Avenue Q
The smash-hit musical about trying to make it in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Avenue Q won three top 2004 Tony Awards®: Best Musical, Best Original Score of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical.
John Golden Theatre
252 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Genre: Musical
Winner of the 2004 Tony Award® for Best Musical. 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.
What the Critics are Saying
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Entertainment Weekly
"One of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see!"
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New York Times
"A breakthrough musical of a very different strip. Savvy, sassy and delicious!"
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USA Today
"Warmth and wit that will disarm the most jaded grown-ups.”
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Time Magazine
"Hip new musical comedy."
Creative Team
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Jeff Whitty - Book
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Ken Roberson - Choreography
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Mirena Rada - Costume Design
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Jason Moore - Director
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Howell Binkley - Lighting Design
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Stephen Oremus - Music Arrangement and Orchestration
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Robert Lopez - Music, Lyrics and Original Concept
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Jeff Marx - Music, Lyrics and Original Concept
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Anna Louizos - Scenic Design
