Ave. Q's Marx to Join 'The Book of Lies' Author Meltzer on Potential New Series for ABC

Brad Meltzer, the bestselling author of "The Book of Lies" disclosed to Liz Smith of Variety and The New York Post that he's teamed up with Jeff Marx, the Tony and Grammy winning co-creator of Avenue Q in relation to selling a new series to ABC, the show is titled "The Romeos".

The show is described by Meltzer as a "Drama set in the '60's-era about four unknown kids who go on to become the biggest band in America."

A musical about 20-somethings who move to the city with big dreams and tiny bank accounts, Avenue Q has music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, and is directed by Jason Moore. The musical is produced by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman,Jeffrey Seller, The Vineyard Theatre and The New Group. Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with puppets conceived and designed by Rick Lyon, Avenue Q has 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.

While Avenue Q -- which won three Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2004 -- continues its celebrated run on Broadway, the musical also enjoys an enormously successful U.S. national tour and international engagement in London's West End.

For information about Avenue Q, log on to www.avenueq.com. For tickets to Avenue Q on Broadway, call TeleCharge at 212-239-6200.

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