Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 10/15/2025
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present URINETOWN, the hilarious musical with a terrible name, running October 17–26, 2025. Audiences can expect a wickedly funny, fast-paced satire that takes on the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics and even the very conventions of musical theatre itself. Fawn Nocera Photography was on hand to take photos.
In a Gotham-like city, a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. Citizens must rely on public amenities regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the struggle, one hero decides he’s had enough — sparking a revolution for freedom!
URINETOWN’s accolades include three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, making it one of Broadway’s most celebrated comedies — with a “terrible” name!
Music and Lyrics by Mark Holland and Books and Lyrics by Greg Kotis. URINETOWN was produced on Broadway in September 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams, Inc., and Lauren Mitchell.
Performances take place Friday, October 17 at 7:00pm; Saturday, October 18 at 7:00pm; Sunday, October 19 at 2:00pm; Friday, October 24 at 7:00pm; Saturday, October 25 at 7:00pm; and Sunday, October 26 at 2:00pm. Tickets range from $17.50–$32.50 with a $5 student/senior discount and reserved seating. Purchase online at middletownarts.org or call the MAC Box Office at 732.706.4100.
The Tony Award-winning hit will be directed by Kathy Connolly, with musical direction by Matt Ebersole and choreography by Samantha Amaral.
The MAC Players’ production features Silvia Fragale (Hope Cladwell), Julian Baro (Bobby Strong), Duane Banks(Officer Lockstock), Rach Phelan (Penelope Pennywise), James Steele (Caldwell B. Cladwell), Gloria Licona Klein (Little Sally), Marcus Scott (Dr. Billeaux/Old Man Strong), Travis Gaston (Mr. McQueen), Thomas Fulbrook (Senator Fipp), Brenden Kortenhaus (Officer Barrell), Kennedy Christensen (Soupy Sue), Daisha Davis (Little Becky Two Shoes), Megan Rafferty (Robby the Stockfish), Trish Tyler (Josephine Strong), Jessica Vincello (Mrs. Millennium), Alexander Varona (Hot Blades Harry), Kaitlyn Racioppi (Billy Boy Bill), Liliana Zertuche (Ensemble), Jeni Star (Tiny Tom/Secretary), and Erica Stuppler (Girl Cop/Ensemble).
Here are more photos from the production.
The Middletown Arts Center is located at 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ (next to the Middletown Train Station). Free parking is available onsite, with additional free parking in the station-metered lot on weekday evenings after 6:00pm and on weekends.
The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is an award-winning, state-of-the-art facility that offers performances, exhibits, classes, demonstrations and camps centering on the arts. Its convenient location across from the Middletown train station on Church Street enables easy access and its expanded MAC Annex Education Building is minutes away next to the Middletown Reformed Church.
The MAC is operated by a non-profit 501c3, the Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council dedicated to bringing quality arts programming and events to Middletown and surrounding communities. Visit middletownarts.org for more information and to join their mailing list for updates on classes, camps and activities at the Middletown Arts Center.
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