MAKING FUN OF SHAKESPEARE: A scene from “Something Rotten!,” the comedy inspired by the Bard, coming to Kelsey Theatre October 21-30.

Maurer Productions OnStage presents the Shakespeare-inspired musical comedy Something Rotten! at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey
Theatre October 21-30 with a streaming option October 28-30.

Set in the 1590s, the show is a history-twisting tale with a cast of over-the-top characters, impressive songs, dance numbers, and lots and lots of eggs. “If you love Shakespeare, you’ll love this show! If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show,” said Kelsey Director Kitty Getlik.

The story is of two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play, and who just happen to be the nemeses of William Shakespeare. A local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater will involve something that has never been done before: singing, dancing, and acting, all at the same time, and the brothers then decide to write the world’s very first hit musical. 

Live shows are October 21 and 22 at 8 p.m., October 23 at 2 p.m., October 28 and 29 at 8 p.m., and October 30 at 2 p.m. On-demand streaming is also available for the last three performances. Tickets are $22-$24.

Kelsey Theatre is on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor. Visit KelseyTheatre.org for more information.

Note that masks are recommended but not required while in the theater.