"Something Rotten!" at Playmakers Theater of Covington

In this Shakespeare-inspired, irreverent romp of a musical, two brothers hope to write a hit play but are constantly roadblocked by "The Bard" himself. Something Rotten!, a Broadway comedy, is set in 1595 and charts the brothers as they aim to write the world's first musical after a soothsayer predicts the future of theater. Expect all the trappings of the genre, like showy dance numbers, powerful songs, and bold costumes. $7:30 pm; 2 pm Sundays. $15–$30. bontempstix.com.