“Maurer Productions OnStage brings the musical comedy Something Rotten to the Kelsey Theatre Stage"

Celebrating its 18th year of theatre, Maurer Productions OnStage brings the Musical Comedy Something Rotten to Kelsey Theatre Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2022 in West Windsor, NJ

West Windsor, N.J. – Star crossed lovers, desperate playwrights and breakfast foods abound when Maurer Productions OnStage presents the musical comedy “Something Rotten” at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre.

Dates and show times for live performances of Something Rotten are Fri. Oct. 21 & 28, 2022 at 8pm, Sat. Oct. 22 & 29 at 8pm and Sun. Oct. 23 & 30 at 2pm.

Something Rotten will also be streaming on demand from Oct. 28-30

Set in the 1590s the story of two brothers—who just happen to be the nemeses of that Renaissance rock star, Mr. William Shakespeare—are desperate to write a hit play. A local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre will involve Singing, Dancing, AND Acting, all at the same time! Gasp! The brothers then decide to write the world’s very first musical! Don’t miss your chance to see this hilarious, history-twisting tale with a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, impressive song, dance numbers and of course lots and lots of eggs. If you love Shakespeare, you’ll love this show! If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!

The cast features Dan Keyser of Martinsville, NJ as Shakespeare; Zach Love of Rahway, NJ as Nick Bottom; Brian Johnston of East Windsor, NJ as Nigel Bottom; Edward Liu of Princeton Junction, NJ as Nostradamus; Michelle Elaine Lucey of Whiting, NJ as Bea; Jim Morris of Hamilton, NJ as Brother Jeremiah; Kim Pearson of Fairless Hills, PA as Portia; Maria Keyser of Martinsville, NJ as Minstrel; Bob Abrahamson of Newtown, PA as Shylock; Christina Parke of Hamilton, NJ as Lady Clapham.

Men’s Ensemble

Stephen Brandt of Lawrenceville, NJ; Michael Zweig of Philadelphia, PA; Nicholas Kianka of Hamilton, NJ; Pat Rounds of Hamilton, NJ; Connor McDowell of Levittown, PA; Christopher Schmalbach of Hamilton, NJ; Dan Slothower of Bordentown, NJ; Marc Suznovich of Hamilton, NJ.

Women’s Ensemble

Jennifer Boutros of Lawrenceville, NJ; Allie G Cohen of Jackson, NJ; Lori Howard of Mount Laurel, NJ; Sheilla Kraft of Hamilton, NJ; Beverly Kuo-Hamilton of Princeton, NJ; Marissa Michaels of Princeton, NJ; Jenna Moschella of Ewing, NJ; Abigail Oliver of Hamilton, NJ; Amanda Peterson of Lawrenceville, NJ.

The show is directed by John M. Maurer and produced by John M. Maurer and Diana Gilman Maurer. Other members of the production team are Music Director Laurie Gougher, Choreographer Haley Schmalbach, Master Carpenter Jeff Cantor, Lighting Designer Judi Parrish, Sound Engineer Evan Paine, Costume Designer Anthony Remer, and Stage Manager Melissa Gaynor.

Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for seniors & students and may be purchased online or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theater. For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a brochure.