Jeff Whitty
Jeff Whitty is an actor, bookwriter, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Beard of Avon, If Memory Serves, and Freedomland. Awards include Tony Awards for Avenue Q (2004).
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STAGE CREDITS
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Writing
Playwright
Librettist
Original Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Jeff Whitty, Head Over Heels
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Jeff Whitty, Bring It On: The Musical
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical
Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q
Videos
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & BRING IT ON Co-Creators Visit The Muny Production
by Michael Major - 2025-06-20 11:04:19
Broadway Rewind: It's All Happening on Opening Night of BRING IT ON
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-25 17:01:00
Living Room Concerts: Fabian Aloise Breaks Down The BRING IT ON Choreography
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 2020-04-10 03:16:00
VIDEO: First Clips of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Coming to Sydney's State Theatre
by Paul Smith - 2019-08-27 10:04:50
News
COME FROM AWAY to Make Orange County Debut at Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
Chance Theater will present its 2027 season in Anaheim, featuring the Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY alongside THE COUNTER, DOG MOM, AVENUE Q, and THE GLASS MENAGERIE.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
Chance Theater will present its 2027 season in Anaheim, featuring the Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY alongside THE COUNTER, DOG MOM, AVENUE Q, and THE GLASS MENAGERIE.
Review: AVENUE Q at City Theatre Austin
by Sabrina Wallace - Sep 3, 2026
City Theatre Austin’s Avenue Q brings its mischievous neighborhood to life with a fabulous ensemble, expressive puppetry, strong vocals, and a clever, functional set. The cast delivers the musical’s irreverent comedy and surprisingly heartfelt story with energy, skill, and plenty of personality.
by Sabrina Wallace - Sep 3, 2026
City Theatre Austin’s Avenue Q brings its mischievous neighborhood to life with a fabulous ensemble, expressive puppetry, strong vocals, and a clever, functional set. The cast delivers the musical’s irreverent comedy and surprisingly heartfelt story with energy, skill, and plenty of personality.
AVENUE Q Alumni to Reunite for West End Finale at Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Julie Atherton, Ann Harada, Siôn Lloyd, Jon Robyns and Giles Terera will join the current company for a one-night reunion ahead of AVENUE Q's final West End performance.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Julie Atherton, Ann Harada, Siôn Lloyd, Jon Robyns and Giles Terera will join the current company for a one-night reunion ahead of AVENUE Q's final West End performance.
AVENUE Q Closes City Theatre Austin's 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
City Theatre Austin will conclude its 20th anniversary summer season with the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q at Genesis Creative Collective in Austin.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
City Theatre Austin will conclude its 20th anniversary summer season with the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q at Genesis Creative Collective in Austin.
Is AVENUE Q’s Christmas Eve Controversial? Ann Harada Worries About Her Character’s ‘Legacy’
by Michael Gioia - Aug 11, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical 'Avenue Q' was groundbreaking when it premiered in 2003, but times have changed — and Ann Harada says that her character Christmas Eve is often a topic of conversation.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 11, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical 'Avenue Q' was groundbreaking when it premiered in 2003, but times have changed — and Ann Harada says that her character Christmas Eve is often a topic of conversation.
AVENUE Q to Close City Theatre Austin's 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
City Theatre Austin will present the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q, directed by Matthew Shead with musical direction by Carrie Culver, closing the company's anniversary season.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
City Theatre Austin will present the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q, directed by Matthew Shead with musical direction by Carrie Culver, closing the company's anniversary season.
HEAD OVER HEELS to Bring the Music of The Go-Go's to New England Youth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
New England Youth Theatre in Brattleboro, Vermont will stage Head Over Heels, a musical set to the songs of The Go-Go's, as its annual Summer Musical featuring performers ages 13 to 19.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
New England Youth Theatre in Brattleboro, Vermont will stage Head Over Heels, a musical set to the songs of The Go-Go's, as its annual Summer Musical featuring performers ages 13 to 19.
EDINBURGH 2026: MIDSUMMER! Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 23, 2026
BWW catches up with director Kim Weild to chat about bringing Midsummer! to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 23, 2026
BWW catches up with director Kim Weild to chat about bringing Midsummer! to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Photos: AVENUE Q Celebrates West End 20th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
Avenue Q is celebrating 20-years since it first opened in the West End at the Noel Coward Theatre. Check out a special anniversary portrait of the current West End company!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
Avenue Q is celebrating 20-years since it first opened in the West End at the Noel Coward Theatre. Check out a special anniversary portrait of the current West End company!
