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.
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, while also understudying the roles of Kate Monster and Lucy T. Slut during the show's six-year run. more...
Rick Lyon, originally from Rochester, NY, and a seasoned puppeteer trained at the Institute of Professional Puppetry Arts and the Institut Internationale de la Marionnette, not only performed but also designed and built the custom puppets for the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, which had successful runs on Broadway, in London, and on national tours. more...
John Tartaglia earned a Tony Award® nomination for his standout performance in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Avenue Q, where he originated the roles of Princeton and Rod. more...