This summer, North Star Theater Company presents the smash Broadway hit Something Rotten!, a fast-paced musical comedy filled with hilarious showbiz nods and toe-tapping numbers. Directed by Kelly Dacus-Smith, with Assistant Director Jaime Villani and Music Director Dr. Deborah Gianuzzi, the production will run July 31 through August 3 at the Sussex County Technical School’s McNeice Auditorium.
Set in 1595, Something Rotten! follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom as they struggle to write the world’s first musical in the shadow of Shakespeare’s fame. Packed with big laughs, show-stopping numbers, and outrageous references, this hilarious hit is a love letter to musical theater itself. Get ready for a wild, toe-tapping romp through history with a twist!
From Director Kelly Dacus-Smith
“I feel so lucky to be doing what I love with the people I love! I am very lucky that my family and I all share the same passion and love working together to create something magical! And the people you meet along the way and join you become family as well. That is the wonderful thing about theater!”
Youth Performers Shine in Something Rotten Jr. Performance Intensive
North Star’s commitment to youth arts education continues with the Something Rotten Jr. Summer Performance Intensive, running July 14-25, weekdays from 9 AM to 3 PM. Open to rising 6th–12th graders, the program is led by director Sara Bartlett, assistant director Annie Lutz, music director Kevin Boehm and choreographer Heather Hollar, and will culminate in two public performances.
Ticket Information
Something Rotten Junior Showdates: July 25 at 7:00 PM and July 26 at 2:00 PM, at McNeice Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for all seats at northstar.ludus.com
Something Rotten Mainstage Showdates: Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 PM, Friday, August 1 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, August 2 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Sunday, August 3 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets for Something Rotten! are available at northstar.ludus.com. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for seniors, students and military.
The mainstage show will feature two casts. Please check the ticket site for more information when ordering.
About North Star Theater Company
Now in its sixth season, North Star Theater Company continues to shine as a cultural beacon in Northwest New Jersey. Based in Sussex County, this non-profit theater organization is proudly rooted in the local community. North Star’s mission is to provide an inclusive and high-quality theatrical experience through diverse productions of dramas, comedies, and musicals. With opportunities for artists of all ages and experience levels, the company fosters creativity, community, and collaboration in a respectful, professional environment.
Funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council.
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