What is the story of Urinetown?

Urinetown: The Musical is a satirical comedy musical that premiered in 2001, with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Kotis. It satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics.

Is Urinetown a movie?

Urinetown is an upcoming American comedy-drama musical film, based on the popular stage musical created by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann.

Who composed Urinetown?

Mark Hollmann
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He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their two children, daughter, India, and son, Milo. Mark Hollmann, (above) is the composer and co-lyricist for Urinetown, the darkly comic musical that flouted conventions to gain commercial success. Hollmann grew up in Fairview Heights, Illinois.

How was Urinetown made?

Greg Kotis got the idea for Urinetown while traveling in Europe. A traveling student on a budget, he encountered a pay-per-use toilet and began writing shortly thereafter, joining with composer/lyricist, Mark Hollmann, for the journey to Broadway.

Is Urinetown family friendly?

Urinetown’s comedy extends far beyond toilet humor, as well; the lyrics and jokes are clever enough to appeal to adults, and clean enough for children younger than high school age. Bring your children, bring your friends, bring your grandparents!

What Tony’s did Urinetown win?

three 2002 Tony
Urinetown won three 2002 Tony Awards, including Best Director of a Musical (John Rando), Best Book of a Musical (Greg Kotis) and Best Original Score (Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis).

What happens at the end of Urinetown?

Lockstock and Barell take Bobby to the top of the UGC building roof – it turns out that “Urinetown” really is just death. Without hesitation, they hurl Bobby off the building… to his untimely death.

How long is Urinetown The Musical?

2 hours and 20 minutes
Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission.

Did Urinetown win a Tony?

Urinetown won three 2002 Tony Awards, including Best Director of a Musical (John Rando), Best Book of a Musical (Greg Kotis) and Best Original Score (Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis).

How many Tonys Mamma Mia won?

The show was nominated for five Tony Awards and a Grammy, but it didn’t win any of them. A movie version of the hit also didn’t sit too well with critics, though it also made quite a healthy return.

Who is Sophie’s real dad?

Day Six: I Solved Mamma Mia! The entire plot of the first Mamma Mia! film is that no one has any idea who Sophie’s dad is, and the second film follows Young Donna as she (offscreen) has sex all three possibilities. Well, I’m pleased to say, I figured out who the real dad actually is: Bill (Stellan Skarsgård).

Is Mamma Mia based on a true story?

No. The film and stage show are very loosely based on a 1968 Gina Lollobrigida movie called Buona Sera, Mrs Campbell. Meryl Streep plays Donna, a former hippie and free spirit who runs a B&B on a horrendous Shirley-Valentine-style Greek island. Her 20-year-old daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfield) is about to get married.

Who is the composer of Urinetown The musical?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. Urinetown: The Musical is a satirical comedy musical that premiered in 2001, with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Kotis. It satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics.

Where did the play Urinetown take place at?

In 2019, Urinetown opened in Singapore, produced by Pangdemonium Theatre Company. Greg Kotis had the idea for Urinetown while traveling in Europe. A traveling student on a budget, he encountered a pay toilet and began writing shortly thereafter, joining with Mark Hollmann for the journey to Broadway.

How did old man strong get arrested in Urinetown?

After Old Man Strong’s plea is dismissed (“It’s a Privilege to Pee”), he urinates on the street and is soon arrested by Officers Lockstock and Barrel and escorted off to Urinetown. (“It’s a Privilege to Pee – Reprise”).

Why do people have to pay to go to Urinetown?

To control water consumption, people have to pay to use the amenities (“Too Much Exposition”). There are harsh laws ensuring that people pay to urinate, and if the laws are broken, the offender is sent to a place called “Urinetown,” never to return.