Greg Kotis
Latest News on Greg Kotis:
Bryce Edwards to Return to Birdland Jazz Club With THE FRIVOLITY HOUR (Nov 13, 2025)
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS Improvised Bluegrass Musical to Return to The PIT (Nov 6, 2025)
Ray Of Light Theatre In San Francisco Unveils 2026 Season (Nov 3, 2025)
Bryce Edwards to Return to Birdland Jazz Club With THE FRIVOLITY HOUR (Nov 13, 2025)
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS Improvised Bluegrass Musical to Return to The PIT (Nov 6, 2025)
Ray Of Light Theatre In San Francisco Unveils 2026 Season (Nov 3, 2025)
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ENCORES!
URINETOWN
Feb 5 " 16, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin
Choreographer Mayte Natalio
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Teddy Bergman
Date:
02/05/2025
From: Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
ENCORES!
URINETOWN
Feb 5 " 16, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin
Choreographer Mayte Natalio
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Teddy Bergman
Date:
02/05/2025
From: Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
ENCORES!
URINETOWN
Feb 5 " 16, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin
Choreographer Mayte Natalio
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Teddy Bergman
Date:
02/05/2025
From: Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
ENCORES!
URINETOWN
Feb 5 " 16, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin
Choreographer Mayte Natalio
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Teddy Bergman
Date:
02/05/2025
From: Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More At City Center
The Creative Team (left to right): Greg Kotis (Music/Lyrics), Mark Hollman (Music/Lyrics),
Bob Martin (Book), Harry Connick, Jr. (Music/Lyrics), John Rando (Director).
Todd Schmidt (Paper Mill Playhouse Managing Director)
Date:
02/28/2018
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast and Creatives of Paper Mill's THE STING
Michael Rego, Jennifer Laura Thompson(Hope Cladwell in the original production of Urinetown), Greg Kotis (co-lyricist and book writer), John Cullum, Mark Hollman (co-lyricist and composer), Matthew Rego and James Jennings, Artistic of The America
Date:
10/19/2015
From: Photo Flash: Broadway Legend John Cullum Gets His Own Theatre on 54th Street!
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Awards and Nominations
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Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Book of a Musical
Greg Kotis, Urinetown The Musical
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Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Greg Kotis, Urinetown The Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Greg Kotis, Urinetown
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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lyrics
Greg Kotis, Urinetown
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Obie Awards - 2001 - Book And Lyrics
Greg Kotis, Urinetown
Videos
VIDEO: On This Day, September 20- Run, Freedom, Run! URINETOWN Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-20 16:36:06
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's THE STING Starring Harry Connick, Jr
by Alan Henry - 2018-04-05 12:45:11
VIDEO: On This Day, August 27- Run, Freedom, Run! URINETOWN Begins Broadway Previews
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-08-27 00:01:00
Tony Winner Steve Kazee to Lead Industry Reading of New Musical Based On Hit Movie THE STING
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-10 06:48:46
STAGE TUBE: URINETOWN Creators Present YEAST NATION at FringeNYC
by Kelsey Denette - 2011-08-09 11:16:13
TV: URINETOWN's 'Lockstock & Little Sally' Promote Rosie Live on NBC
by Craig Brockman - 2008-11-16 09:20:41
News
Bryce Edwards to Return to Birdland Jazz Club With THE FRIVOLITY HOUR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club will present the return of crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards in “The Frivolity Hour”. Edwards leads a team of extraordinary jazzmen Scott Ricketts and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club will present the return of crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards in “The Frivolity Hour”. Edwards leads a team of extraordinary jazzmen Scott Ricketts and more.
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS Improvised Bluegrass Musical to Return to The PIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
The Wayfaring Strangers wukk return to The PIT to create another improvised bluegrass musical with little more than a washboard, a banjo, and an audience suggestion...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
The Wayfaring Strangers wukk return to The PIT to create another improvised bluegrass musical with little more than a washboard, a banjo, and an audience suggestion...
