FEATURED ARTICLES ABOUT AVENUE Q

STAGE TUBE: Ogunquit Playhouse Presents AVENUE Q!

The Ogunquit Playhouse production of Avenue Q features Broadway's Howie Michael Smith, who heads the cast as Princeton (and Rod) reprising his Broadway role; Kate Monster and Lucy The Slut are played by Ashely Eileen Buckman who comes to Ogunquit fresh from the Avenue Q National tour; and Rebecca Larkin plays Christmas Eve, reprising her role from the national tour as well. Get a sneak peek of the production by clicking below! (more...)

BWW Reviews: It Doesn't Suck To Be 'AVENUE Q'

You know you're in for a naughty good time when a show includes graphic puppet sex, cute but sadistic bears, and a special appearance by TV's Gary Coleman. What can somewhat be described as a very, very adult-leaning, expletive-spewing cousin of the iconic PBS children's series Sesame Street, AVENUE Q—whose 2nd National Tour is now playing a too-brief, week-long engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood through March 6—manages to be both entertaining and revolutionary. Timely, surprisingly touching, mildly offensive, harmlessly risqué, and downright hilarious, AVENUE Q is easily one the smartest, funniest musical comedies ever to grace a Broadway stage in the last few decades. (more...)

AVENUE Q Co-Creator Marx Says Script Changes Coming After Coleman Death

In light of the death this afternoon of actor Gary Coleman, Avenue Q Co-Creator Jeff Marx has spoken to Entertainment Weekly about the loss of the actor, as well as future changes they would instill in the script - in which Gary Coleman is depiced as one of the show's characters. (more...)

Merriam Theater Presents ANNIE

Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, ANNIE, is back for it's 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. (more...)

Broderick, Carradine, Hawke, and More Set for The New Group's 2010 Gala Benefit Honoring Robyn Goodman, 1/25

Keith Carradine, Ann Harada, and Anika Larsen have joined The New Group's 2010 Gala Benefit to honor Robyn Goodman. Goodman will be presented the Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. The Gala will take place January 25th at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill and will be hosted by Wallace Shawn and Jeff Whitty. (more...)

SHOW BIZ: Billboard Top Cast Albums Chart: Week Ending 1/23/2010

Billboard's Top Cast Albums chart for week ending 1/23/2010. (more...)

AVENUE Q Finds A New Home In The West End

After a hugely successful run at the Gielgud, the eternally popular musical Avenue Q will move to the Wyndham's (almost back to where it started at the Noel Coward in 2005). (more...)

DIRTY HIPPIE JAM BAND PROJECT Feat. Ann Harada Performs at Jerry Orbach Theater/Snapple Theater Center, 1/28

Bick Goss and Frank Evans, Producing Artistic Directors, continue their 2010 season of Theatrical Thursdays at the Jerry Orbach Theater in the Snapple Theater Center, 210 West 50th Street. On Thursday, Jan 28, 2010, 6:30 PM, Musical Mondays revisits The Dirty Hippie Jam Band Project, the journey of a group of modern day hippies as they follow their favorite band across the country. Music is by Daniel Israel, Lyrics by Phoebe Kreutz and Book by Adam Mathias and Phoebe Kruetz. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Sutton Foster at The Broadway Workshop

The Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's fastestgrowing acting program for young artists teamed up with Tony Award winning Broadway star Sutton Foster this week for a special one day workshop fro students ages 9-14 in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the occasion. (more...)

Playwright Jeff Witty Comes To Scad As Visiting Artist

JEFF WHITTY, best known for winning the 2004 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for "Avenue Q," will be a Visiting Artist at the Savannah College of Art and Design Jan. 30-Feb. 2. (more...)

New Audience Vote For The Olivier Awards

Theatregoers have an exciting opportunity this year to take part in the Laurence Olivier Awards by selecting both the shortlist and the winner of the newly created Laurence Olivier Audience Award. (more...)

