Something Rotten
23 March 2015, Broadway first preview
Brian D’Arcy James (Nick Bottom), Christian Borle (The Bard), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham/Judge), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel)
*Master's notes: Recorded from balcony, but decent quality. SUPER excited audience, lots of laughing and a midshow standing ovation! spookymormonhellyeah's master
NFT until 4/16/15
25 March 2015, Broadway third preview
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Peter Barlett (Lord Clapham/Master of the Justice), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Kate Reinders (Portia), Michael James Scott (Minstrell Ensemble), Linda Griffin, David Hibbard, Jenny Hill, Stacey Todd Holt, Aaron Kaburick, Austin Lesch, Beth Johnson Nicely, Aleks PEvec, Angie Schworer, Eric Sciotto, Brian Shepard, Chelsea Morgan Stock, Ryan Vanderboom, Marisha Wallace, Bud Weber
*Master’s Notes: There was a technical difficulty with the set when they transitioned into the Bottoms' home where the table runs into the wall of the house. Brian d'Arcy James ends up having to pick up the table and moving it to its spot. Ad-libbing ensues.
31 July 2015, Broadway evening
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Jenny Hill (u/s Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham, Master of the Justice), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel, Ensemble), Linda Griffin, David Hibbard, Stacey Todd Holt, Aaron Kaburick, Austin Lesch, Beth Johnson Nicely, Aleks Pevec, Angie L. Schworer, Eric Sciotto, Brian Shepard, Chelsea Morgan Stock, Ryan VanDenBoom, Marisha Wallace, Bud Weber (Ensemble)
*Master’s Notes: During Act I, Brian d'Arcy James had his lute break in the middle of a scene, leading to a bit of unexpected (and rather funny!) improv that wouldn't be in a normal show.
6 April 2015, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Christian Borle (Shakespeare)
11 April 2015, Broadway matinee
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Christian Borle (Shakespeare)
11 April 2015, Broadway evening
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Christian Borle (Shakespeare)
12 July 2015, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James, John Cariani, Christian Borle, Brad Oscar, Heidi Blickenstaff, Kate Reinders, Peter Bartlett, Gerry Vichi, Brooks Ashmanskas, Michael James Scott
1 August 2015, Broadway matinee
*info coming soon
MASTER: roundnessandradiance.weebly.com
9 October 2015, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Ryan Vandenboom (Shakespeare/understudy), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham/Master of Justice), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Matt Wall (swing in Ryan's ensemble track)
*Ryan’s 2nd show as Shakespeare
14 November 2015, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Christian Borle (Shakespeare).
*BC/EFA speech by Brian d'Arcy James.
21 February 2016, Broadway matinee
David Hibbard (Nostradamus/understudy) Andre Ward, David Beach, Kate Reinders, Christian Borle, Brian D'Arcy James, John Cariani, Matt Wall, Brendon Stimson, Justin Lesch, Brian Shepard, Eric Giancola, Aaron Kaburick, Gerry Vichi, Heidi Blickenstaff
*Master’s notes: Excellent audio from front balcony. Great to see the new Minstrel. And cool to see an understudy for nostradamus that rarely goes on!!
2 March 2016, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Brole (Shakespeare), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Kate Reinders (Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Andre Ward (Minstrel), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham/Master of Justice), Aaron Kaburick (Shylock/understudy)
24 March 2016, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), Eric Sciotto (u/s Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Kate Reinders (Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Andre Ward (Minstrel), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham/Master of Justice), Gerry Vichi (Shylock)
*Notes: Includes BC/EFA speech by Brad Oscar
27 April 2016, Broadway
David Hibbard (Nick Bottom/understudy), Eric Sciotto (Nigel Bottom/understudy), Christian Borle, Jenny Hill? (Bea/understudy), Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, David Beach, Edward Hibbert, Gerry Vichi, Andre Ward
29 May 2016, Broadway evening
Andre Ward (Minstrel/Snug), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Catherine Brunnell (Portia/understudy), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Brian D'Arcy James (Nick Bottom/final), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), David Hibbard (Francis Flute/eyepatch man), Matt Wall (Peter Quince/understudy), Brian Ogilvie (Tom Snout), Brian Shepard (Yorick/Shakespeare's Valet), Aaron Kaburick (Robin), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham/Master of the Justice), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus)
"Will Power" Backup Boys: Aleks Pevec, Eric Sciotto, Ryan Vandenboom, Bud Weber. Chef Trio: David Hibbard, Brian Ogilvie, Andre Ward. Ensemble: Tracee Beazer, Catherine Brunell, David Hibbard, Jenny Hill, Stacey Todd Holt, Aaron Kaburick, Tari Kelly, Brian Ogilvie, Beth Johnson Nicely, Aleks Pevec, Angie Schworer, Eric Sciotto, Brian Shepard, Ryan Vandenboom, Andre Ward, Bud Weber.
