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Review - Avenue Q
by Kristin Salaky - Oct 22, 2009

No, that steady rumble you may hear and feel beneath your feet as you walk along 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues these evenings is not the A train making its way to Columbus Circle. It's the sound of laughing audiences having a swell time in the underground quintet of auditoriums called New World Stages. The former movie multiplex turned Off-Broadway house seems to be experiencing a happy renaissance, with its long-running anchor production, Altar Boyz, having been joined by laughter-inducing hits like The Toxic Avenger, Naked Boys Singing, My First Time and The Gazillion Bubble Show (which I haven't seen but I'm sure brings out many giggles from the youngsters). The hilarious Love Child, which previously ran at 59E59 will be moving in shortly, but first the welcome mat (and perhaps a red carpet) has been set for the center's new crown jewel as the Tony-winning Avenue Q completes its successful Broadway run and returns to its Off-Broadway roots.

Photo Coverage: 'More To Ruv', AVENUE Q Opens Off-Broadway at New World Stages!
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 22, 2009

The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q, transferring from its 6-year run on Broadway to New World Stages (340 West 50 Street) in New York, celebrated Opening Night on October 21, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture all the 'furry' fun!

More 'Purpose', AVENUE Q Opens Off-Broadway 10/21!
by Eddie Varley - Oct 21, 2009

The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q, transferring from its 6-year run on Broadway to New World Stages (340 West 50 Street) in New York, with previews set to begin October 9, have announced casting for the Off-Broadway production along with the official opening night, now scheduled for October 21, 2009. A Rush Ticket policy for all performances is also announced.

Review: AVENUE Q at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Randy Rice - Oct 21, 2009

The Tony award-winning naughty puppet musical finally makes its Rhode Island premiere and plays through October 25th

AVENUE Q Announces Off-Broadway Return Casting, Opening Set For 10/21
by Eddie Varley - Sep 24, 2009

The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q, transferring from its 6-year run on Broadway to New World Stages (340 West 50 Street) in New York, with previews set to begin October 9, have announced casting for the Off-Broadway production along with the official opening night, now scheduled for October 21, 2009. A Rush Ticket policy for all performances is also announced.

DiRoma, Kornblum, Grabois, Heymann & More Set For National Touring Production Of AVENUE Q
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2009

Casting has been announced for the National Tour of AVENUE Q, presented by Work Light Productions. The three-time Tony Award winning musical, including Best Musical, Best Original Score of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical, is about trying to make it in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account.

AVENUE Q Creators Talk Show History To The The New York Times
by Eddie Varley - Sep 8, 2009

The Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q celebrated its 6th anniversary on Broadway on Friday, July 31 at the Golden Theatre (252 W. 45 St.) in New York City.

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Rob McClure, a.k.a. Princeton, a.k.a. Rod
by Adrienne Onofri - Sep 8, 2009

Rob, an award-winning actor, has played all the male puppet roles on Broadway and the national tour.

Photo Flash: Kevin Jonas Visits AVENUE Q
by Eddie Varley - Sep 6, 2009

AVENUE Q marked its 6th anniversary on Broadway on July 31st. The musical began previews on Broadway on July 11, 2003, opened on July 31, 2003, and went on to win three 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book of a Musical.

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Jennifer Barnhart, Its Longest-Running Star
by Adrienne Onofri - Sep 5, 2009

Trekkie's right hand, Lucy's swagger, Kate's nasty boss...Jen has provided them all and more for the show's entire run.

Hale To Star In McKenna-Edis Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Plays Arts Theatre Nov 11-Jan 10, 2010
by Charlie Piane - Aug 12, 2009

Gareth Hale will play Scrooge in Susie McKenna and Steve Edis' adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, which is to open in the newly refurbished Arts Theatre in November this year. A Christmas Carol, produced by Tiny Tim Productions, will preview from 11 November, with the press performance on 25 November, and is booking until 10 January 2010.

Photo Flash: Allison Janney And Kathy Fitzgerald Visit Former Co-Star Ann Harada At AVENUE Q
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 4, 2009

Allison Janney and Kathy Fitzgerald dropped in on former 9 TO 5 co-star Ann Harada at AVENUE Q on Sunday, August 2.

