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| 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; |
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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 won three Tonys in total. Besides the Best Musical honor, it also garnered the two musical writing awards. Jeff Whitty won for Best Book of a Musical, and Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez walked off with the Best Score Award. |
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Creators |
Category: Musical
Running Time: 2 hrs 15 mins with one intermission
Started: July 10, 2003
Opened: July 31, 2003 |
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Directed by Jason Moore
Puppets conceived and designed by Rick Lyon
Choreographed by Ken Roberson |
Venue Golden Theatre |
Starring |
Golden Theatre
252 West 45th Street
New York, NY
Map It! |
John Tartaglia , Princeton/Rod
Stephanie D'Abruzzo , Kate Monster/Lucy T. Slut/Others
Rick Lyon, Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bear/Others
Jordan Gelber, Brian
Ann Harada , Christmas Eve
Natalie Venetia Belcon, Gary Coleman
Jennifer Barnhart, Mrs. Thistletwat/Bear/Others |
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