Avenue Q 2003 - Articles Page 4

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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Old Globe's Avenue Q Begins in San Diego June 30
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2007


San Diego's Old Globe Theatre will produce the West Coast premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical, Avenue Q, music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; and directed by Jason Moore

Masterworks Broadway Launches Avenue Q Podcast Series
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2007


Masterworks Broadway has added Avenue Q as the latest addition of Masterworks Broadway Podcast Theatre, a series of podcasts created to give a glimpse behind the scenes to some of Broadway's greatest treasures.

Photo Coverage: Avenue Q Tour Press Rehearsal
by Mark Rupp - June 12, 2007


A press rehearsal was recently held for the first national tour of Avenue Q, which features a cast of thirteen veteran performers - many from the Las Vegas and Broadway productions of the show!

Avenue Q Monsters Kate and Trekkie to 'Get Caught Reading'
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2007


In celebration and anticipation of the Association of American Publishers' nationwide 'Get Caught Reading' month in May, the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q will share their love of books and reading by joining the cast of celebrities and public figures who have been photographed getting caught reading their favorite books!

Tanarez Joins London Avenue Q as Christmas Eve, April 16
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2007


Jennifer Tanarez will join the London cast of Avenue Q as Christmas Eve on April 16th

TV ON THE SPOT EXCLUSIVE: Backstage at Avenue Q
by Craig Brockman - April 11, 2007


Hard-nosed (ok, soft-nosed) investigative reporter, Kate Monster, takes you backstage at Avenue Q to talk to cast and crew in this On The Spot Video Exclusive only right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

Photo Coverage: Avenue Q Celebrates 1500th Performance
by Linda Lenzi - March 6, 2007


AVENUE Q played its 1,500th performance on Broadway at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) on Sunday evening, March 4th and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

AVENUE Q on Broadway Hits 1500 Mark on Sunday, March 4
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2007


AVENUE Q -- winner of three 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Musical - will play its 1,500th performance on Broadway at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) on Sunday evening, March 4th.

Christian Anderson Returns to Avenue Q, January 29
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2007


The Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q will welcome back Christian Anderson to the roles of 'Nicky/Trekkie Monster' in the long-running musical beginning Monday, January 29, 2007.

News for 'Q:' Olivier Nod, 'Scrubs' and New House Record
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2007


Recent news for Avenue Q includes an Olivier Award nomination, a new 'Scrubs' episode and a new house record

Avenue Q to Set Off on National Tour in August '07
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2007


According to a casting notice, Avenue Q will soon be embarking on a national tour

'Avenue Q' Breaks House Record for Fourth Consecutive Year
by BWW News Desk - January 3, 2007


'Avenue Q' breaks house record at the John Golden Theatre for the fourth consecutive year.

AVENUE Q Breaks House Record for 4th Year in a Row
by BWW News Desk - January 2, 2007


For the fourth consecutive year, AVENUE Q has set a box office record at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th St.) on Broadway. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical broke its own box office record -- yet again -- with an all-time high of $665,181 for the week ending December 31, 2006.

Avenue Q Creators & Cast to Appear at Barnes & Noble, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - December 5, 2006


The creators of Avenue Q will be joined by Kate Monster and other cast members from the Tony-winning musical at this Live at Lincoln event featuring a special musical performance to celebrate Avenue Q: The Book-the complete guide to the quirky, fantastically funny Broadway show.

Avenue Q: The Book is Now Available in Stores
by BWW News Desk - November 6, 2006


Avenue Q: The Book, the companion book to the Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical about young people with big dreams and tiny bank accounts trying to make it in New York, was released by Hyperion on November 1st

Sawyer and McClure Join Avenue Q, October 30
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2006


Kelli Sawyer and Robert McClure will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q on October 30th

Photo Flash: Avenue Q Stars are Ready for Halloween!
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2006


Trekkie Monster and Lucy The Slut are all dressed up with places to go this Halloween

Avenue Q Extends in London through July of 2007
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2006


For the second time, the hit London production of the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q has been extended

Avenue Q Breaks Record with 1,296th Performance
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2006


Avenue Q will break a 62-year-old record tonight when it becomes the longest-running show in the history of the Golden Theatre. Friday evening will mark its 1,296th performance on Broadway.

Avenue Q Contest Offers Chance to Create 'Q-mmercial'
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2006


A new Avenue Q contest is offering fans the chance to create a commerical for the hit Broadway musical

An Interview with Ann Harada
by Jake Brunger - June 27, 2006


Ann Harada, who originated the role of Christmas Eve in Avenue Q on Broadway, is currently reprising her role in the London production of the Tony award winning musical, the only actress from the original company to recreate her performance in London.

An Interview with Stephanie D'Abruzzo
by Nick Orlando - March 25, 2006


Stephanie D'Abruzzo made her Broadway debut in Avenue Q, where she played the roles of the very lonely Kate Monster (who had the looks and intelligence, but no boyfriend) and the very aggressive Lucy the Slut. These characters are cleverly depicted not as real people, but as puppets. Now, D'Abruzzo stars in the new off-Broadway musical comedy I Love You Because.

Avenue Q FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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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