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Avenue Q 2003

Ages: 13+
Opened: March 20, 2003
Closing: May 04, 2003

Avenue Q - 2003 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Vineyard Theatre
108 East 15th Street New York, NY 10003

On Avenue Q, puppets and people intermingle in this show about the trials and tribulations of life as a grown-up: love, sex, money, race, and how to tell your roommate he’s gay.


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by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 6, 2013


Last month, Chicago's St. James Cathedral announced its fourth summer of free concerts, the "Music in the Neighborhood" series. And for the third straight year, BroadwayWorld Chicago's Regional Editor, Paul W. Thompson, author of the weekly column, "The Showtune Mosh Pit," will be performing on the series! This year, Thompson's concert will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 5:30 pm at 65 E. Huron Street in Chicago's Magnificent Mile neighborhood. His show is called, 'This Is Not Over Yet: Broadway Songs of the Millennial Era (1995-2003)." And today, his set list is being released!

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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 - 2003 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2004 Tony Awards Best Musical Kevin McCollum
2004 Tony Awards Best Musical The New Group
2004 Tony Awards Best Musical Vineyard Theatre
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Ken Roberson
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Director Jason Moore
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Anna Louizos
2003 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design Brett Jarvis

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