Urinetown: The Musical (Book and Lyrics)
by Mark Hollmann, Greg Kotis

Name: Urinetown: The Musical (Book and Lyrics)
Brand: Mark Hollmann
SKU: 9780571211821
Rating: 4 (1109 reviews)

Urinetown: The Musical (Book and Lyrics) Cover

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Highlights

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with many appreciating its clever writing and humor. While some find it to be a delightful satire with strong musical numbers, others criticize the music as forgettable and the humor as hit-or-miss. The meta-theatrical aspects are praised by some, though others feel it can become grating. Overall, it appears to be a polarizing experience, with a solid following among avid theatre enthusiasts.

Clever and witty writingHilarious and funStrong musical numbersGreat satire and ironyForgettable musicHumor can be hit-or-missMeta aspects may grate on some

Synopsis

Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Book, "Urinetown "is a tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.

Press Reviews

"Rousing and infectious.” – Variety“A sharp satire of the musical form… Every line in the book and lyrics screams ''comedy".” – Boston Globe“You must immediately see Urinetown The Musical…” – Talkin’ Broadway“’Urinetown’ packs tremendous fun.” – Time Out“A goofy good time…keeps the audience chortling."
— LA Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
BOBBY STRONGA2 - C5 The dashing, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he starts a revolution and falls in love with Hope Cladwell. Male, 20-30 yrs old Range: A2 - C5	male	20	The dashing, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he starts a revolution and falls in love with Hope Cladwell. Male, 20-30 yrs old Range: A2 - C5
CALDWELL B. CLADWELLA2 - G4 The evil president and owner of the Urine Good Company. He is a miserly money-grubber who gleefully exploits the poor. Male, 50-65 yrs old Range: A2 - G4	male	50	The evil president and owner of the Urine Good Company. He is a miserly money-grubber who gleefully exploits the poor. Male, 50-65 yrs old Range: A2 - G4
LITTLE BECKY TWOBb3 - F5 SHOES One of the Poor. She is foul-mouthed, impulsive, and accusatory. Optional Doubling as MRS. MILLENIUM. Female, 20-40 yrs old Range: Bb3 - F5	female	20	SHOES One of the Poor. She is foul-mouthed, impulsive, and accusatory. Optional Doubling as MRS. MILLENIUM. Female, 20-40 yrs old Range: Bb3 - F5