Swings: Matt Allen, Elizabeth Earley, Eric Giancola, Courtney Iventosch, Matt Wall. Dance Captain: Eric Giancola. Assistant Dance Captain: Matt Wall.
*Notes: Recorded from 6th row orchestra center. Includes Brad Oscar's speech to Brian, as well as Brian's speech to the audience and ensemble. *HUGE energy on account of it being Brian's final night, the entire cast was on fire. At stage door, someone (I forget who, maybe Aaron) even said that it was difficult because they almost had too much energy and adrenaline, and they all wanted to make it special for him. And it definitely was special! Christian Borle's audition song about giving birth will stay with me for a very long time! The applause was insane at Brian's first entrance, and incredibly long standing ovations after 'A Musical' in Act 1 and 'Make An Omelette' in Act 2. During the first one, Brian broke character during the applause to look around the theatre and take it all in. During the second, several ensemble members turned and applauded towards him for a moment before returning to their poses, and Brad (I think) kept pointing at Brian, which made the audience cheer even harder.
MASTER: roundnessandradiance.weebly.com
4 June 2016, Broadway
Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Heidi Blickenstaf (Bea), Andre Ward (u/s Nostradamus), Jenny Hill (u/s Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Bud Weber (u/s Minstrel)
13 June 2016, Broadway
Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), HeidiBlickenstaf (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders(Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Edward Hibbert (LordClapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Andre Ward (Minstrel)
18 July 2016, Broadway
Will Chase (Shakespeare), Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Leslie Kritzer (Bea), Catherine Brunell (Portia), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Andre Ward (Minstrel)
*NOTE: First performance for Will Chase, Josh Grisetti, Leslie Kritzer, and Catherine Brunell
16 November 2016, Broadway matinee
Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Adam Pascal (Shakespeare), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Leslie Kritzer (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Catherine Brunell (Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham/Judge), David Hibbard (u/s Shylock)
Brian D’Arcy James (Nick Bottom), Christian Borle (The Bard), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham/Judge), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel)
*Master's notes: Recorded from balcony, but decent quality. SUPER excited audience, lots of laughing and a midshow standing ovation! spookymormonhellyeah's master
NFT until 4/16/15
25 March 2015, Broadway third preview
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Peter Barlett (Lord Clapham/Master of the Justice), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Kate Reinders (Portia), Michael James Scott (Minstrell Ensemble), Linda Griffin, David Hibbard, Jenny Hill, Stacey Todd Holt, Aaron Kaburick, Austin Lesch, Beth Johnson Nicely, Aleks PEvec, Angie Schworer, Eric Sciotto, Brian Shepard, Chelsea Morgan Stock, Ryan Vanderboom, Marisha Wallace, Bud Weber
*Master’s Notes: There was a technical difficulty with the set when they transitioned into the Bottoms' home where the table runs into the wall of the house. Brian d'Arcy James ends up having to pick up the table and moving it to its spot. Ad-libbing ensues.
31 July 2015, Broadway evening
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Jenny Hill (u/s Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham, Master of the Justice), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel, Ensemble), Linda Griffin, David Hibbard, Stacey Todd Holt, Aaron Kaburick, Austin Lesch, Beth Johnson Nicely, Aleks Pevec, Angie L. Schworer, Eric Sciotto, Brian Shepard, Chelsea Morgan Stock, Ryan VanDenBoom, Marisha Wallace, Bud Weber (Ensemble)
*Master’s Notes: During Act I, Brian d'Arcy James had his lute break in the middle of a scene, leading to a bit of unexpected (and rather funny!) improv that wouldn't be in a normal show.
6 April 2015, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Christian Borle (Shakespeare)
11 April 2015, Broadway matinee
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Christian Borle (Shakespeare)
11 April 2015, Broadway evening
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Christian Borle (Shakespeare)
12 July 2015, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James, John Cariani, Christian Borle, Brad Oscar, Heidi Blickenstaff, Kate Reinders, Peter Bartlett, Gerry Vichi, Brooks Ashmanskas, Michael James Scott
1 August 2015, Broadway matinee
*info coming soon
MASTER: roundnessandradiance.weebly.com
9 October 2015, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Ryan Vandenboom (Shakespeare/understudy), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham/Master of Justice), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Matt Wall (swing in Ryan's ensemble track)
*Ryan’s 2nd show as Shakespeare
14 November 2015, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders (Portia), Brooks Ashmanskas (Brother Jeremiah), Peter Bartlett (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Michael James Scott (Minstrel), Christian Borle (Shakespeare).
