Let Simsbury High's Theater Department Entertain You With 'Urinetown'

Simsbury Public Schools

SIMSBURY, CT — Tickets are on sale now for a special Simsbury High School theatrical production that starts later this month and continues into February.

Simsbury High School will present its winter musical, "Urinetown," on Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 and then Feb. 6-8 at the high school auditorium, 34 Farms Village Road.

Urinetown is a satirical musical set in a city facing a water crisis, where a corporation controls all public restrooms.

People must pay to use them, and those who break the law are sent to the mysterious “Urinetown.”

Through humor and clever storytelling, the show explores big ideas like environmental sustainability, corporate power, and social justice.

"This show offers rich opportunities for ensemble acting, strong vocals, creative staging, and meaningful discussions," reads an announcement about the play.

"It’s a rare blend of fun, musical creativity, and thoughtful commentary. It challenges students to think critically and artistically and lets them have fun doing it."

While on Broadway, this show received 10 Tony Award nominations and won three Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Direction of a Musical. Critics praised it as a bold, inventive, and smartly written piece of theater.

The Simsbury High School Urinetown production has more than 70 students who have rehearsed for 12 weeks with their theater director, Katrina Stodd Knapp.

“Urinetown is a funny and creative way to talk about real issues like fairness, the environment, and leadership. It’s a great example of how theater can make us laugh and think at the same time,” said Knapp.

Urinetown will have six performances across two weekends: Evening performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30; Saturday, Jan. 31; Friday, Feb. 6; and Saturday, Feb. 7.

Matinee performances will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, and Sunday, Feb. 8.

Tickets for Urinetown are available online only. Ticket prices are: Adults: $18, Student/Senior Citizen: $15, Child 6 & under: $6 (Processing fees will apply to all orders).

Visit the Simsbury High School website (or use the QR code) to purchase tickets: www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/schools/shs.

For more information and to purchase tickets for 'Urinetown,' click on this link.