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Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes
Ages: 13+
Opened: October 21, 2009
Closing: May 26, 2019

Avenue Q - 2009 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New World Stages Stage III
340 West 50th Street New York, NY 10019

Winner of the TONY "TRIPLE CROWN" for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Don't miss out on this chance to save big on this long-running Broadway hit!

AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named PRINCETON who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets KATE (the girl next door), ROD (the Republican), TREKKIE (the internet sexpert), LUCY THE SLUT (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help PRINCETON finally discover his purpose in life!

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.


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Mercury Theater Chicago Extends AVENUE Q Through 7/27
by Jillian Gaier - May 28, 2014


Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, has announced the extension of its home- grown version of the hilarious Broadway musical Avenue Q through July 27, 2014 due to popular demand. Avenue Q has broken all box office records for Mercury Theater Chicago. Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune described the show as 'delightfully sweet and vulnerable...could not be more fun or charming to watch!' and the Chicago Sun Times Highly Recommends the show saying its 'better than the Broadway original!' Winner of the Tony 'Triple Crown' for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book in 2004, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. The production is led by Jeff Award winners L. Walter Stearns (Director), Eugene Dizon (Musical Direction), and Kevin Bellie (Choreography) and features custom made puppets by Russ Walko.

BWW Reviews: HSPVA's AVENUE Q (SCHOOL EDITION) Showcases Promising Young Talent
by David Clarke - November 17, 2013


It's incredibly rare when I venture out to see a high school production, but Houston ISD's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) definitely piqued my interest when I saw they were producing AVENUE Q. First and foremost, I wanted to see how Jeff Whitty, Jeff Marx, and Robert Lopez's irreverent and controversial musical was adjusted for high school performers. Secondly, the kids at HSPVA are being trained to be professional theater's next generation of quality talent, so having the opportunity to see incredible kids perform is always intriguing as well. Needless to say, HSPVA's production of AVENUE Q is performed well, hysterical, and only mildly toned down from the original.

BWW Reviews: MJR Theatricals | Music Box Musicals' AVENUE Q is Hysterical Fun
by David Clarke - November 3, 2013


In 2003, a certain green girl flew on Broadway for the first time. In the same year, a handful of plucky performers with some ostentatiously crass puppets opened a smaller show Off-Broadway. They transferred to Broadway months before the witches of Oz made their big splash and later surprised everyone when they grabbed the coveted Triple Crown at the 2004 Tony Awards. Taking home the Tony for Best Book, Best Score, and Best Musical, AVENUE Q was truly defying gravity. More than 10 years later, the show is still running in New York City at Off-Broadway's New World Stages and in Houston Michael J. Ross's MJR Theatricals | Music Box Musicals' production is giddily showcasing why the musical has such pronounced staying power.

AVENUE Q's Puppet Star Rod Invited to Same-Sex Wedding in DC
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2013


Rod, the puppet star of the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q -- who made international headlines on July 24, 2011 when he married his puppet boyfriend Ricky on the first day same-sex marriage became legal in the State of New York -- has himself been invited to the same-sex wedding of Mississippi couple Scott Barnes and Gary Holcomb in Washington, DC on Sunday, September 1. Sadly, Rod has sent his regrets to the grooms since Sunday is a two-show day at AVENUE Q and he is obligated to perform in the musical, now in its 10th year in New York. (New World Stages, 340 W. 50 St.)

Photo Flash: AVENUE Q Meets ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK!
by Nicole Rosky - August 5, 2013


What happens when a current Netflix phenomenon meets a Tony-winning classic? In the photo below, Avenue Q takes advantage of the 'Orange is the New Black' craze with a hilarious spoof. Check it out below!

TV: Bobby Lopez, Jeff Whitty, Jeff Marx & AVENUE Q Cast Celebrates 10th Anniversary!
by Nicole Rosky - August 3, 2013


The Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, currently playing off-Broadway at New World Stages, celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday, July 31. Prior to curtain, Media and Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver presented a proclamation from the City of New York to the musical's cast, creators and producers declaring July 31 as AVENUE Q DAY. BroadwayWorld was there for the milestone performance and you can check out interviews with the evening's special guests below!

Photo Coverage: Bobby Lopez, Jeff Whitty & More Gather for AVENUE Q's 10th Anniversary!
by Walter McBride - August 1, 2013


The Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, currently playing off-Broadway at New World Stages, celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday, July 31. Prior to curtain, Media and Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver presented a proclamation from the City of New York to the musical's cast, creators and producers declaring July 31 as AVENUE Q DAY. Plenty of past cast members were there to celebrate, along with the musical's creators- Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, and Jeff Whitty. BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can check out photos from the star-studded arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates 10 Years Onstage!
by Walter McBride - August 1, 2013


The Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, currently playing off-Broadway at New World Stages, celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday, July 31. Prior to curtain, Media and Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver presented a proclamation from the City of New York to the musical's cast, creators and producers declaring July 31 as AVENUE Q DAY. BroadwayWorld was there for the milestone performance and you can check out photos from the special curtain call below!

