andre Ward (Rock of Ages, Xanadu) will assume the roles of 'Minstrel / Snug' in the ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The St. James Theatre.

Broadway Veteran David Beach Joins Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN! Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2016

Something Rotten! welcomes David Beach (It's Only a Play, Fish in the Dark, Mamma Mia!) as 'Brother Jeremiah' in the ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical comedy beginning tonight, January 15 at The St. James Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Invites Students to Show 'Will Power' in New Sweepstakes
by Stage Tube - Jan 11, 2016

Listen up students, grades 6-12! You could win tickets for your whole class to see Broadway's Something Rotten!, and all you have to do is show them your 'Will Power'. The musical just announced the new sweepstakes with the help of star Christian Borle. See what he had to say in the video below!

Broadway Veteran David Beach to Join Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN! This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 11, 2016

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Something Rotten! will welcome David Beach (It's Only a Play, Fish in the Dark, Mamma Mia!) as 'Brother Jeremiah' in the ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical comedy beginning Friday, January 15 at The St. James Theatre.

VIDEO: Broadway's Brian d'Arcy James Shares: 'I'm Pinching Myself' That I'm In SPOTLIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2015

Three-time Tony nominee and star of Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN, Brian d'Arcy James stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his latest projects, including his role in SPOTLIGHT.

DVR Alert: SOMETHING ROTTEN's Brian d'Arcy James Set for 'TODAY' This Morning
by TV News Desk - Dec 22, 2015

NBC has announced that SOMETHING ROTTEN's Brian d'Arcy James will visit TODAY today, December 22nd. Be sure to set your DVR's!

STAGE TUBE: SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Brad Oscar Makes Holiday 'Prediction'
by Stage Tube - Dec 19, 2015

Tony nominee Brad Oscar, who plays 'Nostradamus' in the completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten! on Broadway, unveiled his Christmas 'prediction' -- a mashup of cryptic holiday carols and stories. Check it out below!

Sutton Foster, SOMETHING ROTTEN's Brian d'Arcy James Named 2016 Sarah Siddons Award Recipients
by Michael Dale - Dec 14, 2015

The two Broadway stars are honored by a society named for a fictional award in the film ALL ABOUT EVE.

VIDEO: Christian Borle & Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN Perform 'Hard To Be The Bard'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2015

Below, watch Tony Award winner Christian Borle and the cast of Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN perform the hilarious number 'Hard To Be The Bard'.

Support NY Sun Works' Greenhouse Project: Bid To Meet Brian d'Arcy James Backstage at SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Michael Dale - Nov 24, 2015

Support environmental science in urban schools and win four tickets for the musical comedy hit.

Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN Cooks Up Excitement for Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2015

Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN turned to their official Facebook page to share their excitement over the show's upcoming appearance on Macy's THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, this Thursday at 9 am on NBC.

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