Avenue Q 2003

Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: July 31, 2003
Closing: September 13, 2009

Avenue Q - 2003 - Broadway History , Info & More

Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.



Avenue Q is the best show of the year! Just when you're wheezing with laughter from the hummable, hilarious tunes, you're blindsided by a beautifully sincere love song. There's no handy way to describe 'AVENUE Q,' except as one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see." Entertainment Weekly

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Review - Avenue Q
by Kristin Salaky - October 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.

AVENUE Q Headed Back Off-Broadway - Show to Open October 9 at New World Stages!
by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2009

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.

AVENUE Q Headed Back Off-Broadway - Show to Open October 9 at New World Stages!
by Robert Diamond - September 13, 2009

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.

Photo Flashback: Farewell To Broadway's AVENUE Q - The Final Cast
by Eddie Varley - September 13, 2009

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.

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Ann Harada: We Ruv You, Christmas Eve!
by Adrienne Onofri - September 11, 2009

An original cast member off and on B'way and in London, Ann rejoined the show for its final months.

AVENUE Q Creators Talk Show History To The The New York Times
by Eddie Varley - 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.

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

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

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Jennifer Barnhart, Its Longest-Running Star
by Adrienne Onofri - September 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.

Photo Flash: AVENUE Q's 'Lucy The Slut' TimeOut NY Cover Shoot Outtakes
by Eddie Varley - August 17, 2009

AVENUE Q's 'Lucy the Slut' appears on the cover of the current issue of TimeOut NY, and the magazine gave BWW the heads up on the 'wild' photo shoot outakes.

STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
by Eddie Varley - August 14, 2009

On Thursday, August 13 - one month before its final performance on Broadway -the cast of AVENUE Q appeared on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and performed - for the first time in AVENUE Q's 6-year history - 'The Internet is For Porn' on National Television.

AVENUE Q To Perform on Good Day New York & Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 8/13
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2009

On Thursday, August 13 - one month before its final performance on Broadway - AVENUE Q will appear on both Good Day New York (Fox) and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC).

AVENUE Q To Perform on Good Day New York & Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 8/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2009

On Thursday, August 13 - one month before its final performance on Broadway - AVENUE Q will appear on both Good Day New York (Fox) and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC).

Chatting with Anika Larsen, AVENUE Q's Final Kate Monster
by Adrienne Onofri - September 2, 2009

With only two weeks to go in AVENUE Q's Broadway run, we profile its leading lady.

AVENUE Q Celebrates Its 6th Anniversary On Broadway 7/31 At The Golden Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 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.

New Contest: Test Your Eye 'Q' and Win a Day 'On the Avenue' DAY 5
by Robert Diamond - August 7, 2009

After 6 years on Broadway the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will play its final performance on 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.

New Contest: Test Your Eye 'Q' and Win a Day 'On the Avenue' DAY 4
by Robert Diamond - August 6, 2009

After 6 years on Broadway the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will play its final performance on 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.

New Contest: Test Your Eye 'Q' and Win a Day 'On the Avenue' DAY 3
by Robert Diamond - August 5, 2009

After 6 years on Broadway the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will play its final performance on 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.

New Contest: Test Your Eye 'Q' and Win a Day 'On the Avenue' DAY 2
by Robert Diamond - August 4, 2009

After 6 years on Broadway the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will play its final performance on 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.

New Contest: Test Your Eye 'Q' and Win a Day 'On the Avenue' DAY 1
by Robert Diamond - August 3, 2009

After 6 years on Broadway the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will play its final performance on 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.

AVENUE Q's Harada, Larsen And Kate Monster Perform Live On CW11 Morning News 7/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 8, 2009

AVENUE Q stars Ann Harada and Anika Larsen - along with their co-star, AVENUE Q puppet Kate Monster - will perform 'The More You Ruv Someone' and 'There's a Fine, Fine Line' live on the CW11 Morning News on Thursday, July 9. The CW11 Morning News airs locally in the New York metropolitan area on channel 11 from 7:00am to 9:00am.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q's Final Cast Takes First Bow On Broadway
by Peter James Zielinski - July 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 - July 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.

Avenue Q FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Avenue Q Theme
What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?
It Sucks to Be Me
If You Were Gay
Purpose
Everyone's a Little Bit Racist
The Internet is for Porn
Mix Tape
I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today
Special
You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You're Makin' Love)
Fantasies Come True
My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada
There's a Fine, Fine Line
There is Life Outside Your Apartment
The More You Ruv Someone
Schadenfreude
I Wish I Could Go Back to College
The Money Song
School for Monsters
For Now
How Much Do The People in Your Neighborhood Make?
Tear It Up And Throw It Away
The Avenue Q Theme
What Do You Do With a B.A. in English-It Sucks to Be Me
If You Were Gay
Purpose
Everyone's a Little Bit Racist
The Internet is For Porn
Mix Tape
I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today
Special
You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You're Making Love)
Fantasies Come True
My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada
There's a Fine, Fine Line
There Is Life Outside Your Apartment
The More You Ruv Someone
Schadenfreude
I Wish I Could Go Back to College
The Money Song
School For Monsters/ The Money Song
There's a Fine, Fine Line (Reprise) -What Do You Do With a B.A. in English (Reprise)
For Now
Avenue Q has had 7 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2003, Las Vegas which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2007 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2009.
Avenue Q has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Jeff Whitty, Best Direction of a Musical for Jason Moore, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Robert Lopez, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jeff Marx.
Avenue Q has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Jeff Whitty, Best Direction of a Musical for Jason Moore, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Robert Lopez, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jeff Marx.
Avenue Q has been nominated for several awards. These include Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Performance awards from the Theatre World Awards for Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartagalia, Outstanding Book of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Jeff Whitty, Outstanding Lyrics from the Drama Desk Awards for Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for Robert Lopez, Outstanding Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Avenue Q, and Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
Avenue Q has won several awards, including the Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartagalia both received Performance awards from the Theatre World Awards. Jeff Whitty won the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards, while Robert Lopez won Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music. Avenue Q also won the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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