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Avenue Q 2009

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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AVENUE Q Enters Final Weeks of Performances
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2019


AVENUE Q - winner of three 2004 Tony Awards including Best Musical - will close May 26 Off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 W. 50 Street). The musical which has been a part of the New York theatrical landscape for 15+ years, both on Broadway and Off Broadway is produced by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller, Vineyard Theatre and The New Group, will have played a total of 6569 performances upon closing: from its first Broadway preview on July 14, 2003 to its final performance May 26, 2019.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates World Puppetry Day
by Walter McBride - March 24, 2019


Avenue Q recently held some special events in honor of World Puppetry Day on March 21.

AVENUE Q Will Host Special Events in Honor of World Puppetry Day
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2019


Avenue Q - the Tony Award winning Best Musical set to end its 15+ year run in NYC this spring - will celebrate WORLD PUPPETRY DAY on Thursday, March 21, 2019 with a one-night-only roster of special events, including a special ticket price for any patron who brings a puppet to the show AND a Puppet Dance Party after the 8 p.m. performance at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), it has been announced by AVENUE Q producers Kevin McCollum and Robyn Goodman.

AVENUE Q Extends An Additional Four Weeks
by Stephi Wild - March 7, 2019


Avenue Q is extending its previously announced closing date 4 weeks, due to popular demand, with a new end date set for May 26 at New World Stages! In December it was revealed that the 15+ year run of the musical would end on April 28.

Veronica J. Kuehn Returns to the Cast of AVENUE Q
by Julie Musbach - February 1, 2019


AVENUE Q will welcome the return of Veronica J. Kuehn beginning February 18, as Kate Monster/Lucy. Ms. Kuehn resumes the role having last performed in the production from July 20, 2011 through February 9, 2015. Shereplaces current cast member Gizel Jimenez, who will play her final performance on February 17, 2019.

Photo Coverage: The Backstreet Boys Visit AVENUE Q
by Walter McBride - January 28, 2019


Avenue Q got a surprise visit from boyband superstars The Backstreet Boys at yesterday's performance. BroadwayWorld was there as the band hung out backstage with the cast. Check out the photos below!

AVENUE Q Original Broadway Cast And Creative Team To Celebrate 15 Years Of Avenue Q At BroadwayCon
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2019


AVENUE Q - winner of three 2004 Tony Awards including Best Musical - will celebrate its 15+ year run on the BroadwayCon MainStage this weekend, Saturday, January 12, when Original Broadway Cast and Creative Team members will reunite for a special Q&A Panel. Robert Lopez, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Howie Michael Smith, Erin Quill, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, and Ann Harada are confirmed to attend. BroadwayCon moderators, Ben Cameron and Danny Jordan will host the event scheduled to take place from 4:40-5:30pm at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, (141 West 54 St.) in Manhattan.

AVENUE Q Will Close After 15 Years in NYC This Spring
by Alan Henry - December 10, 2018


AVENUE Q – winner of three 2004 Tony Awards including Best Musical – will conclude its celebrated 15+ year run in New York on April 28, 2019, it has been announced by the show's producers. Produced by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller, Vineyard Theatre and The New Group, AVENUE Q will have played a total of 6537 performances upon closing: from its first Broadway preview on July 14, 2003 to its final performance at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) on April 28 next year.

AVENUE Q Debuts First-Ever Interactive Holiday Calendar Throughout December
by Julie Musbach - November 30, 2018


Just in time for the holiday season, AVENUE Q announces the first-ever INTERACTIVE AVENUE Q HOLIDAY CALENDAR! From December 1st through the 25th, the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q - now in its 16th year in NYC - will release special holiday-themed content and the opportunity to win fun Q prizes online

Matt Dengler, Lacretta, and More to Join Cast of AVENUE Q
by Julie Musbach - October 31, 2018


AVENUE Q welcomes new cast members, Matt Dengler, Lacretta, Jamie Glickman and Rob Morrison, along with the previously announced addition of Gizel Jimemez as the legendary show continues to perform Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in NYC. AVENUE Q is now in its 16th year on stage in NYC.