Ray Of Light Theatre In San Francisco Unveils 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
San Francisco's Ray of Light Theatre, long known for its edgy, contemporary take on musical theatre, has announced a 2026 season packed with attitude, anarchy, and a bit of Britney Spears sparkle
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
San Francisco's Ray of Light Theatre, long known for its edgy, contemporary take on musical theatre, has announced a 2026 season packed with attitude, anarchy, and a bit of Britney Spears sparkle
Review: URINETOWN at Second Generation Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Oct 27, 2025
The days when old fashioned musical comedies were drawn from classic love stories, silly high school antics and farces will always be tried and true. But more heady topics like mental illness, Alzheimers, race relations, big business, and corrupt governments also have found a place into the uniquely American canon of musicals. A ridiculously named musical, URINETOWN, is now playing at Shea's Smith Theatre, and the fine production by Second Generation Theatre not only entertains but provides much food for thought in this time of government unrest.
by Michael Rabice - Oct 27, 2025
The days when old fashioned musical comedies were drawn from classic love stories, silly high school antics and farces will always be tried and true. But more heady topics like mental illness, Alzheimers, race relations, big business, and corrupt governments also have found a place into the uniquely American canon of musicals. A ridiculously named musical, URINETOWN, is now playing at Shea's Smith Theatre, and the fine production by Second Generation Theatre not only entertains but provides much food for thought in this time of government unrest.
Student Blog: Getting Back into the Swing of Things
by Student Blogger: Haley White - Oct 2, 2025
Going home for the summer is always a relief, as finals make collegiate life stressful, especially for Theatre Majors—final performances, juries, portfolios, and auditions fill schedules.
by Student Blogger: Haley White - Oct 2, 2025
Going home for the summer is always a relief, as finals make collegiate life stressful, especially for Theatre Majors—final performances, juries, portfolios, and auditions fill schedules.
Cast Set for URINETOWN at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company of 'Urinetown.' Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre becomes a world of water shortages, catchy tunes, sharp wit, and a fight for free toilet usage. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company of 'Urinetown.' Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre becomes a world of water shortages, catchy tunes, sharp wit, and a fight for free toilet usage. Learn more!
The Mac Players Will Stage URINETOWN at Middletown Arts Center in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
The MAC Players at Middletown Arts Center will present URINETOWN, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, October 17–26, 2025. Directed by Kathy Connolly.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
The MAC Players at Middletown Arts Center will present URINETOWN, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, October 17–26, 2025. Directed by Kathy Connolly.
The Wayfaring Strangers To Return With The First Improvised Bluegrass Musical Of The Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
The Wayfaring Strangers will present a wholly improvised bluegrass musical at The PIT this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the performance here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
The Wayfaring Strangers will present a wholly improvised bluegrass musical at The PIT this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the performance here!
Review: URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Roxy's Downtown
by John Dalton-White - Jun 6, 2025
Once you get past the title of the show and the setting of a public restroom, Roxy’s production of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL is more than bathroom wit – it’s hilarious satire that pokes fun at capitalism, local government, environmental doom, and musical theatre itself. It’s an entertaining evening that Wichita audiences won’t want to miss!
by John Dalton-White - Jun 6, 2025
Once you get past the title of the show and the setting of a public restroom, Roxy’s production of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL is more than bathroom wit – it’s hilarious satire that pokes fun at capitalism, local government, environmental doom, and musical theatre itself. It’s an entertaining evening that Wichita audiences won’t want to miss!
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring URINETOWN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company's 2025-2026 season inviting audiences to root for the underdog with the satirical hit Urinetown, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company's 2025-2026 season inviting audiences to root for the underdog with the satirical hit Urinetown, plus more.
Monday Night Musicals Come to the Magnet Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
Though most of Broadway goes dark on Monday nights, the Magnet Theater is flipping the script with a new series celebrating original, genre-pushing musical comedies.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
Though most of Broadway goes dark on Monday nights, the Magnet Theater is flipping the script with a new series celebrating original, genre-pushing musical comedies.
