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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 more...


Anika Larsen, who graced the Broadway stage in Avenue Q, has an impressive resume that includes performances in Xanadu, All Shook Up, and Rent, as well as her own musical, Shafrika, The White Girl. more...

Jennifer Barnhart, a veteran puppeteer known for her work on Sesame Street, was the longest running member of the original Broadway cast of Avenue Q, where she portrayed Mrs. Thistletwat and served as an all-purpose assistant, also understudying the roles of Kate Monster and Lucy T. Slut for the show's entire six-year run. more...

Nicholas Kohn, who has performed in Avenue Q both on Broadway and in Las Vegas, brings a wealth of experience from his diverse theater credits and his television appearance on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." more...

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Awards and Nominations


2004 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: John Tartaglia was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Stephanie D'Abruzzo was nominated but did not win.

2003 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress - Musical: Stephanie D'Abruzzo won.

Production Team

Stephen Oremus Orchestrator
Gary Adler Musical Director
Howell Binkley Lighting Designer
Anna Louizos Scenic Designer
Rick Lyon Puppet Designer
Jason Moore Director
ACME Sound Partners Sound Designer
Mirena Rada Costume Designer
Ken Roberson Choreographer

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