Imagine, if you will, a dystopian society ravaged by drought, where citizens must pay to use toilets or risk being banished to the mysterious Urinetown. This inventive Tony-winning musical comedy uses that very premise to explore corporate greed, populism, environmental issues, and more, with stars Kameron Callahan and Gabrielle North portraying a pair of idealists who strive for a world where folks can pee freely. Is it unnerving that this absurd satire is “hilariously relevant”? A little bit, but thankfully we have its heartfelt story of rebellion to inspire us in these trying times. – Kat McNevins
