Urinetown 2001 - Articles Page 6

Run Time:
2 hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: September 20, 2001
Closing: January 18, 2004

Urinetown - 2001 - Broadway History , Info & More

Set in a Gotham-like city overwrought by ecological disaster, Urinetown: The Musical is a tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its very weight in gold. A depletion of the earth?s water supply has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The privilege to pee is regulated by a single, malevolent corporation, which profits by charging admission for one of mankind?s most basic needs. Urinetown is directed by John Rando, with musical staging by John Carrafa, and features book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, and music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann.



Urinetown won 2002 Tony Awards? for Best Score, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Direction of a Musical.

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Urinetown - 2001 - Broadway Articles Page 6

Riverdale Rising Stars to Stage URINETOWN Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2015


The award-winning teens of Riverdale Rising Stars presents the critically-acclaimed URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL, a side-splitting send-up of greed, love, revolution, and musicals in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.  URINETOWN will be presented for six performances only, from May 9 to May 17, 2015.

Winners of Inaugural ALSO RECOGNISED AWARDS Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2015


The full list of winners are announced today in the inaugural Also Recognised Awards, the new audience-voted, industry accolade set up by theatre commentators Mark Shenton and Terri Paddock to celebrate lesser-known but equally worthy talent in fields overlooked by other awards bodies. Over a month's voting, more than 15,000 people took part.

Los Altos Stage Company Presents URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 18, 2015


The Los Altos Stage Company's closes its 19th anniversary season with the hilarious musical comedy with the eyebrow-raising title that took Broadway by storm when it opened in 2001. Urinetown: The Musical opens May 28 and runs through June 27 at the Bus Barn Theater in Los Altos.

Bonstelle Theatre Presents URINETOWN, Now thru 4/26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015


The Bonstelle Theatre closes its 2014-15 Season at Wayne State's Midtown theatre with the Tony Award-winning Urinetown: The Musical, playing tonight, April 17 - 26. A hit on Broadway and in London's West End, the wickedly smart book and lyrics satirize crony capitalism, while the score parodies popular musicals. Written by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, it was originally produced on Broadway in September, 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams, Inc., and Lauren Mitchell.

Bonstelle Theatre to Present URINETOWN, 4/17-26
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2015


The Bonstelle Theatre closes its 2014-15 Season at Wayne State's Midtown theatre with the Tony Award-winning Urinetown: The Musical, playing April 17 - 26. A hit on Broadway and in London's West End, the wickedly smart book and lyrics satirize crony capitalism, while the score parodies popular musicals. Written by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, it was originally produced on Broadway in September, 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams, Inc., and Lauren Mitchell.

Breaking News: Christine Ebersole, Tony Sheldon, James Snyder, Margo Seibert & More Will Lead All-Star Cast of EVER AFTER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 20, 2015


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced complete casting for the world-premiere musical Ever After, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes, Nice Work If You Can Get It), featuring a book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich.

Flushed... URINETOWN Closes in the West End Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2015


Jamie Lloyd's production of Urinetown The Musical, which has been voted Best New Musical in the West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 Awards, recently announced an early closing date for today, January 3, 2015 at the Apollo Theatre. The production was originally slated to run through January 10.

Flushed... West End's URINETOWN Sets Early Closing Date
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2014


Jamie Lloyd's production of Urinetown The Musical, been voted the Best New Musical In The West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 awards, has announced an early closing date for January 3, 2015 at the Apollo Theatre. The production was originally slated to run through January 10.

URINETOWN Wins Big in BroadwayWorld.com UK Awards; Phill Jupitus Joins Cast
by Matt Smith - Dec 2, 2014


Jamie Lloyd's ground breaking, splash hit production of Urinetown The Musical has been voted the Best New Musical In The West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 awards as renowned comedian Phill Jupitus(Never Mind The Buzzc*cks, QI, Hairspray, Monty Python's Spamalot) steps into the role of the tyrannical Caldwell B. Cladwell, from Monday 1 December.

