About Urinetown
Presented by Temple Theaters
URINETOWN
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Directed by Amina Robinson
April 16- 25, 2027
Tomlinson Theater – 1301 W. Norris Street, Philadelphia, PA
Urinetown? What kind of musical is this, anyway? When a water shortage leads a corrupt corporation to charge people to use public toilets (or else!), one daring young hero finds the courage to insist on the privilege to pee freely! Inspired by Brecht, Broadway, and everything in between, this sharp satire takes aim at capitalism, social justice, environmental collapse, and musical theater itself. With wickedly clever songs and a delightfully self-aware book, this Tony Award-winning outrageous musical is a hilarious and biting look at inequality and the price of change.
Supported by Temple General Activities Fund
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