Urinetown, the Musical
Posted Jul 25, 2025
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny.
URINETOWN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Audience Advisory
The Musical features satirical humor, strong language, and comedic depictions of oppression, corruption, and environmental disaster. The show also contains mild sexual innuendo and dark comedic themes.
Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall
Individual Tickets Available September 2
All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.!
September 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
September 26, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
September 27, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
September 28, 2025, 2:00 p.m. (matinee)
October 2, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
October 3, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
October 4, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Production Team
Music & Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Directed by Melissa Lusher
Music Direction by Lori Kay Harvey
Choreography by Stella Hiatt Kane
Scenic Design by Isaac Ramsey
Costume Design by Anna Grywalski
Lighting Design by Kyle Krygielski
Sound Design by Sam Nelson
Stage Managed by Catherine Brown (’28)
Co-produced by the Department of Music