'DIRTY DANCING' Opens in Atlanta Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta presents the Atlanta premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage at the Fox Theatre, beginning tonight, November 25.

BWW Interview: 'Catch a Rising Star' - Eagle Theater's Tim Rinehart
by Pati Buehler - Nov 24, 2014


Covering theater since 2001 has allowed me to enjoy an abundance of amazingly talented people both on Broadway and Regionally. As part of a new series "Catch a Rising Star", please say "hello" to South Jersey's Tim Rinehart.

West End's URINETOWN Supports World Toilet Day
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2014


Today, Wednesday 19 November, the cast of the multi Tony award-winning musical Urinetown, directed by Jamie Lloyd shows support for the UN recognized event: World Toilet Day.

Jupitus Joins Cast Of URINETOWN From Dec 2014!
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 11, 2014


Renowned comedian Phill Jupitus (Never Mind The Buzzc*cks, QI, Hairspray, Monty Python's Spamalot) will join the cast of Jamie Lloyd's ground breaking, splash hit production of Urinetown The Musical from 1 December 2014.

URINETOWN to Host Charity Performance Gala to Support Water.Org, 20 October
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2014


The splash hit and multi Tony award-winning musical Urinetown directed by Jamie Lloyd has announced a special charity performance gala to support Water.org on Monday 20 October in London. In conjunction with Urinetown's West End transfer, the gala will introduce this new collaboration with Water.org to raise awareness of the global water crisis.

URINETOWN Ready To Open In West End!
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2014


Simon Paisley Day (Musketeers, Doctor Who, Titanic, Sherlock, Spartacus, Being Human) will be reprising his critically-acclaimed role as the tyrannical Caldwell B. Cladwell, the machiavellian Head of UGC (Urine Good Company) in the West End transfer of Jamie Lloyd's ground breaking, splash hit production of URINETOWN The Musical.

URINETOWN The Musical Announces Special Charity Gala Performance, Oct 20
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 9, 2014


The splash hit and multi Tony award-winning musical Urinetown directed by Jamie Lloyd is proud to announce a special charity performance gala to support Water.org on Monday 20 October in London. In conjunction with Urinetown's West End transfer, the gala will introduce this new collaboration with Water.org to raise awareness of the global water crisis.

Tickets to Go on Sale 9/14 for 'DIRTY DANCING' in Atlanta This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2014


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta has announced that individual tickets for the Atlanta premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage at the Fox Theatre will go on sale September 14 at 10 a.m.

Simon Paisley Day Returns As Full Cast Announced For URINETOWN!
by Carrie Dunn - Aug 29, 2014


Simon Paisley Day (Musketeers, Doctor Who, Titanic, Sherlock, Spartacus, Being Human) will be reprising his critically-acclaimed role as the tyrannical Caldwell B. Cladwell, the machiavellian Head of UGC (Urine Good Company) in the West End transfer of Jamie Lloyd's ground breaking, splash hit production of URINETOWN The Musical.

Balagan Theatre and Seattle Musical Theatre Co-Produce URINETOWN, Now thru 8/24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014


The heads of Balagan Theatre heard that Seattle Musical Theatre (SMT) also had Urinetown in their season and reached out to the heads of SMT to create a partnership that would be more beneficial for both theaters and for the theatre community. With this in mind, Balagan is shifting their scheduled Urinetown production from September to August, to allow for a Co-Production with Seattle Musical Theatre. Balagan is thrilled to add SMT to their season co-producers. This joint production of Urinetown will take place at SMT's theater at Magnuson Park.

New York Philharmonic Returns to Bravo! Vail for 12th Annual Summer Residency, Now thru 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2014


The New York Philharmonic will return to Bravo! Vail in Colorado for the Orchestra's 12th- annual summer residency there, performing six concerts today, July 18-25, 2014.