AVENUE Q Celebrates Its 6th Anniversary On Broadway 7/31 At The Golden Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 30, 2009

The Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will celebrate its 6th anniversary on Broadway on Friday, July 31 at the Golden Theatre (252 W. 45 St.) in New York City.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q's Final Cast Takes First Bow On Broadway
by Peter James Zielinski - Jul 7, 2009

Just weeks prior to the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q's 6th anniversary on Broadway, one of the stars of the original cast, Ann Harada, returned to the role of 'Christmas Eve' on Monday, July 6th at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) in New York City. Ms. Harada -- who created the role on Broadway and played 'Christmas Eve' in the London production -- was joined in the production by members of the U.S. national tour of AVENUE Q, which recently concluded a phenomenally successful two-year run: Robert McClure will assume the roles of Princeton/Rod on Broadway, along with Anika Larsen as Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut, and Danielle K. Thomas as Gary Coleman. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to catch the first bow of the 'new' and 'final' cast of AVENUE Q!

AVENUE Q Welcomes Back Ann Harada 7/6, Tour Stars McClure, Larsen and Thomas Also Join Bdwy Co.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2009

Just weeks prior to the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q's 6th anniversary on Broadway, one of the stars of the original cast, Ann Harada, will return to the role of 'Christmas Eve' starting Monday, July 6th at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) in New York City.

SPAMALOT, SPRING AWAKENING, And RIVERDANCE Among Broadway San Jose's Inaugural 2009/10 Season
by Reynard Loki - Jul 2, 2009

Team San Jose announced today that they have selected the Nederlander Organization to be the exclusive presenter of touring Broadway musicals and special events at the Center for the Performing Arts. The Inaugural 2009-2010 Season, under the local banner of Broadway San Jose ~ A Nederlander Presentation begins September 15, 2009.

Team San Jose & Nederlander Org Announce Partnership & Inaugural Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2009

Team San Jose announced today that they have selected the Nederlander Organization to be the exclusive presenter of touring Broadway musicals and special events at the Center for the Performing Arts. The Inaugural 2009-2010 Season, under the local banner of Broadway San Jose ~ A Nederlander Presentation begins September 15, 2009.

AVENUE Q Welcomes Back Ann Harada 7/6, Tour Stars McClure, Larsen and Thomas Also Join Bdwy Co.
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009

Just weeks prior to the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q's 6th anniversary on Broadway, one of the stars of the original cast, Ann Harada, will return to the role of 'Christmas Eve' starting Monday, July 6th at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) in New York City.

Photo Coverage: Hilty, Hodges & AVENUE Q Cast at 'Broadway Salutes Pet Rocks'
by Linda Lenzi - May 9, 2009

Broadway celebrities, including Megan Hilty, the Drama Desk Award nominated actress who stars in the stage musical '9 To 5'; Carey Anderson, Jennifer Barnhart, Christian Anderson, 'Kate Monster' and 'Trekkie Monster', from Broadway's long-running 'Avenue Q'; young actor Henry Hodges, who was seen in three productions on Broadway last season - 'Mary Poppins,' 'Macbeth' and '13,' and radio deejay Johnny Rocks, as well as other notables, kicked off the Central Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Reveals Possible 'Only For Now' Lyrics
by Peter James Zielinski - Jan 19, 2009

The contest to replace the 'George Bush' line in the finale 'For Now' in the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q (on Broadway at the Golden Theatre and on national tour) resulted in over 2,000 entries from contest participants coast-to-coast in the United States, as well as from overseas in Brazil, Australia, Ukraine and Israel, to name a few. On Friday, January 15th, the winners were revealed in a special press event, the entire Avenue Q gang was there and so was BroadwayWorld! AVENUE Q -- which opened on Broadway in 2003 and six years later continues to entertain audiences on Broadway (at the Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45 St.), on national tour and in London's West End -- concludes with the musical number 'For Now,' which reminds us that 'everything in life is only for now,' including 'sex, your hair and George Bush.' The contest (conducted Dec. 22, 2008 to Jan. 12, 2009) invited the general public to submit suggestions for a new lyric to replace 'George Bush' as he will leave the office of President of the United States on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009 and forfeit his spot as a lyric in a hit Broadway show, as well.

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