Something Rotten kicks off Stratfords 2024 festival season [Video]

‘Something Rotten’ kicks off Stratford’s 2024 festival season

There is a buzz – and some brass – in the air in Stratford as the doors opened to audiences on Tuesday for the first preview shows of the 2024 festival season.

This year, CTV News has followed the cast of Something Rotten as they went from their first rehearsal to live on stage.

“We are just so excited,” one audience member told CTV News.

But it’s not just the audience that’s filled with excitement.

“So you can hear the mumbling from the audience, the energy, the laughter, the discussions,” said Something Rotten actor, Dan Chameroy. “The city starts to come to light, the downtown area starts to come to life, like energy is palpable in here.”

Just over two months ago, the cast and crew of Something Rotten met for the first time.

“I’m so excited,” said actor Henry Firmston. “We’ve been rehearsing for what feels like a year.”

Since then, they’ve added a set orchestra …