Civic Theatre to Close 2013-14 Season with URINETOWN, 5/2-18

Civic Theatre will present the finale to its 2013-2014 main stage season with the irreverent, laugh-out-loud Tony-winning musical, "Urinetown" opening on Friday, May 2 with performances through Sunday, May 18. Civic's Artistic Director William Sanders directs and choreographs this musical that won 2002 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score and has been hailed as one of the most original musicals of the last 20 years. All performances will be held at Civic's historic Nineteenth Street Theatre at 527 N. 19th Street in Allentown. Special discounted tickets are available for performances on opening weekend. Please call the box office or visit www.CivicTheatre.com for more information.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year draught has led to a government ban on private toilets. The supposedly evil Mr. Cladwell rules a single monopolistic corporation, UGC, which charges the city's citizens exorbitant prices to use public amenities. But young Bobby Strong, a lowly restroom attendant, decides that now is the time for change! He incites a massive uprising against the Cladwell Empire, only to fall in love with his daughter, Hope. Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht, "Urinetown" spares nothing with its irreverent humor and sharp wit.

"Urinetown: The Musical" features music and lyrics by Mark Hollman and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. Performances are May 2-3, 8-10, 15-19. Showtimes are Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 pm and Sunday (May 18) at 2 pm.

The musical will feature a live onstage band under the musical direction of Justin Brehm. Deena Linn is co-choreographer. Set design is by Jason Sherwood. Will Morris serves as costume and lighting designer. Wig and hair design is by Kim Danish. Emily Heller is production stage manager. She is assisted by Jillian Hutton.

CIVIC THEATRE URINETOWN CAST
(in order of appearance)

Officer Lockstock........................................................................Will Morris
Little Sally...........................................................................Molly Caballero
Penelope Pennywise..................................................................Tracy Ceschin
Bobby Strong....................................................................Brent Schlosshauer
Hope Cladwell........................................................................Morgan Reilly
Mr. McQueen...........................................................................Kevin Rogers
Senator Fipp............................................................................Robert Torres
Old Man Strong........................................................................Tom Nardone
Dr. Billeaux............................................................................Todd Carpien
Mrs. Millennium...................................................................Mercedes Tonne
Hot Blades Harry...................................................................Johnny Schaffer
Tiny Tom................................................................................WilliamWest
Soupy Sue..................................................................................Deena Linn
Little Becky Two Shoes...................................................................Nina Elias
Robbie the Stockfish................................................................Jason Sizemore
Billy Boy Bill.............................................................................Reese Diaz
Josephine Strong..................................................................Marie Ann Sutera
Officer Barrel..............................................................................Mac Myles
Caldwell B. Cladwell......................................................Kirk Lawrence-Howard
Bugeye...........................................................................Alyssa Rose Haning
Gloria Get Along...................................................................Amanda Barrish
High Forehead Cora..................................................................Eileen Veghte
Chrissy the Troll........................................................................Jillian Mauro
Cee Ya Next Tuesday...................................................................Katie Brobst
Help Me Rhonda......................................................................Mariah Dalton
Senator Scheister....................................................................John Leiderman
Octavia Outsource...................................................................Kristina Haynes
Dr. Quach..............................................................................Stephen Krock

Civic's Box Office number is 610.432.8943 all shows will be produced at Civic's 19th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19th Street, Allentown, PA. Free parking for the shows is available along liberty and Allen Streets near 19th Street and in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot at 19th and Liberty (after the bank is closed).

Civic Theatre of Allentown is a 501c3 non-profit organization that professionally produces live community theatre, is the Lehigh Valley's longest running year-round art house cinema, and the home of the Lehigh Valley's oldest continually operated children's theatre school.

More information on Civic Theatre of Allentown can be found at www.civictheatre.com.