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Interview: John Tartaglia on Bringing Broadway to FRAGGLE ROCK
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2024


John Tartaglia is heading back to Fraggle Rock for a new season of Apple TV's beloved reboot! Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with Tartaglia to discuss what to expect from the new season, the differences between puppeteering for stage versus screen, and bringing Jim Henson's work to Broadway.

Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023


Last night, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.  Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at the Cast (and Puppets) of WINNIE THE POOH
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2021


Pooh Bear is bring the Hundred Acre Wood to midtown Manhattan! Disney's Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation created by Jonathan Rockefeller begins performances today, October 21, 2021, at Theatre Row and BroadwayWorld has your first look at the cast in action!

VIDEO: Corbin Bleu Performs Theme Song From WINNIE THE POOH Musical
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2021


Corbin Bleu performed The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh theme song alongside a montage of puppets ahead of the upcoming off-Broadway run of Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation, coming to New York City this October.

Cast Announced for WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021


Rockefeller Productions has announced its cast and creative team for their highly anticipated debut of Disney’s Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation created by Jonathan Rockefeller beginning performances on October 21, 2021, at Theatre Row. 

VIDEO: Original AVENUE Q Cast and More Reunite for 'Only For Now' Virtual Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2020


More than 40 people and puppets from the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q have reunited in a special music video of the hit finale, “Only For Now.”

Alice Ripley, Christina Sajous and More Join SPEAK UP, SING OUT Concert at Weathervane
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2020


Weathervane has announced Speak Up, Sing Out: Voices of Generations United - Weathervane's first ever drive in concert.

Wake Up With BWW 6/19: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME and GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTY on Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2019


Today's top stories: Freestyle Love Supreme and Girl From The North Country are heading to Broadway, and more!

TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Says Goodbye to AVENUE Q
by Ben Cameron - Jun 18, 2019


Broadway Sessions bid farewell to Avenue Q recently. Current cast members as well as Q alumni joined together to celebrate the Tony winning musicals 16 year run in NYC. And yes, there was plenty of puppet action! Enjoy these highlights featuring Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart, Ben Durocher, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Maggie Lakis, Erin Quill, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Sharon Wheatley, Joshua Holden, Imari Hardon, Jed Resnick as well as our Rising Star Cassandra Giovinne.

Photo Flash: Broadway Sessions Celebrates AVENUE Q At The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2019


Last night, Broadway Sessions will held the ultimate AVENUE Q Farewell/Reunion Show. The show's current cast will joined Q alumni for a night of story and song that was uniquely Q.

Broadway Sessions Bids Adieu To AVENUE Q With Reunion Show
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019


BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, May 23rd Broadway Sessions will hold the ultimate AVE Q Farewell/Reunion Show. Current cast will join Q alumni for a night of story and song that is uniquely Q.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Cake Before The Show
by Walter McBride - Aug 1, 2018


The official 15th anniversary performance of Avenue Q was last night, and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! Check out the photos of the cast, original cast members, and special guests, arriving below! In addition, the cast celebrated with a cake before the show, and photos of that can be found below as well!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of AVENUE Q Takes Their Bows at the 15th Anniversary Performance
by Walter McBride - Aug 1, 2018


Avenue Q recently celebrated its 15th Anniversary, with big events such as a concert at Feinstein's/54 Below. In addition, in the weeks leading up to the show's big night, original cast members made appearances in the show. The official 15th anniversary performance was last night, and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! Check out the photos below!

Photo Coverage: Go Backstage for an AVENUE Q Reunion Celebration at Feinstein's/54 Below!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 31, 2018


You might not be able to go back to college, but you can always go back to Avenue Q! Avenue Q celebrated its 15th anniversary with a reunion concert last night.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates its 15th Anniversary With Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 31, 2018


You might not be able to go back to college, but you can always go back to Avenue Q! Avenue Q celebrated its 15th anniversary with a reunion concert last night.

AVENUE Q Reunion, Michael Feinstein, Christine Ebersole and More This Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2018


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

BWW Exclusive: Ben Durocher Recalls How AVENUE Q Helped Him Find His Purpose Back in 2004
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2018


AVENUE Q became an overnight sensation on Broadway in July 2003 following a sold-out engagement and was extended four times after being presented Off-Broadway by Vineyard Theatre and The New Group. Since it roared into the spotlight - with its singular cast of people and puppets including Princeton, Kate Monster, Rod, Nicky, Trekkie, Christmas Eve, Gary Coleman and Lucy T. Slut - opening on Broadway on July 31, 2003, AVENUE Q has given over 6,000 performances, running seven years on Broadway before transferring to New World Stages in 2009, where it continues to play to large and happy houses.

Social: Go Behind The Scenes of AVENUE Q on BWW's Instagram For Wold Puppetry Day!
by Alan Henry - Mar 21, 2018


BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of AVENUE Q off-Broadway today on our Instagram for World Puppetry Day!

AVENUE Q Announces Spring Fling In Observation Of WORLD PUPPETRY DAY
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2018


AVENUE Q - the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that features a cast comprised of people and puppets - will celebrate WORLD PUPPETRY DAY on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 with what is to be an unprecedented large gathering of professional and amateur puppeteers and their puppets for a special performance and post-show soiree at New World Stages (Off-Broadway, 340 West 50th Street), starting at 8:00PM.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Counts Down the 12 Days of Christmas on Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 20, 2017


Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of AVENUE Q as they record their track, 'The 12 Days of Christmas.'

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