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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.