Urinetown begins in Madison April 20

Thursday, April 05, 2007

April 20 premiere thru May 4

UW Madison University Theatre Presents “Urinetown: The Musical” This impossible Broadway musical hit premieres in Madison. “Urinetown” is set in a dystrophic, drought-plagued future where city officials have come up with a unique way to conserve water: only public restrooms may be used, and people must pay for the privilege or be carted off to the ominous Urinetown.

Off-beat, yes; but it’s a Tony-winning satirical musical comedy with great songs, and it’s unique because it’s satire rooted in environmental ethics.

Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Hall, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 general; $14 UW-Madison students. Information: 262-1500, boxoffice@theatre.wisc.edu. Go to Isthmus to find more info.