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“Something Rotten!” Comes to Life on Stage in Buffalo Grove

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“Something Rotten!” Comes to Life on Stage in Buffalo Grove

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Set in the Renaissance, the Buffalo Grove Park District’s new summer musical, “Something Rotten!”, is set to entertain local audiences for two weekends in July and August.

Calling it a “hilarious musical that will delight audiences,” park officials said shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on July 26, July 27 and Aug. 2, and at 3 p.m. on July 28, Aug. 3 and Aug. 4. All tickets are $21 and are available for purchase at bigdealproductions.org.

“Something Rotten!” follows the Bottom brothers as they embark on writing a hit play in the shadow of a Renaissance rock star known as the Bard. The show features a cast of outrageous characters and a rousing, catchy score. Attendees Need to Know This The production was rated PG-13 by the licensing company.

Tommy Novak, a Chicago-based theater artist, is its director.

“This musical is the intersection of things I love: musical theater, Shakespeare and comedy,” Novak said. “The 42 artists from Buffalo Grove, Chicago and the surrounding areas have rehearsed tirelessly to bring this joyful show to life.”

According to Novak, the show features “beautiful” set design by Bob Silton, “gorgeous” props by Paul Degen and Jade Andrews, choreography by Cathy Novak, musical direction by Kara Spector, stage management by Maddy Brown and sound and lighting design by Kinasthetics, Inc.

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