Avenue Q 2003 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: July 31, 2003
Closing: September 13, 2009

Avenue Q - 2003 - Broadway History , Info & More

Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.



Avenue Q is the best show of the year! Just when you're wheezing with laughter from the hummable, hilarious tunes, you're blindsided by a beautifully sincere love song. There's no handy way to describe 'AVENUE Q,' except as one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see." Entertainment Weekly

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Avenue Q - 2003 - Broadway Articles Page 5

Tickets for West End Avenue Q Go On Sale March 13
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2006

Today, March 13th, tickets for the West End production of Avenue Q at the Noel Coward Theatre go on sale

Photo Coverage: Andrew MacDonald Smith and Puppet Make Broadway Debuts in Avenue Q
by Ben Strothmann - March 11, 2006

Andrew MacDonald Smith and his puppet Maurice Tipo, chosen as the winner of the 'One Night Stand' contest, made their Broadway debuts in Avenue Q on March 10th

Maurice Tipo to Make Bway Debut as Winning Puppet of Avenue Q's One Night Stand Contest
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2006

As the winning puppet of Avenue Q's One Night Stand contest, puppet Maurice Tipo--as well as creator Andrew MacDonald Smith--will make his Broadway debut in the musical

Avenue Q and Wicked to Receive Actors' Fund Special Performances
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2006

Avenue Q and Wicked will receive Actors' Fund Special Performances on March 27th at PM and April 30th at 8 PM, respectively, with funds to benefit the Actors' Fund of America

UK Roundup - Avenue Q Confirms, Christian Slater Returns + Sunday in the Park Transfers
by Jake Brunger - February 17, 2006

Avenue Q hopes for good word-of-mouth, Christian Slater returns in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Sunday in the Park with George transfers and Guys and Dolls gets a new cast

UK Avenue Q Begins Previews June 1, and Opens June 28 at Noel Coward Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2006

The hit Broadway musical AVENUE Q will open at the newly re-named Noël Coward Theatre (formerly the Albery Theatre) on Wednesday 28th June 2006, following previews from Thursday 1st June.

Las Vegas Avenue Q to Close May 28; Spamalot to Next Play the Wynn
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2006

The Las Vegas production of Avenue Q will close on May 28th, leaving the Wynn Las Vegas hotel open for the incoming Spamalot and making Avenue Q available to tour

Three Winners Chosen in Avenue Q Puppet Contest; Voting Leads to 1 Bway Debut
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2006

Three winners have been selected in the Win a One Night Stand on Avenue Q contest, while voting will allow one of the winners to make his/her Broadway debut in Avenue Q

Avenue Q to Evict Gary Coleman for London Production
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2006

When Avenue Q opens in London later this year, the setting will be the same but Gary Coleman will be gone

10 Days Left to Vote in One Night Stand at Avenue Q Contest
by BWW News Desk - January 6, 2006

Avenue Q fans have 10 days left in which to cast ballots for the Win a One Night Stand on Avenue Q Sweepstakes

Mary Faber Succeeds Stephanie D'Abruzzo in Avenue Q, Dec. 26
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2005

Mary Faber will follow Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Kate Monster and Lucy T. Slut in Avenue Q on December 26th

BroadwayWorld TV: That's Kentertainment �" 'Avenue Q Swings / Avenue Q Las Vegas'
by That's Kentertainment! - October 20, 2005

Ken brings you highlights from the Avenue Q Swings concert and to the opening of Avenue Q in Vegas!

Tony Award Nominee John Tartaglia To Offer Puppet Master Class
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2005

2004 Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia will give a 5 week Master Class intensive in Theatre and Children's Television style puppetry.

AVENUE Q SWINGS! Benefit at Lucille Lortel Theatre 6/27
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2005

Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, the co-creators of the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, are hosting AVENUE Q SWINGS!, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on Monday, June 27th at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from the one-night-only performance will benefit Greenwich House Music School's Piano Fund, replacing two well-worn Steinway grand pianos.

Photo Coverage: Sorbo, Levi and Lawrence Visit Avenue Q
by Linda Lenzi - November 3, 2004

Hercules' Kevin Sorbo, Less Than Perfect's Zachary Levi and theater legend Carol Lawrence visited Avenue Q.

Photo Coverage: Marx and Lopez at Stella Adler School of Acting
by Linda Lenzi - November 1, 2004

Avenue Q's Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx were guest artists at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting on Oct. 28.

Reviews of 'Avenue Q' and 'Big River'
by Adrienne Onofri - August 11, 2003

Avenue Q FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Avenue Q and what's the order?
The Avenue Q Theme
What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?
It Sucks to Be Me
If You Were Gay
Purpose
Everyone's a Little Bit Racist
The Internet is for Porn
Mix Tape
I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today
Special
You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You're Makin' Love)
Fantasies Come True
My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada
There's a Fine, Fine Line
There is Life Outside Your Apartment
The More You Ruv Someone
Schadenfreude
I Wish I Could Go Back to College
The Money Song
School for Monsters
For Now
How Much Do The People in Your Neighborhood Make?
Tear It Up And Throw It Away
The Avenue Q Theme
What Do You Do With a B.A. in English-It Sucks to Be Me
If You Were Gay
Purpose
Everyone's a Little Bit Racist
The Internet is For Porn
Mix Tape
I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today
Special
You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You're Making Love)
Fantasies Come True
My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada
There's a Fine, Fine Line
There Is Life Outside Your Apartment
The More You Ruv Someone
Schadenfreude
I Wish I Could Go Back to College
The Money Song
School For Monsters/ The Money Song
There's a Fine, Fine Line (Reprise) -What Do You Do With a B.A. in English (Reprise)
For Now
What productions of Avenue Q have there been?
Avenue Q has had 7 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2003, Las Vegas which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2007 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2009.
What Tony Awards has Avenue Q been nominated for?
Avenue Q has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Jeff Whitty, Best Direction of a Musical for Jason Moore, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Robert Lopez, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jeff Marx.
What Tony Awards has Avenue Q won?
Avenue Q has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Jeff Whitty, Best Direction of a Musical for Jason Moore, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Robert Lopez, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jeff Marx.
What awards has Avenue Q been nominated for?
Avenue Q has been nominated for several awards. These include Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Performance awards from the Theatre World Awards for Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartagalia, Outstanding Book of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Jeff Whitty, Outstanding Lyrics from the Drama Desk Awards for Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for Robert Lopez, Outstanding Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Avenue Q, and Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Avenue Q won?
Avenue Q has won several awards, including the Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartagalia both received Performance awards from the Theatre World Awards. Jeff Whitty won the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards, while Robert Lopez won Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music. Avenue Q also won the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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