Pace New Musicals Present World Premiere Reading of Larry Gatlin's QUANAH, 1/19-1/24

Quanah is the musical journey of Comanche chief Quanah Parker and his mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, who was kidnapped as a girl and raised by the Comanches as one of their own. It is about Christians, Comanches and Texas Rangers; killing and heartbreak and heroes; and how Quanah came to lead his people from the prairie to The White Man's Road. (more...)

Pace New Musicals Will Present World Premiere Reading of Larry Gatlin's QUANAH

Pace University's Pace New Musicals Program, now in it's fourth year, is a workshop initiative that offers students the invaluable opportunity take part in the developmental process of new material with up-and coming writers. (more...)

AVENUE Q celebrates Valentine's Day At New World Stages

Celebrate Valentine's Day in style this year -- just like AVENUE Q's Rod (photo attached) -- and bring your sweetheart to AVENUE Q at New World Stages (340 West 50 Street) in Manhattan. (more...)

Johnston & Tartaglia to Guest on 'Ugly Betty' February 3

On Wednesday, February 3, Kristen Johnston (So Help Me God!) and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q) will guest star on ABC's Ugly Betty in the episode, "Smokin' Hot." Additional guest stars include Neal Bledsoe, Designer Brian Reyes, and Adam Rodriguez. (more...)

Blanchett, Sydney Theatre Company & WAR OF THE ROSES Lead Sydney Theatre Award Nominations; Ceremony Held 1/18

Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2009, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday January 18 at 6pm at the new venue of the Showroom of Club Swans, Kings Cross. (more...)

Sutton Foster Comes to Broadway Workshop 1/18

The Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's fastestgrowing acting program for young artists has teamed up with TONY Award winning Broadway star Sutton Foster for a special one day workshop to take place MondayJanuary 18, 2010 in New York City. (more...)

Julia Murney Stars in Staged Reading of Keenan and Ross' THE TIMES, 1/17

Broadway vet Julia Murney is set to star in the staged reading of Joe Keenan and Brad Ross' THE TIMES. The reading will be produced by the York Theatre Company and will take place at the Theatre at St. Peter's. The reading will be directed by Philip William McKinley. (more...)

AVENUE Q Closes at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 1/17

AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. (more...)

Pace New Musicals Present World Premiere Reading of Larry Gatlin's QUANAH, 1/19-1/24

Quanah is the musical journey of Comanche chief Quanah Parker and his mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, who was kidnapped as a girl and raised by the Comanches as one of their own. It is about Christians, Comanches and Texas Rangers; killing and heartbreak and heroes; and how Quanah came to lead his people from the prairie to The White Man's Road. (more...)

Wicked Star Jenna Leigh Green Leads Upright Cabaret January Revue 1/16

On Fri & Sat, Jan 15 & 16, 2010 at 7:30 & 10pm - Upright Cabaret presents THE UPRIGHT CABARET REVUE featuring the very best vocalist from Broadway, T.V. and up-and-coming artist in Los Angeles! (more...)

Julia Murney Stars in Staged Reading of Keenan and Ross' THE TIMES, 1/15-1/17

Broadway vet Julia Murney is set to star in the staged reading of Joe Keenan and Brad Ross' THE TIMES. The reading will be produced by the York Theatre Company and will take place at the Theatre at St. Peter's. The reading will be directed by Philip William McKinley. (more...)

The Merriam Theater Presents THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

Jeffrey Finn Productions announces a limited engagement of THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER at the Merriam Theater Feb. 9 - 14. (more...)

RAIN Beatles Tribute Adds Another Performance at the Academy of Music, 2/7

Extended by popular demand, the award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN – A Tribute To The Beatles, announced the addition of another performance on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2:00 pm. (more...)

Sutton Foster Comes to Broadway Workshop 1/18

The Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's fastestgrowing acting program for young artists has teamed up with TONY Award winning Broadway star Sutton Foster for a special one day workshop to take place MondayJanuary 18, 2010 in New York City. (more...)