This musical, from the Theatre of the Republic, is set in 1595 London, England. The Bottom brothers Nick and Nigel, are trying to find success by writing plays, but are outshined by the rock-star playwright of the Renaissance, William Shakespeare. Desperate to find success, Nick gets help from a soothsayer for the next big hit. Theatre of the Republic, 331 Main St. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, 3 p.m. $28+. (843) 488-0821, www.thetheatreoftherepublic.com