*BC/EFA speech by Brian d'Arcy James.
21 February 2016, Broadway matinee
David Hibbard (Nostradamus/understudy) Andre Ward, David Beach, Kate Reinders, Christian Borle, Brian D'Arcy James, John Cariani, Matt Wall, Brendon Stimson, Justin Lesch, Brian Shepard, Eric Giancola, Aaron Kaburick, Gerry Vichi, Heidi Blickenstaff
*Master’s notes: Excellent audio from front balcony. Great to see the new Minstrel. And cool to see an understudy for nostradamus that rarely goes on!!
2 March 2016, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Brole (Shakespeare), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Kate Reinders (Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Andre Ward (Minstrel), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham/Master of Justice), Aaron Kaburick (Shylock/understudy)
24 March 2016, Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James (Nick Bottom), Eric Sciotto (u/s Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Kate Reinders (Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Andre Ward (Minstrel), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham/Master of Justice), Gerry Vichi (Shylock)
*Notes: Includes BC/EFA speech by Brad Oscar
27 April 2016, Broadway
David Hibbard (Nick Bottom/understudy), Eric Sciotto (Nigel Bottom/understudy), Christian Borle, Jenny Hill? (Bea/understudy), Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, David Beach, Edward Hibbert, Gerry Vichi, Andre Ward
29 May 2016, Broadway evening
Andre Ward (Minstrel/Snug), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Catherine Brunnell (Portia/understudy), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Brian D'Arcy James (Nick Bottom/final), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), David Hibbard (Francis Flute/eyepatch man), Matt Wall (Peter Quince/understudy), Brian Ogilvie (Tom Snout), Brian Shepard (Yorick/Shakespeare's Valet), Aaron Kaburick (Robin), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham/Master of the Justice), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Heidi Blickenstaff (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus)
"Will Power" Backup Boys: Aleks Pevec, Eric Sciotto, Ryan Vandenboom, Bud Weber. Chef Trio: David Hibbard, Brian Ogilvie, Andre Ward. Ensemble: Tracee Beazer, Catherine Brunell, David Hibbard, Jenny Hill, Stacey Todd Holt, Aaron Kaburick, Tari Kelly, Brian Ogilvie, Beth Johnson Nicely, Aleks Pevec, Angie Schworer, Eric Sciotto, Brian Shepard, Ryan Vandenboom, Andre Ward, Bud Weber.
Swings: Matt Allen, Elizabeth Earley, Eric Giancola, Courtney Iventosch, Matt Wall. Dance Captain: Eric Giancola. Assistant Dance Captain: Matt Wall.
*Notes: Recorded from 6th row orchestra center. Includes Brad Oscar's speech to Brian, as well as Brian's speech to the audience and ensemble. *HUGE energy on account of it being Brian's final night, the entire cast was on fire. At stage door, someone (I forget who, maybe Aaron) even said that it was difficult because they almost had too much energy and adrenaline, and they all wanted to make it special for him. And it definitely was special! Christian Borle's audition song about giving birth will stay with me for a very long time! The applause was insane at Brian's first entrance, and incredibly long standing ovations after 'A Musical' in Act 1 and 'Make An Omelette' in Act 2. During the first one, Brian broke character during the applause to look around the theatre and take it all in. During the second, several ensemble members turned and applauded towards him for a moment before returning to their poses, and Brad (I think) kept pointing at Brian, which made the audience cheer even harder.
MASTER: roundnessandradiance.weebly.com
4 June 2016, Broadway
Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), Heidi Blickenstaf (Bea), Andre Ward (u/s Nostradamus), Jenny Hill (u/s Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Bud Weber (u/s Minstrel)
13 June 2016, Broadway
Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), John Cariani (Nigel Bottom), Christian Borle (Shakespeare), HeidiBlickenstaf (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Kate Reinders(Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Edward Hibbert (LordClapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Andre Ward (Minstrel)
18 July 2016, Broadway
Will Chase (Shakespeare), Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Leslie Kritzer (Bea), Catherine Brunell (Portia), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham), Gerry Vichi (Shylock), Andre Ward (Minstrel)
*NOTE: First performance for Will Chase, Josh Grisetti, Leslie Kritzer, and Catherine Brunell
16 November 2016, Broadway matinee
Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Adam Pascal (Shakespeare), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Leslie Kritzer (Bea), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), Catherine Brunell (Portia), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah), Edward Hibbert (Lord Clapham/Judge), David Hibbard (u/s Shylock)