Sesame Street meets South Park: They may look familiar, but these puppets (and their human counterparts) have an irreverent take on the joys and travails of making it on your own. Winner of the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical.
AVENUE Q, Broadway's smash-hit Tony Award-winning Best Musical about real life in New York City, is coming to the Shubert Theater in New Haven for a limited engagement, October 9-11, 2009.
What'chu talkin' about Willis, after a six-year run on Broadway the former child star turned building superintendent will undergo a sex change? Well, the casting notices already have. According to the Actors' Equity Association casting call notice, the recently turned Off-Broadway show is seeking an African American male in his mid 20s - 40s to showcase his impeccable comedic timing and strong vocal skills to land the part.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Jersey Boys,' Apple Tree Theatre, 'Avenue Q,' U2 and more......
VENUE Q, the Tony Award-winning musical that has delighted and surprised theatergoers since it first arrived on Broadway in 2003, had another surprise in store when the musical's producers announced from the stage at the conclusion of the show's final Broadway performance at theJohn Golden Theatre (252 W. 45 St.) on September 13, 2009 that AVENUE Q will, in fact, move to a new address in the Times Square neighborhood and begin performances on October 9 at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.). BroadwayWorld.com was there as the stunning news broke and our cameras caught the exciting moment. We are happy to bring you this small preview of the event, stay tuned for much more coverage on AVENUE Q's final Broadway performance!
AVENUE Q, the Tony Award-winning musical that has delighted and surprised theatergoers since it first arrived on Broadway in 2003, had another surprise in store when the musical's producers announced from the stage at the conclusion of the show's final Broadway performance at the John Golden Theatre (252 W. 45 St.) on September 13, 2009 that AVENUE Q will, in fact, move to a new address in the Times Square neighborhood and begin performances on October 9 at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.). BroadwayWorld.com was there as the stunning news broke and our cameras caught the exciting moment.
BroadwayWorld.com was there as the stunning news broke and our cameras caught the exciting moment. We are happy to bring you this small preview of the event, stay tuned for much more coverage on AVENUE Q's final Broadway performance!
Some things aren't only for now! Announced from the stage tonight by producer Kevin McCollum was the unprecedented news that AVENUE Q was making theatre history by moving BACK off Broadway and that it will re-open on October 9, 2009 at New World Stages. The show will be presented in its entirety and from the same production, design and producer team as its current Broadway incarnation. An official announcement is expected tomorrow.
After 6 years on Broadway the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will play its final performance today, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2009. It will have played 2,534 performances and 22 previews, surpassing THE PRODUCERS (on August, 17th), ANNIE, OKLAHOMA!, and PIPPIN, among many others to become the 20th longest running show in Broadway history.
In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for 'Makes Great Musicals' and it boasted more stars than in the heavens.
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announced the opening of Blind Lemon Blues, featuring more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs. Performances began September 8th. All performances will be at The company's home at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th Street just east of Lexington Avenue). To purchase tickets, visit www.yorktheatre.org or call 212/935-5820.
Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Tuesday, September 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.
The Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre (AVENUE Q and [title of show]) will open its 2009-10 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of A BOY AND HIS SOUL -- a new play written and performed by Colman Domingo (PASSING STRANGE, Logo Network's 'The Big Gay Sketch Show') set to begin previews September 9, prior to officially opening on September 24 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.
The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) is proud to announce two upcoming mainstage productions. Blind Lemon Blues-based upon more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs - will return to the York Mainstage in Fall 2009. Performances begin September 8th. Spring 2010 will see the Off-Broadway premiere of the new musical Yank!. Performances begin in February 2010.
Cast and staff have been announced for the upcoming York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) production of Blind Lemon Blues, featuring more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs. Performances will begin September 8th. All performances will be at the company's home at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th Street just east of Lexington Avenue).
The Van Wezel's 2009-2010 40th Anniversary Season is going to be fierce! It features a lineup of the hottest stars, performers and acts for everyone.
Olivier and Tony Award winner Alan Cumming will join West End stars including Julie Atherton (Avenue Q), Aneurin Barnard (Spring Awakening), Simon Burke (La Cage Aux Folles), Alexandra Silber (Carousel), Hannah Waddingham (Spamalot, A Little Night Music) and Emma Williams (Desperately Seeking Susan, Zorro) in Notes Unleashed! The Music of Lance Horne, the inaugural edition of a late-night strand of the ever-popular West End show series, Notes from New York.
The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida, proudly announces its 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season including Legally Blonde, the Musical, Avenue Q the Broadway Musical, Rodger's and Hammerstein's South Pacific, and A Chorus Line.
Olivier and Tony Award winner Alan Cumming will join West End stars including Julie Atherton (Avenue Q), Aneurin Barnard (Spring Awakening), Simon Burke (La Cage Aux Folles), Alexandra Silber (Carousel), Hannah Waddingham (Spamalot, A Little Night Music) and Emma Williams (Desperately Seeking Susan, Zorro) in Notes Unleashed! The Music of Lance Horne, the inaugural edition of a late-night strand of the ever-popular West End show series, Notes from New York.
Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, August 31, 2009.
York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will present Blind Lemon Blues, featuring more than 60 Blind Lemon Jefferson songs. Performances will begin September 8th. All performances will be at the company's home at The Theatre at Saint Peter's (54th Street just east of Lexington Avenue).
Jessica Pinkett names and shames the best and worst in Edinburgh.
Jonathan B. Wright (Spring Awakening - Broadway original cast, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Youth in Revolt) has been cast in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein, a 'comic-book-rock-musical' that begins its run at the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 28. Wright joins fellow Spring Awakening alum, Emma Hunton, completing an outstanding cast which includes Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF), Jeremiah James (Carousel - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams.
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announced the complete schedule for the 2009 Festival, which will begin September 28th and continue through October 18th. A full breakdown of this year's performances and venues follows.
Broadway's Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies: August 26, 2009
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