Interview: 'It's A Bit Of A Gift!': Actor Emily Benjamin on AVENUE Q
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 16, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Emily Benjamin, who plays Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in Avenue Q. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the revival, what it’s been like playing multiple puppet roles and even her favourite song from the show!
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 16, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Emily Benjamin, who plays Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in Avenue Q. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the revival, what it’s been like playing multiple puppet roles and even her favourite song from the show!
MIDSUMMER! by Tony Winner Jeff Whitty to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Jeff Whitty's MIDSUMMER!, a modern verse adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performed by Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama artists before an international run.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Jeff Whitty's MIDSUMMER!, a modern verse adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performed by Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama artists before an international run.
AVENUE Q Extends Limited Run at The Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The 20th anniversary production of AVENUE Q has extended its limited run at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, with Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions citing popular demand.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The 20th anniversary production of AVENUE Q has extended its limited run at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, with Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions citing popular demand.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, AVENUE Q & More Set for BrightSide Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
BrightSide Theatre announced its 15th season in Naperville, Illinois, featuring four productions: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE SECRET GARDEN: IN CONCERT, KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE, and AVENUE Q.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
BrightSide Theatre announced its 15th season in Naperville, Illinois, featuring four productions: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE SECRET GARDEN: IN CONCERT, KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE, and AVENUE Q.
HEAD OVER HEELS Will Come to St. Dunstan’s Theatre In Bloomfield Hills
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild will present HEAD OVER HEELS, the musical featuring the music of The Go-Go's, at its Outdoor Greek Theatre in Bloomfield Hills.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild will present HEAD OVER HEELS, the musical featuring the music of The Go-Go's, at its Outdoor Greek Theatre in Bloomfield Hills.
Review Roundup: AVENUE Q Returns to The West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 17, 2026
On Avenue Q, puppets and people intermingle in this show about the trials and tribulations of life as a grown-up: love, sex, money, race, and how to tell your roommate he’s gay. After two decades, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q has returned to the West End in all its glory. With original Broadway director Jason Moore and original puppet designer Rick Lyon, a brand new cast takes on the puppet show with a difference.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 17, 2026
On Avenue Q, puppets and people intermingle in this show about the trials and tribulations of life as a grown-up: love, sex, money, race, and how to tell your roommate he’s gay. After two decades, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q has returned to the West End in all its glory. With original Broadway director Jason Moore and original puppet designer Rick Lyon, a brand new cast takes on the puppet show with a difference.
Review: AVENUE Q, Shaftesbury Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 17, 2026
The puppet show pumped full of profanity is back. Jason Moore's outrageous Avenue Q premiered in the West End two decades ago, bringing issues such as racism, the housing crisis and youth identity crisis to the stage in a unique and incredibly clever format. Oh yes, and there is explicit puppet sex too.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 17, 2026
The puppet show pumped full of profanity is back. Jason Moore's outrageous Avenue Q premiered in the West End two decades ago, bringing issues such as racism, the housing crisis and youth identity crisis to the stage in a unique and incredibly clever format. Oh yes, and there is explicit puppet sex too.
Photos: AVENUE Q Returns to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
All new photos have been released for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre for a strictly limited season. Check out the photos below!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
All new photos have been released for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre for a strictly limited season. Check out the photos below!
Photos: AVENUE Q In Rehearsal Ahead of West End Return at Shaftesbury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Rehearsal images have been released for the West End return of AVENUE Q, which will play a strictly limited season at the Shaftesbury Theatre beginning Friday 20 March 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Rehearsal images have been released for the West End return of AVENUE Q, which will play a strictly limited season at the Shaftesbury Theatre beginning Friday 20 March 2026.
You Do You Theatre Co. to Present AVENUE Q In Zurich This May
by Gillian Blum - Mar 1, 2026
Following sold-out runs of tick, tick... BOOM! and The Last Five Years, You Do You Theatre Co. returns to the stage with the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, playing in May 2026 at Theater Stok.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 1, 2026
Following sold-out runs of tick, tick... BOOM! and The Last Five Years, You Do You Theatre Co. returns to the stage with the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, playing in May 2026 at Theater Stok.
Cast and Creative Team Set For AVENUE Q West End Return
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jeff Whitty written?
Jeff Whitty has written 4 shows including Avenue Q (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2004 (Playwright), Bring It On: The Musical (Librettist), Head Over Heels (Original Bookwriter).
What awards has Jeff Whitty been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Head Over Heels, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q.
What awards has Jeff Whitty won?
Jeff Whitty has won the following awards: Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q.
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