In this episode, we dive into the City Center Encores! production of "Urinetown," the Tony Award-winning musical that blends political satire with catchy tunes. We explore how this unconventional show holds up in today's political climate, dissecting the effectiveness of its humor and the relevance of its themes.
Urinetown 2001
Opened: April 1, 2001Closing: May 28, 2001
Urinetown - 2001 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Urinetown - 2001 - Off-Broadway Cast
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Urinetown History
Other Productions of Urinetown
| 2001 | Broadway |
Broadway Transfer Broadway |
| 2003 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2004 | Toronto |
Canadian Premiere Toronto |
| 2006 | Chicago |
Chicago Production Chicago |
| 2014 | West End |
West End Premiere Production West End |
| 2014 | West End |
Apollo Theatre Transfer West End |
| 2025 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Revival Production Off-Broadway |
Urinetown - 2001 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
| 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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