Urinetown 2001 - Articles Page 13

Opened: April 1, 2001
Closing: May 28, 2001

Urinetown - 2001 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

American Theatre of Actors (Chernuchin Theatre)
314 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019

ONE OF THE MOST UPROARIOUSLY FUNNY MUSICALS IN YEARS, URINETOWN IS A HILARIOUS TALE OF GREED, CORRUPTION, LOVE, AND REVOLUTION IN A TIME WHEN WATER IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD. 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. WITH A WINK TO ITS OLD “UNISEX” BATHROOMS, CIRCLE CAN’T HELP BUT RELISH THIS EDGY MUSICAL TREAT.

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Urinetown - 2001 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 13

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Closes at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


Little House on the Prairie, The Musical, a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books, will take the stage thru March 28, 2010 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Melissa Gilbert, who rose to fame as a child playing Laura in the hugely successful NBC television series 'Little House on the Prairie' during the 1970s, now continues her legacy 'on the prairie' by taking on the role of 'Ma.' Little House on the Prairie, The Musical will also star Steve Blanchard as 'Pa' and Kara Lindsay as Laura.

Kern, Creek, et. al Join London's HAIR Tribe
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 24, 2010


Broadway veterans Kevin Kern, Luther Creek, Crystal Joy and Phyre Hawkins have officially joined London's HAIR Tribe, which is set to begin performances at the Gielgud Theatre on April 1st. The join most of the original Broadway cast, which is making the transfer. A new Tribe opened on Broadway in early March.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Comes To Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 3/23-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


Little House on the Prairie, The Musical, a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books, will take the stage March 23 - 28, 2010 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

Interact Theatre Ends Run of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010


Interact Theatre Company will close the first production of its 20th Anniversary season, the hilarious musical comedy and the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek, on March 28th.

Limelight Theatre & 1st Stage Present Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 17, 2010


Limelight Theatre and VA based theatre company 1st Stage both in their second seasons are co-producing Tony Award-winning composer (for Parade) Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Papermill Playhouse's LOST IN YONKERS Will Close 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Paper Mill Playhouse will close its production of Lost in Yonkers on March 14th. Directed by Michael Bloom, Lost in Yonkers began performances at the Millburn Theater on February 17th and opened February 21st. Lost in Yonkers was selected by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as part of the American Masterpieces Series in New Jersey. American Masterpieces is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts.

TRIUMPH OF LOVE Lands at Olney, 4/14-5/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


What do you do when the only thing the man you're in love with wants to do is kill you? Seduce him, disguised as a man impersonating another woman, while fending off the affections of both his uncle and his aunt, of course... which is exactly what happens in Triumph of Love, a musical comedy romp.

Holds, Ballard, Dirden et al. Complete ENRON Cast
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 4, 2010


The upcoming Broadway production of Lucy Prebble's critically acclaimed play ENRON, directed by Rupert Goold, is proud to welcome actors JORDAN BALLARD (Hairspray), BRANDON J. DIRDEN (Prelude to a Kiss), ANTHONY HOLDS (Spamalot, Pal Joey), TY JONES (Judgment at Nuremberg, Henry IV, Julius Caesar), TOM NELIS (The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, Aida), JEFF SKOWRON (The Lion King, High Society), LUSIA STRUS (the upcoming untitled Gus Van Sant project), BEN HARTLEY (Swan Lake, The Little Mermaid) and ELLYN MARIE MARSH to the company.

Paper Mill Playhouse Cancels 2/25 Performances of LOST IN YONKERS Due To Weather
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 25, 2010


Please be advised that the 1:30pm and 7:30pm performances of Lost in Yonkers at Paper Mill Playhouse on Thursday, February 25th are cancelled due to inclement weather. Lost in Yonkers ticket holders can call the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 973-376-4343 to reschedule into another performance.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Comes To Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 3/23-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010


Little House on the Prairie, The Musical, a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books, will take the stage March 23 - 28, 2010 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Plays Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall 6/8-13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL, a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books, will play June 8-13 at Bass Performance Hall. It is presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth and Casa Manana; single tickets are $30-$75 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 1.

Rosemary Prinz, J. Anthony Crane, Sara Surrey et al. Lead Papermill Playhouse's LOST IN YONKERS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


Paper Mill Playhouse has announces casting for Lost in Yonkers. Directed by Michael Bloom, Lost in Yonkers will run at the Millburn theater from February 17 through March 14, 2010. Lost in Yonkers was selected by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as part of the American Masterpieces Series in New Jersey. American Masterpieces is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts. Official opening is Sunday, February 21th at 7:00pm.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine is a musical double feature as hilarious as any presented in Hollywood's heyday.

Marsha Mason Joins Cast of I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


Keen Company in association with Wiltsie Bridge Productions announced today that Academy Award-nominee Marsha Mason will join previously announced Keir Dullea and Matt Servitto in the upcoming revival of I Never Sang for My Father by Robert Anderson at Theatre Row / The Clurman Theater from March 23 - May 1.

Rosemary Prinz Stars In Paper Mill Playhouse's LOST IN YONKERS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for Lost in Yonkers.

Rosemary Prinz, J. Anthony Crane, Sara Surrey et al. Lead Papermill Playhouse's LOST IN YONKERS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010


Paper Mill Playhouse has announces casting for Lost in Yonkers. Directed by Michael Bloom, Lost in Yonkers will run at the Millburn theater from February 17 through March 14, 2010. Lost in Yonkers was selected by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as part of the American Masterpieces Series in New Jersey. American Masterpieces is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts. Official opening is Sunday, February 21th at 7:00pm.

2010 Berkshire Theatre Festival to Include Atkinson, Rando, Easton et al.
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 12, 2010


Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire has announced the schedule for the 2010 Berkshire Theatre Festival season. This season features one world premiere, two musicals, and multiple classics from the theatrical canon. Critically-acclaimed directors David Auburn, Anders Cato, Kyle Fabel, Wes Grantom, Eric Hill, John Rando, and E. Gray Simons III will be charged with bringing this season of theatre that matters to life. Among the actors appearing this year in Stockbridge are Jayne Atkinson, David Chandler, Jeremy Davidson, Richard Easton, Michel Gill, and Randy Harrison.

Photo Coverage: Production Photos of Paper Mills' LOST IN YONKERS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2010


Directed by Michael Bloom, Lost in Yonkers will run at the Millburn theater from February 17 through March 14, 2010. Lost in Yonkers was selected by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as part of the American Masterpieces Series in New Jersey. American Masterpieces is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Interact Theatre Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Interact Theatre Company announces the first production of its 20th Anniversary season and its return to its 'home' in North Hollywood with the hilarious musical comedy and the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek

Interact Theatre Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Interact Theatre Company announces the first production of its 20th Anniversary season and its return to its 'home' in North Hollywood with the hilarious musical comedy and the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek

Interact Theatre Opens DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Interact Theatre Company announces the first production of its 20th Anniversary season and its return to its 'home' in North Hollywood with the hilarious musical comedy and the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek

Interact Theatre Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2010


Interact Theatre Company announces the first production of its 20th Anniversary season and its return to its 'home' in North Hollywood with the hilarious musical comedy and the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek

Interact Theatre Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


Interact Theatre Company announces the first production of its 20th Anniversary season and its return to its 'home' in North Hollywood with the hilarious musical comedy and the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek

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Urinetown - 2001 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer John Carrafa
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Costume Design Jonathan Bixby
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Director John Rando
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor Hunter Foster
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Brian MacDevitt
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Musical The Araca Group
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Dodger Theatricals
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Musical TheaterDreams Inc.
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Lauren Mitchell
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Scott Pask

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