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Hilarious Satire Urinetown, the Musical from Big Noise Theatre

Title: Urinetown, the Musical
Venue: Prairie Lakes Theatre (Des Plaines, IL)
Full Price: $21.00   Our Price: $10.50
Rating: 3.4 stars

Rated 3.4 by 12 members who went.

One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, the Tony award-winning Urinetown is a tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution. Set in a future where water is scarce and the government enforces a ban on private toilets, one hero rises up and leads the people to fight for their basic rights.

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Members Who Went Said:

4 Star Rating
Written on
May 21 2008

Ruben Zapata

Ruben Zapata

The Fliptwister

What a fantastic show all around. The set was great, the talent was top notch. This could easily been staged in the Loop. The choreography was fun and Angel Abcede was electrifying in that jazzy dance production. Lots of fun.

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4 Star Rating
Written on
May 20 2008

Kim

Kim

I absolutely loved the show. The acting and the content were perfectly outrageous. I especially enjoyed the performances of Sally and the narrator. Individual cast member facial expressions were fantastic and hilarious. The energy was contagious. The orchestra did a fine job. Even the scenery was terrific. I will see the show again if it comes around, only I hope the next group of performers will be able to live up to my expectations after this delightful production.

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4 Star Rating
Written on
May 20 2008

Mike Kolbuk

Mike Kolbuk

Living in the Suburban Cultural Desert

Professional cast, interesting set, and a tongue-in-cheek musical made for a wonderful evening.

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Event Highlights

  • Winner of three Tony Awards on Broadway!

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A satirical musical comedy, Urinetown rejects musical theatre convention with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of laughter.

In a Gotham-like city, a water shortage has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a malevolent company that charges for one of humanity's basic needs. A hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Book and lyrics by Greg Kotis
Music and lyrics by Mark Hollman

Rick Frendt (director) has been directing productions for Big Noise Theatre Company for more than a decade. His productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Barnum, Amadeus, The Mikado, Big River and The Pirates of Penzance have received wide acclaim, and have featured some of the best performing talent in the area. Rick's directing projects with the Des Plaines Theatre Guild include A Little Night Music, Lend Me a Tenor and Romance, Romance.

About Big Noise Theatre:

Big Noise Theatre produces high-quality shows that stretch the creative talents of their actors and staff and surpass the expectations of their audience.