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The average person uses the bathroom six to eight times a day. Now, imagine a world where you had to pay to pee. Urinetown is a satirical comedy that tells a tale of capitalism, environmental crises and populism through the complicated plumbing of toilets.
The musical takes viewers into a city where private toilets are no longer allowed, and using a restroom is a privilege that needs to be paid for — unless you wish to take a trip to Urinetown. Since debuting off-Broadway in 2001, the musical has been performed 965 times and has won three Tony Awards, along with a slew of other honors.
Staged by Kissimmee’s Osceola Arts at the Dr. Phil, Urinetown is an engrossing example of how satire provides insight into real-world problems — but don’t worry, restrooms will be available all evening at no extra cost. Parking, on the other hand ….
Various times Friday-Sunday, July 10-12, Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $59-$65.
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This article appears in July 8-14, 2026.
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