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You’ll laugh so hard you’ll…well, you get the idea.

Urinetown

Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann

Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis

Directed by Courtney O'Connor

Music Direction by Dan Rodriguez

Choreographed by Christopher Shin

Running Time: The show runs for approximately 2 hours. There will also be one 15-minute intermission.

Spotify Playlist: Urinetown

2024/25 Season Sponsors:

Paul Kastner

G. Lee & Diana Humphrey

Production Sponsor: Charles Street Supply Squad

Director Sponsors: Mary & Larry Shaw

Orchestra Sponsors: James Kamitses & Cynthia Bencal

Celebrating 50 Years Corporate Sponsor:

Summary

A greedy and unethical corporation profits from the citizens of a city in the middle of a water shortage by banning public toilets forcing the people to pinch their pennies for the “privilege to pee.” But revolution is in the air. Led by Bobby Strong, a hopeful hero who rallies a cornucopia of colorful and quirky characters to take on the oily tycoon Caldwell B. Cladwell, the road to freedom is paved with straight-faced silliness, cheeky musical parodies, and boisterous comedy. With heart and hope, this modern classic reminds us just how great and revelatory the American musical can be.

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

** Represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE

° Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

† Member of AFM Local 9-535 

"This outstanding production is also chock-full of delicious details, mining every moment for both comic mayhem and potent message. The result is a wonderful theatrical experience that sends you home feeling both delighted and determined.”-Terry Byrne, The Boston Globe"

"With the help of a smashing live orchestra (Dan Rodriguez, musical director) and Christopher Shin’s whiz-bang choreography parodying famous musical theater numbers, this cast and crew give it everything they’ve got."-Joyce Kulhawik, Joyce's Choices

"the fall season’s first must-see production"-R. Scott Reedy, BroadwayWorld.com

"Make no mistake - this is a fabulous show…with an absolutely wretched title."-Kevin T. Baldwin, METRMAG.com

"Director Courtney O’Connor, along with musical director Dan Rodriguez and choreographer Christopher Shin have worked their magic, along with some wonderful ingenuity, to give Boston a musical that is not to be missed."-Bobby Franklin, Boston Gazette/Boxing Over Broadway

"Courtney O’Connor’s masterful direction of the unpleasantly titled Urinetown: A Musical brings together numerous wonderful performances along with great music (Dan Rodriguez, music director) and choreography (Christopher Shin).-Lynne Weiss, Stage & Cinema

"And for sheer enjoyment, Lyric Stage has a winner."-Deborah Barlow, Slow Muse

"not-to-be-missed, non stop hilariously funny, over the top, highly entertaining show"-Susan Mulford, Boston and Beyond

"If I were to be perfectly honest – and somewhat lazy – this review would consist of only three words: See this show."-Michele Markarian, Theater Mirror

"Lyric Stage makes this musical treasure really flow. Rush to its delightfully unconventional currents."-Jules Becker, MySouthEnd.com

"With thought provoking direction by Courtney O’Connor and lively choreography by Christopher Shin."-Jeanne Denizard, The Sleepless Critic