Urinetown Returns to Ateneo This November 2026 After 11 Years

October 16, 2026

What happens when even a trip to the toilet becomes something people must fight for?

Ateneo Blue Repertory brings Urinetown: The Musical back to the Ateneo stage this November, 11 years after its previous staging at the university. The Tony Award-winning musical comedy will run on November 13–15 and November 20–22, 2026, at the Rizal Mini Theater, Ateneo de Manila University.

With a book and lyrics by Greg Kotis and music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, Urinetown turns an unlikely premise into a satire about money, power, and access to basic necessities.

A city where everyone must pay to pee

Set in a city suffering from a 20-year drought, the musical imagines a world where private toilets have been banned. Residents must instead use public facilities controlled by a single company, which charges them for the privilege.

Among those living under the system is Bobby Strong, a young man who decides he has had enough and leads a rebellion.

The musical takes aim at corporate greed, government corruption, class inequality, and populist politics. It also pokes fun at musical theater’s familiar formulas, bringing humor to questions about who controls essential resources—and who pays the price.

The creative team

Marcel David directs Ateneo Blue Repertory’s production, with Maia Dapul as musical director and Katriel Garcia as choreographer.

Joining them are dramaturg Nathania Kuy, set designer Tata Tuviera, lighting designer France Pagulayan, sound designer Andy Reysio-Cruz, brand designer Sebastian Nicolas Lapus, and intimacy director Regina De Vera.

The production also brings together student artists from the company. Sara Sicam and Maria Prats serve as associate directors, Ryann Dueñas and Haniefa Cristal as associate musical directors, and Chloee Zabala as associate choreographer.

The associate design team includes Hayden Tam for set, Rianne Jessica Olpoc for costume, Kim Astorga for lighting, and Nico Acero for sound, with Riel Marquez and AJ Turiano as brand managers.

Julia Macuja serves as technical director, with Aliyah Dy as sound engineer.

Meet the cast

Luis Saputil and Reese Eugenio share the role of Bobby Strong, opposite Maja Santos and Jia Miradora as Hope Cladwell.

Miah Luna and Joe Ahmar Bantilan Jr. play Caldwell B. Cladwell, while Nia Brocka and Angie Pajarillo take on Penelope Pennywise. Reese Eugenio and Jacob Danting play Officer Lockstock, with Anne Herrin and Mariana Kimpo as Little Sally.

The cast also features Tris Bobier as Joseph “Old Man” Strong, Layna Adeana Menil as Josephine Strong, James Allen Weber as Officer Barrel, Gabriel Cleon Coronel as Mr. McQueen, Czar Marañon as Tiny Tom, and Matthew Bagtas as Hot Blades Harry.

Joining them are Juliana Bornilla as Little Becky Two-Shoes, Gian Gozun as Senator Fipp, Adi Ariola as Robby the Stockfish, Andie Blake as Mrs. Millennium, Miles Lee as Dr. Billeaux, Benjo Bernabe as Billy Boy Bill, and Anastasia Panganiban as Soupy Sue. Patricia Beltran and Hanna Peñaredondo complete the ensemble.

Show dates and ticket details

Urinetown: The Musical will be staged on November 13–15 and November 20–22, 2026, at the Rizal Mini Theater, Ateneo de Manila University. General ticket selling is open online and onsite, with announced rates of ₱850 for non-Loyola students and ₱680 for persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Tickets may be purchased at bluerepertory.helixpay.ph. For complete ticketing information and production updates, follow Ateneo Blue Repertory on Facebook, @ateneobluerepertory on Instagram, and @ateneobluerep on TikTok.