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2:00 pm

Something Rotten!

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John Jarrell, Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpack

March 5-21

In 1590s England, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate for a hit, but every play they write pales in comparison to the legendary Bard. When a quirky soothsayer predicts the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting all at once, the brothers set out to create the world’s very first musical.

Packed with outrageous comedy, scandalous antics, and toe-tapping songs, Something Rotten! is a hilarious celebration of ambition, sibling rivalry, and the timeless chaos of chasing your dreams – all with a wink and a nudge to the theatre itself.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

MAINSTAGE SEASON TICKET SUBSCRIPTION 

$210 for 7 Shows

(Only $30 per ticket!)

One ticket to each of our 7 shows and you can pick your seat! Your Season Subscription gives you $6 off of additional adult Mainstage tickets. Available for purchase through Arts People

FOUR TICKET FLEX PASS

$132 for 4 Tickets (Only $33 per ticket!)

FESTIVE FLEX PASS

$120 for four tickets. Get four tickets at the subscriber price of $30 each. Available November 1st through December 31st, 2026.

MAINSTAGE PRICING

MAINSTAGE PRICING

Adult: $36

Senior (60+) / Military: $33

Subscriber / Group (10+): $30

Under 18: $27

Educational Group (10+): $21

PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE performance is the second weekend Saturday at 2 p.m. of each Mainstage show.

Tickets are exchangeable for another date of the same show, and are non-refundable.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre building is fully accessible, and WCT is proud to offer a number of services to our patrons who have special needs. Please contact our Box Office for more information about listening devices, transfer seats, wheelchair positions, Sensory Friendly performances, and Sensory Kits.

CONCESSIONS AND BAR

You may bring snacks and beverages that you purchase from our bar into the theatre to enjoy during the show. Water, soda, beer, wine, snacks, both sweet and savory are available.

MERCHANDISE

Choose from soft t-shirts and hoodies,crew neck sweatshirts, long-sleeve and sleeveless tees, string bags, mugs, and more. Pick up a Freddy the Fox and have your very own WCT mascot!

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