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James Monroe Iglehart, The Skivvies & More to Celebrate The Muppets at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2016

54 CELEBRATES THE MUPPETS will play Feinstein's/54 Below later this year on July 11, 2017, it was announced today. For tickets or more information, visit www.54Below.com.

VIDEO: AVENUE Q Hits Times Square For World Puppetry Day
by Michael Dale - Mar 15, 2016

Lovers of puppetry arts have been celebrating every March 21st since 2003.

Casting Controversy: Cincinnati Production of AVENUE Q Dreams Of A White Christmas Eve
by Michael Dale - Mar 9, 2016

The company defends their casting choice despite the actor's non-Japanese appearance.

AVENUE Q's Kate Monster, Unable To Appear On MSNBC's Post-Debate Show, Releases Statement On Democrats' Debate
by Michael Dale - Mar 7, 2016

The leading lady puppet was on stage performing when her musical was cited by CNN's Don Lemon.

VIDEO: AVENUE Q Co-Composer/Lyricist Jeff Marx Reacts To Being Quoted At Democrats' Debate
by Michael Dale - Mar 7, 2016

CNN's Don Lemon quotes "Everyone's A Little Bit Racist' while questioning Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

STAGE TUBE: MYTHBUSTERS' Adam Savage Joins AVENUE Q Puppet Creator Rick Lyon for a New Project
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2016

MYTHBUSTERS' Adam Savage recently visited the shop of Rick Lyon, who created the puppets of Avenue Q, and made his very own puppet, Finn. Check out videos from their visit below!

Barbara Cook, Billy Porter, Lea Salonga and More Honor Lena Horne in Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2016

Schools That Can, a national nonprofit focused on improving urban education, will honor the life of jazz singer and civil rights activist Lena Horne with a star-studded, one-night-only benefit concert, held at New York's Symphony Space, located at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025, tonight, January 11, 2016 at 7:30pm.

Lea Salonga Joins Lineup for Schools That Can Lena Horne Tribute Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2016

Schools That Can, a national nonprofit focused on improving urban education, will honor the life of jazz singer and civil-rights activist Lena Horne with a one-night only benefit concert. BroadwayWorld has just learned that ALLEGIANCE's Lea Salonga is now among the star-studded lineup for the evening.

STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q's Rod Lip-Syncs to Adele's 'Hello'
by Stage Tube - Dec 7, 2015

Have you ever wondered what was going through Rod's mind after Nicky moved out? Well, AVENUE Q is pretty sure it could be set to Adele's hit song 'Hello'. Watch Rod lip-sync to the tune below!

AVENUE Q to Mark Another Milestone This Sunday at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2015

AVENUE Q will soon hit another milestone! With this Sunday's (November 15th 7:30pm) performance of the Tony Award-winning musical of AVENUE Q in NYC, the beloved, critically-acclaimed show will make history -- again! -- when it plays its 2,534th performance at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.), matching the number of performances AVENUE Q ran at the Golden Theatre, where the musical played for 6.5 years before transferring to New World Stages.

STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q Ladies Join Producer Robyn Goodman in Important Reminder
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 18, 2015

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer survivor and Tony® Award Winning Producer of Avenue Q Robyn Goodman, along with the women of the cast and crew of Avenue Q, want you to know to NEVER miss your annual breast exam. Check out the video below!

AVENUE Q to Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Special Pricing
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 12, 2015

The Tony Award winning Best Musical AVENUE Q - led by the women of the Q company, including producer Robyn Goodman - demonstrate their support of Breast Cancer Awareness month with a special $50 ticket to AVENUE Q throughout October at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) in New York, concluding with a very special performance on Friday, October 30 at 8 p.m.

STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q Responds to AT&T's Ad - It Was the Bad Idea Bears!
by Stage Tube - Oct 1, 2015

AVENUE Q just released a hilarious promo that sheds some light as to why some audience members and AT&T ad executives have had such bad ideas about theatre etiquette... The Bad Idea Bears seem to be behind it all! Check it out below!

BWW Feature: Go Back to Class with 10 School-Themed Showtunes
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 12, 2015

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, students all across the county are now diligently back to work on yet another school year. While students and teachers alike are back in their routines of homework and extracurriculars, BroadwayWorld's Jeff Walker and Matt Tamanini are focusing their monthly feature on the showtunes that celebrate the highs and lows of school and learning.

Tony Sheldon and More Join World Premiere of AMELIE at Berkeley Rep; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015

Berkeley Rep has announced the full company for its 2015-16 season opener Amelie, A New Musical, starring award-winning actress Samantha Barks.

BWW Flashback: Welcome to AVENUE Q - The Musical Comedy Marks Its 12th Anniversary
by Jessica Khan - Jul 31, 2015

If ever a show has become part of the 'fabric' of New York and pop culture, it's the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, with its colorful -- in costume and in language -- cast of humans and puppets. The ground-breaking musical hits a new landmark today, July 31, when it celebrates its 12th anniversary at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.), where AVENUE Q has performed for the past six years, following its triumphant six-year run on Broadway. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through some of the show's best moments over the years!

Hackensack High School Welcomes Rick Lyon for AN AVENUE Q & A Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2015

Hackensack High School will be hosting Broadway actor Rick Lyon for An Avenue Q & A tonight, March 13 at 7:00pm in the school auditorium.

Hackensack High School to Welcome Rick Lyon for AN AVENUE Q & A, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2015

Hackensack High School will be hosting Broadway actor Rick Lyon for An Avenue Q & A on Friday, March 13 at 7:00pm in the school auditorium.

BWW Reviews: Not Happily Ever After: INTERLOCK
by Daniel Collins - Jan 13, 2015

Ira Levin's dark psychological drama, INTERLOCK, runs through Feb. 8th at Baltimore's Vagabond Players' theater.

Vagabond Players Open Ira Levin's INTERLOCK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2015

The Vagabond Players continues its 99th season with the Baltimore premiere of Ira Levin's Interlock, opening tonight, January 9 and running weekends through February 8. Author of Deathtrap, Rosemary's Baby and Veronica's Room, Levin here again weaves a haunting tale of romantic obsession and betrayal with intriguing twists and turns.

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