{"product_id":"9781854597175-urinetown-the-musical","title":"Urinetown: The Musical","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grand, mischevious story set in a dystopian future. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Book of a Musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a Gotham-like city, a depletion of the Earth's water supply has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The privilege to pee is regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging for one of humanity's most basic needs. From amongst the people, a hero has risen who will lead them to freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grand, mischievous love letter to the conventions of musical theatre, \u003cem\u003eUrinetown\u003c\/em\u003e depicts a world wracked by ecological disaster, caught in the throes of corporate greed, and ultimately toppled by the best of intentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraised by critics for reinvigorating the contemporary musical, \u003cem\u003eUrinetown\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most distinctive, intelligent and jubilant theatrical experiences of the twenty-first century. It opened at New York City's Fringe Festival, then transferred to Broadway in September 2001, winning three Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrinetown\u003c\/em\u003e received its UK premiere at the St James Theatre, London, in February 2014, later transferring to the Apollo Theatre in September, in a production directed by Jamie Lloyd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes a preface by playwright David Auburn and extensive introductions by each of the authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41607562559585,"sku":"9781854597175","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28143008.jpg?v=1722351468","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781854597175-urinetown-the-musical","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}