(SPARTA, NJ) -- North Star Theater Company presents the smash Broadway hit Something Rotten! from July 31 through August 3, 2025 at the Sussex County Technical School's McNeice Auditorium.  This is a fast-paced musical comedy filled with hilarious showbiz nods and toe-tapping numbers.

Set in 1595, Something Rotten! follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom as they struggle to write the world’s first musical in the shadow of Shakespeare’s fame. Packed with big laughs, show-stopping numbers, and outrageous references, this hilarious hit is a love letter to musical theater itself. Get ready for a wild, toe-tapping romp through history with a twist!

The musical comedy features a book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick.

The production is directed by Kelly Dacus-Smith, with Assistant Director Jaime Villani and Music Director Dr. Deborah Gianuzzi. The mainstage show will feature two casts.  Please check the ticket site for more information when ordering.

Performances take place Thursday, July 31 at 7:30pm; Friday, August 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, August 2 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm; and Sunday, August 3 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm.  Tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for seniors, students and military.  Tickets are available for purchase online. McNeice Auditorium is located at 105 North Church Road in Sparta, New Jersey.

“I feel so lucky to be doing what I love with the people I love!  I am very lucky that my family and I all share the same passion and love working together to create something magical!  And the people you meet along the way and join you become family as well.  That is the wonderful thing about theater!” said Director Kelly Dacus-Smith.

THE DANISH CAST: Nick Bottom-Logan Kal-el Frazer; Nigel Bottom-Jay Granholm; William Shakespeare-Thomas Russo; Bea-Julia Kadar; Portia-Sadie Smaldino; Nostradamus-Jake Remington; Brother Jerimiah-Joel Garcia; Minstrel-Destiny Covert; Lady Clapham-Amanda Hobaugh; Shylock-Charlie Hudson; Tom Snout-Logan Scarpa; Robin-Thomas Fossett; Peter Quince-Chris Flatt; Snug-Addison Hardin; Francis Flute-Shea Harrison; Horatio-Michael Iudica; Master of Justice-Shea Harrison; Eye Patch Man/Grim Reaper-Max Cagno; Astrologer-Sheena Covert; Egg Soloist-Maddy Sutton; and Messenger-Emma Muth.

THE OMELETTE CAST: Nick Bottom-Todd Smith; Nigel Bottom-Alexander McCully; William Shakespeare-Dom Chiocchi; Bea-Madison Washer; Portia Megan Longwell; Nostradamus-Jaz Astwood; Brother Jerimiah-David Blazier; Minstrel-Kerri Batche; Lady Clapham-Allison Ognibene; Shylock-Charlie Hudson; Tom Snout-Myles Williams; Robin-Jason Cahill; Peter Quince-Sky Sobieski; Snug-Chris Hannon; Francis Flute-Ben Muth; Horatio-Elena Spagna; Master of Justice-Lydia Rivera; Eye Patch Man/Grim Reaper-Max Cagno; Astrologer-Blair Lanza; Egg Soloist-Maddy Sutton; and Messenger-Jackie Turkington.

ALL SHOWS - FEATURED DANCE ENSEMBLE: Rylee Covert, Jenn Gallager, Miranda Jane, Julia Kadar, Marley Lane, Megan Longwell, Lynessa Marrow, Josephine Nardini, Madisyn Rojas, Sabrina Smith, Sadie Smaldino, and Madison Washer.

ENSEMBLE: Madison Allen, Kerri Batche, Sheena Covert, Linda Leigh DeNude, Danielle DiBattista, Lillian Ryan Farrell, Becca Fasano, Hailey Frazer, Sarah Hale, Amanda Hobaugh, Blair Lanza, Emma Muth, Allison Ognibene, Lydia Rivera, Maddy Sutton, Jackie Turkington, and Skylar Whitley.

Now in its sixth season, North Star Theater Company continues to shine as a cultural beacon in Northwest New Jersey. Based in Sussex County, this non-profit theater organization is proudly rooted in the local community.  North Star’s mission is to provide an inclusive and high-quality theatrical experience through diverse productions of dramas, comedies, and musicals. With opportunities for artists of all ages and experience levels, the company fosters creativity, community, and collaboration in a respectful, professional environment.

Funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council.