University of Illinois Department of Theatre
JW Morrissette and Lisa Gaye Dixon, Directors
Justin M. Brauer, Music Director
Joe Bowie and Lisa Gaye Dixon, Choreographers
Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Contains adult content.
Photo credits: Darrell Hoemann
Cast
OFFICER LOCKSTOCK: Grania McKirdie
PENELOPE PENNYWISE: Charlotte Howard-Check
BOBBY STRONG: David Stasevsky
LITTLE SALLY: Alex George
DR. BILLEAUX: Noah Smith
MR. MCQUEEN: Josh Graff
SENATOR FIPP: Josiah Zielke
OFFICER BARREL/BOBBY UNDERSTUDY: Anthony Maggio
HOPE CLADWELL: Julia Clavadetscher
OLD MAN STRONG/HOT BLADES HARRY: Patrick Jackson
TINY TOM: Paddy Berger
SOUPY SUE: Courtney Mazeika
LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES: Gabrielle DeMarco
ROBBY THE STOCKFISH: Jonathan Kaplan
CALDWELL B. CLADWELL: Jaylon Muchison
BOY COP/UGC EXECUTIVE/OFFICER BARREL UNDERSTUDY: Jimmy Cone
GIRL COP/UGC EXECUTIVE/HOPE CLADWELL UNDERSTUDY: Sophia Pucillo
JOSEPHINE STRONG: Mary Jane Oken
MRS. MILLENNIUM: Guinevere Brown
BILLY BOY BILL: Jamal Turner
Production Team
Director: J.W. Morrissette and Lisa Gaye Dixon
Music Director: Justin M. Brauer
Choreographers: Joe Bowie and Lisa Gaye Dixon
Scenic Designer: Emilia Consalvi ,Katie Owen
Costume Designer: Wesley Price
Lighting Designer: Yingman Tang
Sound Designer: Madison Ferris
Dramaturg: Melissa Goldman
Technical Director: Capri Agresta
Properties Head: Sammy Boyarsky
Production Manager: Terri Ciofalo
Stage Manager: Kaitlyn N. Meegan
Fight Director; Zev Steinrock
Vocal Coach: Diane Robinson