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Urinetown

Run Time:
2 hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission
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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by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026


Staples Players will present the satirical musical Urinetown, directed by David Roth (SHS '84) and Kerry Long (SHS '97). Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Review: URINETOWN at Mary Moody Northen Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 14, 2026


Urinetown now playing at MMNT - A musical so funny it hits like a warning. Corporate greed, drought, revolt—and the water still runs out. Laugh. Think. Repeat.

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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. 

Review: URINETOWN at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Taylor Clemons - Feb 22, 2025


What did our critic think of URINETOWN at Derby Dinner Playhouse? What is Urinetown? For the purposes of this review, I’m going to be referring to the musical, not the place. Urinetown premiered on Broadway in 2001 and was an early, popular example of meta-satire in the Broadway musical landscape. In the story, society has begun to run out of water, which means the once leisurely activity of relieving one’s self is no longer free. Private bathrooms are outlawed, and everyone has to pay to take care of their business. 

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Urinetown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

Urinetown History

Other Productions of Urinetown

2001   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
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 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Urinetown — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical John Cullum
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Hunter Foster
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography John Carrafa
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical John Rando
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Spencer Kayden
2002 Theatre World Awards Performance Spencer Kayden
2002 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Greg Kotis
2002 Tony Awards Best Choreography John Carrafa
2002 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical John Rando
2002 Tony Awards Best Musical Lauren Mitchell
2002 Tony Awards Best Musical TheaterDreams, Inc.
2002 Tony Awards Best Musical Dodger Theatricals
2002 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Bruce Coughlin
2002 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Greg Kotis
2002 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Mark Hollmann
2002 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical John Cullum
2002 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Spencer Kayden
2002 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jennifer Laura Thompson
2002 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Nancy Opel
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Greg Kotis
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography John Carrafa
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical John Rando
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Jeff McCarthy
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Spencer Kayden
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Mark Hollman
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Greg Kotis
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Mark Hollman
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Urinetown
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Bruce Coughlin

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