Photo Flash: Pentatonix Pays a Visit to AVENUE Q
by Julie Musbach - October 17, 2018


A capella superstars Pentatonix paid a visit to Alphabet City to check out AVENUE Q. View the photos below!

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Cake Before The Show
by Walter McBride - August 1, 2018


The official 15th anniversary performance of Avenue Q was last night, and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! Check out the photos of the cast, original cast members, and special guests, arriving below! In addition, the cast celebrated with a cake before the show, and photos of that can be found below as well!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of AVENUE Q Arrives to 15th Anniversary Performance in Style
by Walter McBride - August 1, 2018


The official 15th anniversary performance of Avenue Q was last night, and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! The cast arrived in style in a decked out Avenue Q taxi cab. Check out the photos below!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of AVENUE Q Takes Their Bows at the 15th Anniversary Performance
by Walter McBride - August 1, 2018


Avenue Q recently celebrated its 15th Anniversary, with big events such as a concert at Feinstein's/54 Below. In addition, in the weeks leading up to the show's big night, original cast members made appearances in the show. The official 15th anniversary performance was last night, and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! Check out the photos below!

VIDEO: Everything Is Only For Now... Besides AVENUE Q! Watch Casts Unite Onstage at Feinstein's/54 Below!
by Nicole Rosky - July 31, 2018


Click here for photos from the big night and watch the casts of past and present unite onstage to sing 'For Now' below!

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates its 15th Anniversary With Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - July 31, 2018


You might not be able to go back to college, but you can always go back to Avenue Q! Avenue Q celebrated its 15th anniversary with a reunion concert last night.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart and John Tartaglia Join the Cast of AVENUE Q
by Walter McBride - July 30, 2018


On Saturday, July 28, at 2:30 PM and 8:00 PM, original Avenue Q stars Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Jennifer Barnhart, Rick Lyon, and John Tartaglia appeared. BroadwayWorld attended the matinee that day, and you can check out exclusive photo coverage below!

Stephanie D'Abruzzo, John Tartaglia and More to Appear in Talkback as Part of AVENUE Q's Anniversary Celebration
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2018


AVENUE Q original cast members Jennifer Barnhart, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon & John Tartaglia will join current cast members for a special 15th anniversary celebration talk-back following the Today, July 28 matinee performance.

BWW Exclusive: Ben Durocher Recalls How AVENUE Q Helped Him Find His Purpose Back in 2004
by Nicole Rosky - July 26, 2018


AVENUE Q became an overnight sensation on Broadway in July 2003 following a sold-out engagement and was extended four times after being presented Off-Broadway by Vineyard Theatre and The New Group. Since it roared into the spotlight - with its singular cast of people and puppets including Princeton, Kate Monster, Rod, Nicky, Trekkie, Christmas Eve, Gary Coleman and Lucy T. Slut - opening on Broadway on July 31, 2003, AVENUE Q has given over 6,000 performances, running seven years on Broadway before transferring to New World Stages in 2009, where it continues to play to large and happy houses.

Stephanie D'Abruzzo, John Tartaglia and More to Appear in Talkback as Part of AVENUE Q's Anniversary Celebration
by Julie Musbach - July 24, 2018


AVENUE Q original cast members Jennifer Barnhart, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon & John Tartaglia will join current cast members for a special 15th anniversary celebration talk-back following the Saturday, July 28 matinee performance.

VIDEO: The Cast of AVENUE Q Celebrates Their 15th Anniversary with a Special TODAY SHOW Performance
by Macon Prickett - July 18, 2018


In celebration of the Broadway musical's 15th anniversary, the cast of "Avenue Q" hits the plaza to sing a special a capella song they prepared just for TODAY.

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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