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Something Rotten! is a musical comedy with a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare .
The Festival was founded as the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada, by Tom Patterson, a Stratford-native journalist who wanted to revitalize his town's economy by creating a theatre festival dedicated to the works of William Shakespeare, as the town shares the name of Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
The Festival Theatre. This page describes the production history of the Stratford Festival.. The Stratford Festival (formerly known as the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, the Stratford Festival of Canada, and the Stratford Shakespeare Festival) is a summer-long celebration of theatre held each year in Stratford, Ontario. [1]
While Stratford’s fortunes were waning, an outdoor Shakespeare movement took hold in the 1980s and ‘90s, fueled by arts grants and a demand for summer cultural activities.
July 11, 2024 at 3:27 PM. While some theater companies deal with gender and racial issues with great caution, the Stratford Festival has embraced inclusion. And the audiences have shown their ...
On 28 August 2024, it was announced that the musical would be performed on the Avon Stage as part of the Stratford Festival's 2025 season. The director will be Bobby Garcia; the choreographer will be Stephanie Graham; the music director will be Franklin Brasz. [12]
“Something Rotten!” directed by Krystof Kage When : 8 p.m. April 7-9, 8 p.m. April 15-16 and 2 p.m. April 17 Where : Turner Auditorium, Tallahassee Community College’s Fine & Performing Arts ...
Since opening in 2022, Tom Patterson Theatre is a part of the yearly festival which showcases Shakespeare plays and other theatre productions. It also has a secondary performance hall. [citation needed] The Stratford Festival provides educational experiences for both students and teachers which includes workshops, meet and greets, and camps. [6]