Something Rotten!

Holy hell, I haven't laughed at the theater like I did at Something Rotten since probably Gentleman's Guide or Book of Mormon. It was so fresh and just darn funny. Full of musical jokes, meaning that anyone who regularly sees them or has starred in them will get a big kick out of it. I went with a friend because the idea of musical Shakespeare really turned Aaron off. I guess we should've done our research as it wasn't really that Shakespeare-y at all. In fact, Shakespeare was a character, but barely any old English "backwards talking" happened. The jokes at times were even crass and crude, and modern!

We sat in the balcony row B. It was high up, but I had great sight lines. The cast works SO hard and they do at least 3 tap numbers, one of which has 8 soloists that have to dance in a train like round, meaning that if one screws up, the entire theater sees it. 

 Christain Borle was spotless as Shakespeare, the rock star sex pot. What a funny way to portray him. And Brian d'Arcy James as Nick Bottom was flawless....he carried the show. Brad Oscar as the soothsayer was so damn funny....he had the best numbers in the show.

It's been a long time since I have seen a show and at intermission loved every song I had already heard. The second act wasn't as strong, but I still enjoyed it. Great show! I can see this winning a shit ton of tonys!