Warner Theatre to Bring AVENUE Q to the Main Stage this Fall

The Warner Stage Company will present the Tony "Triple Crown" Winner AVENUE Q on the Warner Theatre's Main Stage November 4-12, 2017. AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it's clear this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, AVENUE Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children's show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good and life lessons are learned. Contains adult language and situations. May not be suitable for young audiences.

The Warner Stage Company production of AVENUE Q is directed by Katherine Ray, music directed by Dan Koch and choreographed by Peggy Terhune and features Jonathan Zalaski, Meredith Porri, Chris Kulmann, Josh Newey, Keith Paul, Michelle Funaro, Joe Harding, Janette Ireland, Amanda Friedman, David Anctil and Torrey Tomas. Performances are November 4, 10 and 11 at 8 pm and November 5 and 12 at 2 pm. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

About the Warner Theatre

Built by Warner Brothers Studios and opened in 1931 as a movie palace (1,772 seats), the Warner Theatre was described then as "Connecticut's Most Beautiful Theatre." Damaged extensively in a flood, the Warner was slated for demolition in the early 1980s until the non-profit Northwest Connecticut Association for the Arts (NCAA) was founded and purchased the theatre. The Warner reopened as a performing arts center in 1983, and restoration of the main lobbies and auditorium was completed in November 2002. In 2008, the new 50,000 square foot Carole and Ray Neag Performing Arts Center, which houses a 300 seat Studio Theatre, 200 seat restaurant and expansive school for the arts, was completed. Today, the Warner is in operation year-round with more than 160 performances and 100,000 patrons passing through its doors each season. Over 10,000 students, pre K-adult, participate in arts education programs and classes. Together, with the support of the community, the Warner has raised close to $17 million to revitalize its facilities. NCAA's mission is to preserve the Warner Theatre as an historic landmark, enhance its reputation as a center of artistic excellence and a focal point of community involvement, and satisfy the diverse cultural needs of the region.

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