The hit Broadway musical Avenue Q will open at the newly re-named Noël Coward Theatre (formerly the Albery Theatre) on Wednesday 28th June 2006, following previews from Thursday 1st June. Tickets will go on sale on March 13th.
The musical started its life in 2002 with an off-Broadway run at the 200 seat Vineyard Theatre, where it was extended four times. It then opened at the Golden Theatre on Broadway in July 2003 to critical acclaim. The show won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Original Score of a Musical (by
Robert Lopez and
Jeff Marx) and Best Book of a Musical (by
Jeff Whitty). The production in London will be only the third in the world – the other being Las Vegas, which is the first of many major US cities where it will play extended seasons.
Avenue Q "is home to some lively and off the wall characters performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and puppets!," state press notes. Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate, has just moved to this neighbourhood as he desperately tries to follow his dreams and discover his ever-elusive purpose in life. A tiny bank balance, the distraction of a busty blonde and a variety of weird and wonderful friends and neighbours lead Princeton on a hilarious story of self-discovery."
The show has been auditioned in collaboration with The Theatre Royal Stratford East, who helped the producers find hundreds of fresh musical performers of all backgrounds to be auditioned. "The results bring together a wonderful mix of young newcomers and seasoned West End performers."
The cast includes Jon Robyns as 'Princeton' and 'Rod, 'Simon Lipkin as 'Nicky' and '
Trekkie Monster,' Julie Atherton as 'Kate Monster' and 'Lucy The Slut, 'Clare Foster as 'Mrs T.,' Naoko Mori as 'Christmas Eve,' and Sion Lloyd as 'Brian.' The cast also includes Luke Evans, Matthew J Henry, Gloria Onitiri, Giles Terera, Gabriel Vick and Yanle Zhong.
Based on an original concept by
Robert Lopez and
Jeff Marx and directed by Jason Moore,
Avenue Q features puppets conceived and designed by
Rick Lyon; musical supervision by
Stephen Oremus, and choreography by
Ken Roberson. The show'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 by
Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman,
Jeffrey Seller, Vineyard Theatre, The New Group and
Cameron Mackintosh.
Visit
www.avenueqthemusical.co.uk for more information.
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