‘Something Rotten!’ at Curtis Theatre

A riotous Renaissance comedy that’s rip-roaring fun.

From left, Spike Pulice and Taras Wybaczynsky Jr. Photo courtesy of Francis Gacad and Jon Infante.

By Anne Reid

The Curtis Theatre is about to be taken over by ruffs, tights, tap shoes and an avalanche of theatrical inside jokes as “Something Rotten!” takes the stage in a collaboration between Southgate Productions and the City of Brea.

Set in the bustling world of Renaissance England, “Something Rotten!” centers on Nick and Nigel Bottom, two struggling playwrights and brothers who are painfully aware they are living in the shadow of the great William Shakespeare. This rock-star version of the Bard is played as a wildly exaggerated, swaggering, arrogant, charming, leather-clad celebrity who is worshipped by screaming fans like... [ Read the full article here ]

‘Something Rotten!’

Southgate Productions & Curtis Theatre

When: February 6 - 22, 2026 

Where: Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea

Information: 714-990-7722, CurtisTheatre.com

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