Avenue Q

AVENUE Q is Broadway’s smash-hit, Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called “one of the funniest shows you’re ever likely to see” by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart,risqué and downright entertaining way. The New Yorker calls it “subversive and uproarious!”

Adult content and language; discretion is advised.

AVENUE Q has not been authorized or approved by The Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content.

Running Time: 2 hrs. 10 mins., including intermission 

PRESS QUOTES

“A breakthrough musical of a very different stripe. Savvy, sassy and delicious, this thoroughly infectious show is unfailingly tuneful. AVENUE Q qualifies as a serious blessing.” – Ben Brantley, The New York Times  

“AVENUE Q rekindles your faith in the American musical.” – Peter Marks, The Washington Post

“Jaw-droppingly hilarious! Grade: A! One of the funniest shows you’re ever likely to see.” – Entertainment Weekly 

“Raucous, wicked and unsparingly funny!” – Wall Street Journal

“Refreshing and winning!” – USA Today

“A subversive and uproarious new musical. Wicked fun for grown-ups!” – The New Yorker

“Wildly amusing!” – Variety

“Broadway’s hip new felt-good musical.” – Time

“Wonderfully dizzy, AVENUE Q keeps you laughing from the second the curtain goes up until its triumphant fall!” – Daily News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is AVENUE Q about?
AVENUE Q tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. The only apartment he can afford is way out on Avenue Q, where everyone's looking for the same things he is: a decent job, a stable relationship and a “purpose.” Eventually, Princeton learns to embrace the ups and downs of city life and realizes that “the real world” isn't so bad, after all!

Is AVENUE Q just a grown up version of Sesame Street?
No. There should never be a comparison between Sesame Street or Jim Henson’s Children’s Television Workshop and AVENUE Q. Rather, AVENUE Q is homage to all children’s television teaching life lessons for adults such as paying bills, getting a job and finding love.

Is AVENUE Q a puppet show for children?
Due to adult situations (like full-puppet nudity), AVENUE Q may not be appropriate for kids under 13. Parental guidance is suggested.

Who lives on AVENUE Q?

• Princeton – a recent college graduate who moves to Avenue Q to find his purpose in life
• Kate Monster – a kindergarten teaching assistant who wants to find a boyfriend and start a special school for Monsters
• Nicky – Rod’s roommate, a slacker
• Rod – Nicky’s roommate, a Republican investment banker who won’t admit he’s gay
• Trekkie Monster – a reclusive porn addict
• Lucy The Slut – a sexy cabaret singer
• Gary Coleman – the former child star from the sitcom Diff’rent Strokes and superintendent on Avenue Q
• Christmas Eve – Brian’s fiancée, a feisty Japanese therapist
• Brian – Christmas Eve’s fiancé, a 32-year old aspiring comedian
• The Bad Idea Bears – Princeton and Kate’s inner devils
• Mrs. T. – Kate’s boss, an elderly kindergarten teacher

How long is AVENUE Q?
The show is 2 hours and 10 minutes including a 20 minute intermission.

Who is starring in the show?
AVENUE Q is an ensemble show with many talented actors.  The show features new, young and gifted performers.

What awards has AVENUE Q won?

TONY AWARDS® (2004)

• WINNER! Best Musical
• WINNER! Best Book of a Musical, Jeff Whitty 
• WINNER! Best Original Score, Jeff Marx
• NOMINATED! Best Performance by a Leading Actress, Stephanie D’Abruzzo
• NOMINATED! Best Performance by a Leading Actor, John Tartaglia
• NOMINATED! Best Director of a Musical, Jason Moore

DRAMA DESK AWARDS (2003)

• NOMINATED! Outstanding New Musical
• NOMINATED! Outstanding Leading Actress, Stephanie D’Abruzzo
• NOMINATED! Outstanding Book of a Musical, Jeff Whitty 
• NOMINATED! Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics (Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx) 
• NOMINATED! Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music (Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx)

GRAMMY AWARDS

• NOMINATED! Outstanding Broadway Soundtrack

Who created AVENUE Q?
AVENUE Q features music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; and is directed by Jason Moore; puppet design by Rick Lyon, musical supervision by Stephen Oremus, choreography by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, lighting design by Howell Binkley, and sound design by Acme Sound Partners. 

Where can I learn more about AVENUE Q?
Please check out our website, www.avenueq.com for more information and fun online content!

Who is AVENUE Q appropriate for?
Adults love AVENUE Q, but they seem a little, er, fuzzy on whether it's appropriate for kids. We'll try to clear that up. AVENUE Q is great for teenagers because it's about real life. It may not be appropriate for young children because AVENUE Q addresses issues like sex, drinking, and surfing the web for porn. It's hard to say what exact age is right to see AVENUE Q –parents should use their discretion based on the maturity level of their children. But we promise you this – if you DO bring your teenagers to AVENUE Q, they'll think you're really cool.