Rhymes with P, and that stands for Urinetown
So, Donald, you're all done with your theater and arts reviews for the week. Where to now?
I'm going back to "Urinetown." Tonight, in fact.
I don't often make repeat visits to local theater productions, especially more than one time within a span of less than a week, but there are certain shows (especially well-loved musicals) for which I'll make an exception. And with a limited-run production such as Fresno State's "Urinetown," you can't dawdle. The university stages a musical just once every two years, so it's a special event. (You can check out my review here along with reader comments.)
Why go again? There's so much to take in the first time in a show such as this: the costumes, the lighting, the musical nuances, the special little touches. Also, I'm wishing pretty strongly that the sound design, which was the only major flaw on opening night, has gotten better. Wish me (and all those hard-working students and community members at Fresno State) luck. "Urinetown" plays just three more performances: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you've got a musical-theater bone in your body, you won't want to miss it.


Comments:
I saw Urinetown last night and I will vouch that it totally rocks. Very witty show, illuminated by very witty acting, with great song and dance numbers. Urinetown is well worth seeing.
Posted by: Jaguar Bennett at May 9, 2008 10:02 AM
The wit comes so fast and furious in "Urinetown" audience needs supertitles to keep up. It's helpful to read song lyrics online beforehand.
Posted by: Gail Marshall at May 9, 2008 4:36 PM
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