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of URINETOWN At Kentwood Players
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025
Kentwood Players to present Tony Award-winning Urinetown The Musical (music by Mark Hollman, lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, book by Greg Kotis) opening Friday, May 9. Check out portrait photos of the cast here!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025
Kentwood Players to present Tony Award-winning Urinetown The Musical (music by Mark Hollman, lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, book by Greg Kotis) opening Friday, May 9. Check out portrait photos of the cast here!
Kentwood Players to Present URINETOWN THE MUSICAL in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025
Kentwood Players will present Tony Award-winning Urinetown The Musical, opening Friday, May 9 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles 90045.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025
Kentwood Players will present Tony Award-winning Urinetown The Musical, opening Friday, May 9 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles 90045.
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS Improvised Bluegrass Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025
Theater of the Apes to present The Wayfaring Strangers, a wholly improvised bluegrass musical featuring brand spankin' new lyrics to old-timey bluegrass standards, played by a rotating cast on traditional instruments like banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, washboard, egg shakers, kazoo, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025
Theater of the Apes to present The Wayfaring Strangers, a wholly improvised bluegrass musical featuring brand spankin' new lyrics to old-timey bluegrass standards, played by a rotating cast on traditional instruments like banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, washboard, egg shakers, kazoo, and more.
Cast SET FOR For THE END OF ALL FLESH By Greg Kotis at New York City Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025
Maithili Ginde has joined the cast of Greg Kotis' post-apocalyptic bluegrass musical, The End of All Flesh, as Girl. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025
Maithili Ginde has joined the cast of Greg Kotis' post-apocalyptic bluegrass musical, The End of All Flesh, as Girl. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Kentwood Players to Hold Auditions for URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025
Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for Urinetown: The Musical, featuring Music by Mark Hollman, Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, and Book by Greg Kotis. Learn more and see how to audition.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025
Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for Urinetown: The Musical, featuring Music by Mark Hollman, Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, and Book by Greg Kotis. Learn more and see how to audition.
Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Bastrop Opera House
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 28, 2025
From February 21 to March 9, Bastrop Opera House presents URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann as the 4th offering of their 2024-2025 season, an offbeat musical that blends dark humor with social commentary on corruption, class struggle, and the environment. Entertaining an excited, energetic audience, this production showcases moments of creativity and ambition that bring moments of genuine charm, and the clever, self-aware script holds the audience's attention despite some normal opening night mishaps.
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 28, 2025
From February 21 to March 9, Bastrop Opera House presents URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann as the 4th offering of their 2024-2025 season, an offbeat musical that blends dark humor with social commentary on corruption, class struggle, and the environment. Entertaining an excited, energetic audience, this production showcases moments of creativity and ambition that bring moments of genuine charm, and the clever, self-aware script holds the audience's attention despite some normal opening night mishaps.
FRIGID New York Reveals Schedule Of Performances For 2025 New York City Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
FRIGID New York will present the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival at UNDER St. Marks, wild project and the Chain Theatre. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
FRIGID New York will present the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival at UNDER St. Marks, wild project and the Chain Theatre. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
URINETOWN THE MUSICAL Comes to Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway Musical Comedy, Urinetown The Musical, beginning this week. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway Musical Comedy, Urinetown The Musical, beginning this week. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Greg Kotis written?
Greg Kotis has written 6 shows including Urinetown (Bookwriter), Urinetown Prequel (Bookwriter), The Man in the White Suit (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2005 (Playwright), Pig Farm (Playwright), The Sting (Lyricist).
What awards has Greg Kotis been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown and Book And Lyrics (Obie Awards) for Urinetown.
What awards has Greg Kotis won?
Greg Kotis has won several prestigious awards for Urinetown The Musical, including the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. He also received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding Lyrics. Additionally, Kotis earned the Obie Award for Book and Lyrics for Urinetown.
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