MEGA STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q Celebrates 10th Anniversary!
by Nicole Rosky - July 31, 2013


Today in 2003 Avenue Q opened at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for 2534 performances. Avenue Q was conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who wrote the music and lyrics. The book was written by Jeff Whitty and the show was directed by Jason Moore. Avenue Q is an 'autobiographical and biographical' coming-of-age parable, addressing and satirizing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. It opened Off-Broadway in March 2003, co-produced by The New Group and the Vineyard Theatre, and later won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and spawned Las Vegas and West End productions, two national tours, and a variety of international productions. Currently playing at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.), today will be declared AVENUE Q DAY by the City of New York in honor of the show's 10th anniversary.

'In Performance': AVENUE Q Stars Sing 'The More You Ruv Someone'
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2013


In today's New York Times 'In Performance' video, Sala Iwamsatsu, who plays Christmas Eve in the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q, offers advice to Kate Monster (Veronica J. Kuehn) in "The More You Ruv Someone."

TV: AVENUE Q BRINGS Puppets to BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK!
by Nicole Rosky - July 27, 2013


Featured in this week's event was the cast of Avenue (Darren Bluestone, Veronica Kuehn, Jason Jacoby, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Nicholas Kohn, Sala Iwamatsu, Danielle K. Thomas) performing 'Purpose/It Sucks to Be Me,' 'Everyone's A Little Bit Racist,' and 'For Now.' Check out highlights below!

AVENUE Q Celebrates 10th Anniversary on 7/31
by Nicole Rosky - July 24, 2013


If ever a show has become part of the 'fabric' of New York and pop culture, it is the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q -- with its colorful cast of humans and puppets. The ground-breaking musical hits a new landmark this summer when it celebrates its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 with a 'Thank Q' to fans for the decade of laughter and love: starting at 10 a.m., the first 100 patrons in line can purchase $10 seats (cash only) to the special 7 p.m. 10th anniversary performance at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.), where AVENUE Q has performed for the past four years following its triumphant six-year run on Broadway.

STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q Does the 'Harlem Shake'
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2013


AVENUE Q is the Tony Award-winning musical about 20-somethings -- people and puppets alike -- fresh out of college and trying to find their way in the big city, living as neighbors on a rundown street in an outerborough of NYC. The company recently joined in the viral 'Harlem Shake' craze - view the video below!

AVENUE Q Cancels 10/30 Show Due to Hurricane; Resumes 11/1
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2012


AVENUE Q has cancelled its 10/30 performance at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) due to ongoing effects of Hurrican Sandy.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates Three Years at New World Stages!
by Walter McBride - October 23, 2012


AVENUE Q is the Tony Award-winning musical about 20-somethings -- people and puppets alike -- fresh out of college and trying to find their way in the big city, living as neighbors on a rundown street in an outerborough of NYC. The show has entered its third year at New World Stages - view photos from the celebration below!v

TV: AVENUE Q Cast Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 19, 2012


Check out the performaces from the cast of AVENUE Q below, which included 'There's a Fine, Fine Line,' 'If You Were Gay,' and 'You Can Be As Loud As the Hell You Want.'

John Tartaglia, Bruce Vilanch and More Set for HOTEL ARTHRITIS Film
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2012


Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia will star in his first feature film, the upcoming comedy/horror movie Hotel Arthritis, directed by Jason Lockhart. Fellow stage stars Camille Saviola and Bruce Vilanch also appear in the film.

Photo Flash: AVENUE Q and Tasti D-Lite Offer "Peanut Butter MonsterMallow" Saturdays in July
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2012


AVENUE Q has partnered with Tasti D-Lite to create the Official AVENUE Q Tasti D-Lite flavor. AVENUE Q actors Nicholas Kohn, Veronica Kuehn and Lucy unveiled "Peanut Butter MonsterMallow", which will be served every Saturday in July at the Times Square Tasti D-Lite location at 1588 Broadway (at 47th Street).

AVENUE Q Celebrates 1000 Performances at New World Stages Today
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2012


The Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q -- which played a 6-year run on Broadway before moving to New World Stages over two years ago -- will celebrate its 1000th performance at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) on Wednesday, March 14.

AVENUE Q Celebrates 1000 Performances at New World Stages, 3/14
by Kelsey Denette - March 8, 2012


The Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q -- which played a 6-year run on Broadway before moving to New World Stages over two years ago -- will celebrate its 1000th performance at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) on Wednesday, March 14.

AVENUE Q Extends Run to March 11
by James T Harding - February 15, 2012


MusicalFare Theatre have anounced an additional week of performances for Avenue Q. The show will now run until March 11.

Photo Flash: AVENUE Q Celebrates The Holidays
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 8, 2011


AVENUE Q is the three-time Tony Award-winning musical about a group of 20-something people and puppets fresh out of college who move to New York City with big dreams and tiny bank accounts.

Photo Flash: AVENUE Q Celebrates Thanksgiving!
by Nicole Rosky - November 16, 2011


After a triumphant, six-year run on Broadway, AVENUE Q moved to New World Stages, opening there on October 21 and continuing to play to large houses filled with enthusiastic audiences eight times a week. On the occasion of its second anniversary, AVENUE Q played its 835th performance at New World Stages. In the photo below, Rod celebrates Thanksgiving!

Avenue Q FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Avenue Q and what's the order?
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 History

Other Productions of Avenue Q

2003   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2003   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2005   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2006   West End Original London Production
West End
2007   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2009   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Transfer
Off-Broadway

Avenue Q - 2009 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Best Long-Running Show 0
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Off-Broadway Musical Avenue Q

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