Greg Kotis
Greg Kotis is an actor, bookwriter, lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Nassim and Urinetown. Awards include Tony Awards for Urinetown The Musical (2002).
Latest News on Greg Kotis:
- TWELFTH NIGHT, URINETOWN, and More Set For Connecticut Repertory Theatre's 2026-2027 SeasonAug 26, 2026
- Bryce Edwards to Present New Edition of THE FRIVOLITY HOUR at BirdlandAug 24, 2026
- Jeff Goldblum, VOCES8, Music From The Sole and More Set for George Mason University's Center for the ArtsAug 20, 2026
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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
News
TWELFTH NIGHT, URINETOWN, and More Set For Connecticut Repertory Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Connecticut Repertory Theatre has announced its 2026 – 2027 season, celebrating 77 years of theatre-making. The season will kick off in October with Twelfth Night. Check out the full lineup here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Connecticut Repertory Theatre has announced its 2026 – 2027 season, celebrating 77 years of theatre-making. The season will kick off in October with Twelfth Night. Check out the full lineup here.
Bryce Edwards to Present New Edition of THE FRIVOLITY HOUR at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
xBirdland Jazz Club will present the return of crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards in “The Frivolity Hour”. Once more, Bryce will share his original brand of hot traditional jazz and early 20th century popular music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
xBirdland Jazz Club will present the return of crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards in “The Frivolity Hour”. Once more, Bryce will share his original brand of hot traditional jazz and early 20th century popular music.
Jeff Goldblum, VOCES8, Music From The Sole and More Set for George Mason University's Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University will open its Great Performances at Mason season with dance, theater and music, including VOCES8 and Compagnie Hervé Koubi.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University will open its Great Performances at Mason season with dance, theater and music, including VOCES8 and Compagnie Hervé Koubi.
Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Ray Of Light Theatre
by AJ Jaffari - Aug 10, 2026
What happens when water becomes a privilege—and rebellion comes with a price?
by AJ Jaffari - Aug 10, 2026
What happens when water becomes a privilege—and rebellion comes with a price?
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS to Present Improvised Bluegrass Musical at THE PIT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS will perform an improvised bluegrass musical at THE PIT NYC, featuring original lyrics set to old-timey standards and traditional instruments, with THE UNDERSTUDIES as the opening act.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS will perform an improvised bluegrass musical at THE PIT NYC, featuring original lyrics set to old-timey standards and traditional instruments, with THE UNDERSTUDIES as the opening act.
Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage
by Steve Murray - Aug 3, 2026
What did our critic think of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage?
by Steve Murray - Aug 3, 2026
What did our critic think of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage?
RADIUM GIRLS, URINETOWN and More Set for Beck Center for the Arts to Present 2026-2027 Youth Theater Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts announced its 78th Youth Theater season, featuring four productions including DR. EXPERIMENTOR AND THE LEAGUE OF EVIL, MOUSE IN THE HOUSE, RADIUM GIRLS, and URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Beck Center for the Arts announced its 78th Youth Theater season, featuring four productions including DR. EXPERIMENTOR AND THE LEAGUE OF EVIL, MOUSE IN THE HOUSE, RADIUM GIRLS, and URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL.
Review: URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Osceola Arts
by Julie Gardieff - Jul 11, 2026
What did our critic think of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Osceola Arts?
by Julie Gardieff - Jul 11, 2026
What did our critic think of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Osceola Arts?
The Wayfaring Strangers to Perform Improvised Bluegrass Musical at The PIT NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
Theater of the Apes will present The Wayfaring Strangers at The PIT NYC for an improvised bluegrass musical featuring new lyrics to old-timey standards played on banjo, fiddle, washboard, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
Theater of the Apes will present The Wayfaring Strangers at The PIT NYC for an improvised bluegrass musical featuring new lyrics to old-timey standards played on banjo, fiddle, washboard, and more.
URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL to Open Mile Square Theatre's First Pre-Professional Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
Mile Square Theatre will present URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL as part of its inaugural Pre-Professional Theatre Program, featuring emerging artists ages 18 to 25 from Hudson County and across New Jersey.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
Mile Square Theatre will present URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL as part of its inaugural Pre-Professional Theatre Program, featuring emerging artists ages 18 to 25 from Hudson County and across New Jersey.
THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Tour and More Set for The Goodman Summer Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Goodman's Centennial 25/26 Season will conclude with programming for all ages, interests and neighborhoods. The theater has unveiled its 4th annual partnership with Chicago Park District’s “Night Out in the Parks” to present The Lizard y El Sol.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Goodman's Centennial 25/26 Season will conclude with programming for all ages, interests and neighborhoods. The theater has unveiled its 4th annual partnership with Chicago Park District’s “Night Out in the Parks” to present The Lizard y El Sol.
URINETOWN to Open at Trustus Theatre's Thigpen Mainstage in Columbia, SC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Trustus Theatre will present URINETOWN, the Tony Award-winning musical satire, on the Thigpen Mainstage in Columbia, SC, directed by Dewey Scott-Wiley with music direction by Chris Cockrell.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Trustus Theatre will present URINETOWN, the Tony Award-winning musical satire, on the Thigpen Mainstage in Columbia, SC, directed by Dewey Scott-Wiley with music direction by Chris Cockrell.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, URINETOWN & More Set fpr People's Light2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
People's Light in Malvern, PA announced its 2026/27 season, featuring five productions themed around family, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, a rolling world premiere of LITTLE WOMEN, HARVEY, and URINETOWN.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
People's Light in Malvern, PA announced its 2026/27 season, featuring five productions themed around family, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, a rolling world premiere of LITTLE WOMEN, HARVEY, and URINETOWN.
WAYFARING STRANGERS to Perform Improvised Bluegrass Musical at The PIT for Father's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Theater of the Apes will present The Wayfaring Strangers at The PIT NYC for a Father's Day improvised bluegrass musical featuring new lyrics to old-timey standards played on banjo, fiddle, washboard, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Theater of the Apes will present The Wayfaring Strangers at The PIT NYC for a Father's Day improvised bluegrass musical featuring new lyrics to old-timey standards played on banjo, fiddle, washboard, and more.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, AT THIS PERFORMANCE World Premieres and More Set for Pantochino Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
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HOT COMBINATION to Return to Birdland with Bryce Edwards and Mike Davis
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club will present an encore of HOT COMBINATION, featuring Bryce Edwards and Mike Davis honoring 1920s jazz duo Red Nichols and Cliff Edwards, backed by an all-star traditional jazz band.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club will present an encore of HOT COMBINATION, featuring Bryce Edwards and Mike Davis honoring 1920s jazz duo Red Nichols and Cliff Edwards, backed by an all-star traditional jazz band.
Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.
Interview: Marty Isenberg Brings THE WAY I FEEL INSIDE to Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 14, 2026
The new album, THE WAY I FEEL INSIDE, is a soundtrack to the wonder, loneliness and nostalgia of life in the modern world. See it in NYC on Wednesday, June 3rd at 9:30 p.m
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 14, 2026
The new album, THE WAY I FEEL INSIDE, is a soundtrack to the wonder, loneliness and nostalgia of life in the modern world. See it in NYC on Wednesday, June 3rd at 9:30 p.m
The Wayfaring Strangers Improvised Bluegrass Musical Returns With A New Stranger
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS bring their improvised bluegrass musical back to The PIT in NYC, featuring new lyrics to old-timey standards played on banjo, fiddle, washboard, and more, with opening act SLOP.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
THE WAYFARING STRANGERS bring their improvised bluegrass musical back to The PIT in NYC, featuring new lyrics to old-timey standards played on banjo, fiddle, washboard, and more, with opening act SLOP.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Laura Benanti and More Set for Signature Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026
Signature Theatre has revealed its 2026-2027 Season. The 37th season features six musicals and two plays, including a world premiere musical, a regional premiere musical, and a DC premiere play.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026
Signature Theatre has revealed its 2026-2027 Season. The 37th season features six musicals and two plays, including a world premiere musical, a regional premiere musical, and a DC premiere play.
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 the following awards: - 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 - Book and Lyrics (Obie Awards) for Urinetown.
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