Jenna Russell, Jonathan Slinger & Marc Elliott to Reprise Roles in West End Transfer of URINETOWN
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 11, 2014


Olivier Award winning Jenna Russell, star of the RSC, Jonathan Slinger, and EastEnders' Marc Elliott, reprise their acclaimed roles, Penelope Pennywise, Officer Lockstock and Mr. McQueen respectively, in the West End transfer of Jamie Lloyd's ground breaking, splash hit production of Urinetown The Musical.

URINETOWN Transfers To Apollo Theatre From Sept 29, 2014!
by Carrie Dunn - Jul 1, 2014


Director Jamie Lloyd's critically acclaimed, sell-out production of Urinetown The Musical, will transfer to the Apollo Theatre, running from 29 September 2014.

DPAC Presents DIRTY DANCING, Tickets on Sale 6/28
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 23, 2014


DPAC announced today that individual tickets for the Triangle premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale June 28 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the DPAC Ticket Center or by visiting DPACnc.com and Ticketmaster. The staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film will play DPAC September 16-21, 2014.

Balagan Theatre and Seattle Musical Theatre to Co-Produce URINETOWN, 8/8-24
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 16, 2014


The heads of Balagan Theatre heard that Seattle Musical Theatre (SMT) also had Urinetown in their season and reached out to the heads of SMT to create a partnership that would be more beneficial for both theaters and for the theatre community. With this in mind, Balagan is shifting their scheduled Urinetown production from September to August, to allow for a Co-Production with Seattle Musical Theatre. Balagan is thrilled to add SMT to their season co-producers. This joint production of Urinetown will take place at SMT's theater at Magnuson Park.

Des McAnuff & Michael David to be Honored at NYTW's 2014 Spring Gala, 5/12
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2014


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced that its 2014 Spring Gala will honor Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff and President of The Dodgers Michael David. Both are founding partners of Dodger Properties, which is responsible for over 150 productions of some of the most successful theatre on Broadway (56 Tony Awards), Off-Broadway and internationally. The gala will take place on Monday, May 12 at The Grand Ballroom of The Plaza Hotel, beginning at 6:30pm.

Urinetown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Urinetown have there been?
Urinetown has had 9 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2001, US Tour which opened in 2003, Toronto which opened in 2004, Chicago which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2014 and West End which opened in 2014.
What Tony Awards has Urinetown been nominated for?
Urinetown has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Greg Kotis, Best Choreography for John Carrafa, Best Direction of a Musical for John Rando, Best Orchestrations for Bruce Coughlin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Mark Hollmann, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Greg Kotis.
What Tony Awards has Urinetown won?
Urinetown has won several Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical for Greg Kotis, Best Choreography for John Carrafa, Best Direction of a Musical for John Rando, Best Orchestrations for Bruce Coughlin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Mark Hollmann, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Greg Kotis.
What awards has Urinetown been nominated for?
Urinetown has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Broadway Musical and Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for John Carrafa. John Rando was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Spencer Kayden received a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards. The show also received nominations for Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Director - Musical, Outstanding Lyrics (twice), Outstanding Music, Outstanding Musical, and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Urinetown won?
Urinetown has won several prestigious awards, including Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreography for John Carrafa at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical for John Rando at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Performance for Spencer Kayden at the Theatre World Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical for Greg Kotis at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Choreography for John Carrafa at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Director - Musical for John Rando at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lyrics for Mark Hollman at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lyrics for Greg Kotis at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Music for Mark Hollman at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Musical for Urinetown at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Orchestrations for Bruce Coughlin at the Drama Desk Awards.
What are the songs in Urinetown and what's the order?
Too Much Exposition
Overture
Urinetown
It's a Privilege to Pee
Mr. Cladwell
Cop Song
Follow Your Heart
Look at the Sky
Don't Be the Bunny
Act One Finale
What is Urinetown?
Snuff That Girl
Run, Freedom, Run
Why Did I Listen to That Man?
Tell Her I Love Her
We're Not Sorry
We're Not Sorry-Reprise
I See a River

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