Urinetown

Welcome to Urinetown (The musical, not the place).
Urinetown is one of those musicals that makes you wonder what the writers were thinking. This is a musical that redefines the modern musical as it takes what you know about musicals and throws it out the window. I’m not really sure I want to spoil anything, because the story is engaging and interesting, and it’s really quite poignant, so I’ll try hard not to ruin any plot points in this review.
I know you think the name is terrible. It really is. Don’t let that stop you from seeing it. I mean what’s in a name right? Imagine a world where water is so scarce, they force you to pay to use the amenities. That is the premise of the entire play. (And you learn that during the first song, so it’s not really a spoiler, right?)
The music is really fantastic. I had to go out and buy the soundtrack immediately after seeing it. I really love the variety of music, but the music also pays homage to many classic musicals out there. It’s done incredibly well. The set is simple, but clever. It’s two stories so while the stage seems small, there’s still a lot of space available for people to move around. The story is engaging. The characters are absolutely wonderful (and for a friend who went with me, some are even a bit frightening). It is quite grim though, so even though the music is upbeat, prepare for the worst.
I’ve seen the show twice now, and I loved it both times, the second more than the first. If you get a chance, go see it before it ends!

Visually explicit, emotionally shocking, soul-​defying and eccentric to the core; this musical is like a nightmare brought to life by fantastical dreams coinciding with dark comedy and raw symbolism. Oozing with originality as well as blood, spit and tears, Urinetown is a must-​see musical that could either have you «pissing in your pants» with laughter or stunned in disbelief. Glorified by some of the best combined singing, acting and dancing performances that I have ever had the privilege to witness, the cast of Urinetown clearly do not know the meaning of «holding it in». Smashing all expectations, succumbing to harsh truths and singing gospel in the face of evil are all concepts that are ludicrous yet ingeniously conducted in this musical.
Urinetown is so creatively inspiring that I have written a poem about the fundamental lessons you will learn from it:
However bad your today is tomorrow could be worse,
You could crack your skull in or your bladder could burst.
There could be a fine margin between deadly serious and seriously dead,
For Urinetown makes you smell smoke and helps you see red,
There is nothing quite like it for messing with your head,
Drawing out fear and constant dread.
Deliriously funny,
I know you’ll agree,
But not for the poor average bunny
Who simply has to pee.
Warning: Urinetown is not for the faint-​hearted; for this musical is full of strong language, strong violence and people named «Strong».
Watch this with a pinch of salt and a splash of foul-​smelling evil.