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Track Listings
| 1. Overture |
| 2. Too Much Exposition |
| 3. Urinetown |
| 4. It's A Privilege To Pee |
| 5. Mr. Cladwell |
| 6. Cop Song |
| 7. Follow Your Heart |
| 8. Look At The Sky |
| 9. Don't Be The Bunny |
| 10. Act One Finale |
| 11. What Is Urinetown? |
| 12. Snuff That Girl |
| 13. Run, Freedom, Run! |
| 14. Why Did I Listen To That Man? |
| 15. Tell Her I Love Her |
| 16. We're Not Sorry |
| 17. We're Not Sorry-Reprise |
| 18. I See A River |
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"How about a bad title?" wonders Spencer Kayden's Little Sally in "Too Much Exposition." "That could kill a show pretty good." It's a tribute to the skill deployed by the Urinetown creative team (Mark Hollman, music and lyrics; Greg Kotis, book and lyrics) that its title doesn't kill the show. Set in a near-future in which water depletion has led to a ban on private toilets, this may be the only musical in history in which one of the leads makes a fortune on pee. But the show (which originated Off-Broadway before graduating to the big league) limits its subversive intent to subject matter and is refreshingly classic in approach and structure--think Weill-meets-Lewis Carroll. Backed by a small ensemble, the cast (with John Cullum in a turn nothing short of brilliant as the evil urinal magnate) has a field day with Kotis and Hollman's frequently hilarious score. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By ttlgrl
Format:Audio CD
I saw the show when it came to Toronto & I loved it, which was why I bought the cd. The Toronto cast did a 'more than excellent' job with the music, but I was somewhat disappointed with the cd. First of all the sound quality wasn't as good as it should have been, the original cast did not sound half as good as the Toronto cast, but the songs reminded me of what a great time I had at the show which was AWESOME!!! You cannot really grasp the magnitude of the music if you've never seen the show.
By cherry251
Format:Audio CD
Urinetown is a great, funny musical. I enjoyed this CD just as much as watching it on stage multiple times. There's only one ballad in the show, so for those who enjoy FUN musicals this is a definite must-have.
Format:Audio CD
The first exposure I, like many others, ever had to Urineotwn was its 2002 appearence on the Tony awards performing "Run Freedom Run." Just comparing the selections shown that night of "Throughly Modern Millie" and "Urinetown" it is a complete mystery why Urinetown is not still running today with the Tony for Best Musical in its tow. The book along with the music full of quirking lyrics ('so let's live it up...eat the oyster and the pearl!')and boiling over with spunky similies ('my heart is like a stallion racing through a great expanse...preforming coronary somersaults!') keeps many a listeners singing along. Also, the Tony award winning score is more then complimented by the fantastic performances of Spencer Kayden (Little Sally) and Hunter Foster (Bobby Strong) who is now playing in "The Producers." This is a CD has a one of a kind sound that is addictive leaving you comming bakc for more. No matter how many soundtracks you own there is always room in your stereo for the unique tunes of Urinetown.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Eh...
I can't believe this moved up to Broadway while [the far superior] Bat Boy never made it! Urinetown is, like it's obnoxious title, pretty awful. Read more
Published on July 19 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Urine Heaven Every Single Second of "Urinetown"
"Urinetown" is so many things. Hysterical, touching, exhuberant, joyful, and above all, it is sheer brilliance. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2004 by Adam J. Wishman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Melbourne Cast Superb!
The Australian premiere of URINETOWN is tonight (17/04/04) at the Playhouse, Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne - presented by the prestigious Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC). Read more
Published on April 17 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best Broadway musicals of recent years
URINETOWN is one of the best Broadway musicals of recent years. Featuring a killer score by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, it has shades of the political, anarchic musicals written... Read more
Published on Oct 25 2003 by Byron Kolln
5.0 out of 5 stars
So wonderful and so, so wrong
It's original, it's bold, it's hilarious, it's lovingly wrong. It's "Urinetown". For anyone who insists the American Musical Theatre is dead, let them hear this CD. Read more
Published on Aug 6 2003 by Timothy King
5.0 out of 5 stars
Engaging, consistent, and thoroughly enjoyable performances
Let me start by noting an aspect that's too often overlooked on cast recordings: clarity. First of all, the sound is beautifully crisp, clean, but also authentic (you really feel... Read more
Published on Aug 2 2003 by Adam Lasnik
5.0 out of 5 stars
great music !
I think I listened to this cd at least 10 times since I receieved it yesterday. The music is brilliant. I especially like Act 1 Finale, why did I listen to my heart. Read more
Published on July 11 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Show and CD!!!
I saw Urinetown in New York City and had my doubts about seeing it at first. (The title drew me away). But now, I am so glad that I saw it and bought the CD. Read more
Published on July 9 2003 by Lizzie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
I heard this music for the first time when I saw the show on Broadway over spring break this year. It hit me right then and there-this music is great! Read more
Published on April 28 2003 by Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Urinetown...what a show!
Well, Urinetown: The Musical is coming to my city in October 2003 and I have tickets! I bought the CD a year ago, and still love it! Read more
Published on April 8 2003 by "tydiwhit"
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