Friedman to Lead Cast of UK's Annual CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK Celebration
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2008
Multi-award-winning leading lady Maria Friedman returns to the West End for one night only to headline this year's instalment of Christmas in New York, the annual celebration of classic carols and seasonal show-stoppers, at the Lyric Theatre on Sunday 7 December 2008, alongside Avenue Q's Julie Atherton, Wicked's Oliver Tompsett and Ashleigh Gray, Spamalot's Michael Xavier and a full supporting cast including Adrian Hansel, Zoe Rainey, Richard Reynard and Lorna Want.
Friedman to Lead Cast of UK's Annual CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK Celebration
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 21, 2008
Multi-award-winning leading lady Maria Friedman returns to the West End for one night only to headline this year's instalment of Christmas in New York, the annual celebration of classic carols and seasonal show-stoppers, at the Lyric Theatre on Sunday 7 December 2008, alongside Avenue Q's Julie Atherton, Wicked's Oliver Tompsett and Ashleigh Gray, Spamalot's Michael Xavier and a full supporting cast including Adrian Hansel, Zoe Rainey, Richard Reynard and Lorna Want.
Photo Coverage: Avenue Q Celebrates Fifth Birthday
by Peter James Zielinski - Aug 4, 2008
The Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q celebrated its 5th birthday on Broadway on July 31, 2008. Broadway World's cameras were on hand as the cast and crew celebrated in style.
'Avenue Q' to Play 2000th Performance on June 3rd
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2008
The Tony Award-winning musical 'Avenue Q' will hit another Broadway milestone when it plays its 2000th performance at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) on Tuesday, June 3rd at 8 p.m.
Photo Coverage: 'Avenue Q' Tour Washington DC Backstage
by Mark Rupp - Dec 3, 2007
The national touring company of Avenue Q makes a fuzzy and fun pit-stop at the National Theatre in Washington DC through December 9 before heading to Baltimore. Photographer Mark Rupp and other young fans were treated to a special VIP backstage tour with the cast and an introduction to the puppets and inner-workings of the hit Tony Award-winning musical.
Photo Coverage: 'Avenue Q' Puppets Sign-In for Work
by Ben Strothmann - Nov 30, 2007
The puppets of 'Avenue Q' were happy to pick up the pen and sign-in for work on Thursday, November 29. Trekkie Monster, Rod and Kate Monster have been away from the Golden Theatre for 19-days during the work-stoppage. But they're ready to bring the laughs back to The Golden Theatre in their Tony Award-winning musical!
'The Joke' with Gelber & Sadoski Opens Tomorrow, 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2007
Studio Dante, founded in 2003 by Michael & Victoria Imperioli, proudly presents the world premiere of The Joke, a new play by Sam Marks directed by Sam Gold. This limited Off-Broadway engagement will play Wednesday, October 17 - Saturday, November 10 at Studio Dante (257 West 29th Street). Opening Night is set for Saturday, October 20 at 8:00 PM.
Unique West End Initiative Seeks New Musical Composers
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2007
Notes from New York and entertainment industry bible The Stage have joined forces to launch Notes for The Stage, a brand new and unique initiative offering budding British musical theatre composers the opportunity to have their work premiered on the West End stage. Notes for The Stage offers entrants the chance to have a song performed in 'Christmas in New York,' a one night gala at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on Sunday, December 9.
ShowBusiness DVD On-Sale Today, Oct. 16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2007
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway is a new documentary film by Dori Berinstein that follows the productions of four of Broadway's biggest shows during the 2003-2004 season. The film will debut on DVD with all new special features on October 16 from Genius Products and Liberation Entertainment at a suggested SRP of $28.95.
Avenue Q Tour to Have Chicago Premiere May 27-June 7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2007
Broadway In Chicago has announced that Avenue Q - the Tony Award-winning smash-hit musical about trying to make it in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account - will hold its Chicago premiere this coming spring with a limited two-week engagement from May 27 - June 7, 2008
TV Exclusive: 'Avenue Q' Co-Creator Jeff Marx
by James Sims - Aug 13, 2007
Following a recent Emmy Award nomination for his musical work on 'Scrubs,' composer Jeff Marx sat down in North Hollywood with BroadwayWorld's James Sims to discuss the first national tour of Avenue Q...
Old Globe's Avenue Q Begins in San Diego June 30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 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 - Jun 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.
'ShowBusiness' Fantastic Peek Behind the Curtains
by James Sims - May 11, 2007
'ShowBusiness' follows four hotly discussed musicals during the 2003-2004 Broadway season, 'Wicked,' 'Avenue Q,' 'Caroline, or Change' and 'Taboo,' as they develop from a fledgling workshop production into Tony Award contender...
Broadway Bullet Interview: Dori Berinstein
by Michael Gilboe - May 7, 2007
We talk to Three Time Tony Award Winning Producer Dori Berinstein about the new documentary she directed,'ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway.' She also talks about her new production 'Legally Blonde' and the changing role of the Broadway producer.
TV ON THE SPOT EXCLUSIVE: Backstage at Avenue Q
by Craig Brockman - Apr 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!