Something Rotten! makes its Muny premiere, set in the Renaissance, where brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom struggle to find success as playwrights in the shadow of the famous William Shakespeare. A soothsayer's prediction that future theater involves music and dancing inspires them to create the first musical. As they navigate their ambitions, they learn that true success comes from authenticity in their craft. With a blend of comedic elements from both the 16th century and modern Broadway, this production promises a delightful experience.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Something Rotten!
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Musical | Nominated |
News About Something Rotten! at The Muny
Video: The Muny Teases Its 2026 Season Closer
August 25, 2026 The Muny has posted a video previewing its 2026 season closer, following a summer that included productions of Something Rotten! and Meet Me in St. Louis in Forest Park.
Review: The Muny’s SOMETHING ROTTEN! is Deliriously Funny
August 19, 2026 Director Rob Ruggiero, his cast, and the technical design teams deliver a rollicking comedy with a relentless stream of laughs. Everything about this production screams big budget musical comedy. The performances are first rate from the multitalented ensemble. The Muny’s Something Rotten is a rambunctious, high-spirited, gleeful, and bawdy comedy that leaves its audience laughing
Video: First Look at The Muny's SOMETHING ROTTEN! With Matt Doyle & More
August 18, 2026 The Muny has marked the opening of Something Rotten! with a preview video featuring Matt Doyle, Jacob Dickey, Will Burton, Bryonha Marie, Elizabeth Teeter, and more.
Video: Go Inside the Designer Run for SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The Muny
August 14, 2026 The Muny has shared a designer run video ahead of its premiere production of Something Rotten!, the musical comedy mashup of Shakespeare and Broadway closing the theatre's 2026 season. Watch in this video.About the Theatre
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