Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre to Present URINETOWN THE MUSICAL

Romeoville - Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critic's Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, URINETOWN THE MUSICAL is a hilarious satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself!

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people a hero, Bobby Strong (Michael Frale of Elk Grove), decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom.

Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, URINETOWN THE MUSICAL speaks to our time with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and ability to produce gales of laughter. And, yes, it is a horrible title for a musical.

Director of Theatre Keith White of Joliet directs the the show called a "jubilant theatrical experience." Assisting White in the creation of this "musical for our times" is Becky Hicks of Joliet (vocal director) and Jeni Donahue of Joliet (choreographer).

The cast includes Zackary Abu-Shanab of Plainfield, Kevin Bukauski and Jordin Richards of Tinley Park, Christy Carlson of Lockport, Kayla Carson and Adam Jezl-Sikorski of Burbank, Serena Clearwater of Arlington Heights, Jake Dorencz of Romeoville, Sean Gallagher of Mokena, Amanda Mascarello of Mokena, Luke Murphy of Darien, Kawaan Panama of Chicago, Katy Papineau of Kankakee, Miguel Salazar of Crest Hill and Jessi Sheppard of Monee.

Working behind the scenes are Jonathan Boehle of Cornell (stage manager), Tyler Senjanin of Evergreen Park (assistant stage manager), Celeste Mackey of Joliet (costume design), Andrew Nelsen of Joliet (scenic and lighting design), Jill Jeffrey of Romeoville (properties), Taylore Cephas of Chicago and Robert Kornaus of Plainfield (sound reinforcement and microphones), Carole McKee of Plainfield (light board operator), Nicole and Briana Reidy of Darien (costume dressers), and Dave Pomatto of Naperville (assistant technical director). Front-of-house staff is Lauren Finnegan of Wheaton (box office) and Jamie Voustros of Chicago (house manager).

This insightful musical will run April 15-17 and April 21-24 and is recommended for patrons 13 years old and up. The evening performances are 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. In addition, there is a 4 p.m. matinee performance at on Saturday, April 23. Advanced tickets purchases are strongly encouraged. Ticket prices are $10 for adult and $9 for students and seniors. Lewis students pay $2 with an ID. For groups of 15 or more tickets are $8. Tickets are non-refundable. For more information, patrons can check out the PLT Website at www.lewisu.edu/plt, or call the box office (815) 836-5500 Monday through Friday from 1-4:30 p.m. The theatre is located on the main campus, the Oremus Fine Arts Center on Route 53 in Romeoville.

Pictured: (center) Jordin Richards; (clockwise from top right) Adam Jezl-Sikorski, Michael Frale, Amanda Mascarello, and Luke Murphy.