After a hugely successful run at the Gielgud, the eternally popular musical Avenue Q will move to the Wyndham's (almost back to where it started at the Noel Coward in 2005). The "Pant Wettingly Funny" show will continue performances at the Wyndham's from March 19, booking until the end of September 2010 - marking Avenue Q's fifth year in London's West End. Due to the change in theatre programming Stephen Daldry's multi award-winning production of An Inspector Calls will close a week early on Saturday 13 March to facilitate the transfer of Avenue Q to the Wyndham's."
Avenue Q remains as fresh and funny as ever - prompting producer
Cameron Mackintosh to find its third home following the announcement that ‘Hair' will be taking up residence at the Gielgud from 1 April.
Cameron Mackintosh said, "Little did I think when I fell in love with Avenue Q in New York, that it would come to London in one of my theatres. It is just fabulous that audiences are still hysterical with laughter into our fifth year, with its witty and timely songs being as pertinent as ever."
There will also be a host of fresh talent joining the cast.
Paul Spicer, (Notes from New York, Taboo, Fame) takes over from
Daniel Boys as Princeton/Rod; Jacqueline Tate (Phantom of the Opera) comes in as Christmas Eve and the award-winning
Delroy Atkinson (currently starring in Jihad! The Musical) returns to play Gary.
Avenue Q ingeniously combines a cast of humans and puppets who tackle subjects such as dating, racism, internet porn, being gay and finding your purpose in life. The show has enjoyed enormous success, both on Broadway and in London, proving to be the perfect musical for our time. The combination of accessible prices and a hilarious night out has proven to be a big hit with audiences.
Avenue Q has music and lyrics by
Robert Lopez and
Jeff Marx, book by
Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by
Robert Lopez and
Jeff Marx; and directed by
Jason Moore. The puppets are conceived and designed by
Rick Lyon; musical supervision by
Stephen Oremus, and choreography by
Ken Roberson. Avenue Q's scenic design is by
Anna Louizos, costume design by
Mirena Rada, lighting design by
Howell Binkley, and sound design by
Acme Sound Partners.
Avenue Q is produced in London by
Cameron Mackintosh,
Kevin McCollum,
Robyn Goodman,
Jeffrey Seller,
Vineyard Theatre and
The New Group.
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