Who composed Urinetown?
Mark Hollmann
Urinetown/Composers
When was Urinetown written?
2001
| Urinetown | |
|---|---|
| Lyrics | Mark Hollmann Greg Kotis |
| Book | Greg Kotis |
| Productions | 2001 Off-Broadway 2001 Broadway 2003 US National Tour 2014 West End 2015 Off-Broadway |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical Tony Award for Best Original Score |
What awards did Urinetown win?
“Urinetown: The Musical” nabbed top honors at the 2002 Tony Awards for best book of a musical and best original score.
Who is Senator Fipp in Urinetown?
Amy Chase Martin
Meanwhile, we meet the evil CEO of Urine Good Company, Caldwell B. Cladwell, played by Ed Higgins, and the corrupt Senator Fipp, played by Amy Chase Martin. Cladwell’s one soft spot appears to be his beautiful daughter Hope, played by Katie Chase Martin, who has just returned from college.
What is the theme of Urinetown?
It explores themes of human rights, municipal management, environmental resources…and it features a song titled “It’s a Privilege to Pee”. Urinetown is a satirical piece of musical theatre.
How old is Urinetown?
Urinetown: The Musical is a satirical musical comedy that premiered in 2001. It satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics. As relevant (and funny!) today as it was 20 years ago (perhaps more so).
What type of music is in Urinetown?
URINETOWN is an encyclopedia of musical forms and traditions, throughout the ages. The musical styles range from gospel “Run, Freedom, run” to Broadway ballad “Follow your Heart” and is indebted to the works of Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill, Kander and Ebb to name but a few.
How long is Urinetown?
2 hours and 20 minutes
Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission.