‘Urinetown: The Musical’ to be performed at UMaine Feb. 19–28

February 9, 2016 Arts, School of Performing Arts, Student Life

Orono, Maine — More than 60 artists will take to the stage in the University of Maine School of Performing Arts production of the award-winning Broadway hit “Urinetown, The Musical,” Feb. 19–28. in Hauck Auditorium.

The satirical comedy by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis is the story of a bureaucracy run amok when a water shortage after a 20-year drought results in a ban on private bathrooms. Citizens are forced to pay to use public facilities operated by a ruthless corporation led by a corrupt capitalist who is forever raising prices.

“Urinetown” features a Romeo and Juliet-style love story, a kidnapping and high jinks. It’s witty, honest perspective on political corruption and corporate oppression of the masses that has been popular with audiences and critics alike.

“Urinetown: The Musical” is the winner of three Tony Awards for best book, best score and best Direction. It also won three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards.

The University of Maine production of Urinetown is a collaboration of over 60 students, faculty, staff and guest artists. The show is directed by UMaine Professor of Theatre Tom Mikotowicz, with musical direction by UMaine graduate student Ben McNaboe and choreography by Raymond Marc Dumont; Set design is by Dan Bilodeau, UMaine associate professor of theatre; lighting by Jonathan Spencer, Costume design is by Kevin Koski.

Tickets are $15, or free with a valid student MaineCard, and available online or at the door.

For more information or to request a disability accommodation, call 207.581.1755.

Contact: Meg Shorette, 207.581.4721