Avenue Q
Musical - Original
John Golden Theatre
- First Preview: July 11, 2003
- Opening Date: July 31, 2003
- Closing Date: September 13, 2009
- Previews: 22
- Performances: 2534
Lyrics: Jeff Marx, Robert Lopez
Music: Jeff Marx, Robert Lopez
Book: Jeff Whitty
Synopsis
Humans and puppets interact in this tale of twenty-somethings learning how to live and love in New York City. Think “Sesame Street” with adult themes, humor and song.
Official
Website:
avenueq.com
Facebook:
facebook.com/pages/Avenue-Q/129679801858
Twitter:
@avenueqmusical
Opening Night Cast
| Jennifer Barnhart | Other Characters Mrs. T Bear |
|
| Natalie Venetia Belcon | Gary Coleman | |
| Stephanie D'Abruzzo | Other Characters Lucy the Slut Kate Monster |
|
| Jordan Gelber | Brian |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Jeff Whitty | Book | |
| Robert Lopez | Music | |
| Jeff Marx | Music | |
| Robert Lopez | Lyrics | |
| Jeff Marx | Lyrics | |
| Jason Moore | Director |
Videos (1)
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Most Promising Male Performer | John Tartaglia | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Stephanie D'Abruzzo | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Jeff Whitty | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Lyrics | Robert Lopez
Jeff Marx |
Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Music | Robert Lopez
Jeff Marx |
Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Special Award | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Theatre World Award | John Tartaglia | Winner |
| 2004 | Theatre World Award | Stephanie D'Abruzzo | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Actor in a Musical | John Tartaglia | Nominee |
| 2004 | Actress in a Musical | Stephanie D'Abruzzo | Nominee |
| 2004 | Book of a Musical | Jeff Whitty | Winner |
| 2004 | Direction of a Musical | Jason Moore | Nominee |
| 2004 | Musical | Winner | |
| 2004 | Original Score | Robert Lopez
Jeff Marx |
Winner |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Sep. 13, 2009 | 16 | $477,496 $715,760 |
-$20,843 | $77.39 $250.00 |
6170 796 |
8 0 |
96.89% | 0.69% |
| Sep. 6, 2009 | 15 | $498,339 $676,600 |
$41,571 | $81.35 $200.00 |
6126 796 |
8 0 |
96.20% | 3.19% |
| Aug. 30, 2009 | 14 | $456,768 $676,600 |
$2,636 | $77.12 $200.00 |
5923 796 |
8 0 |
93.01% | -0.46% |
| Aug. 23, 2009 | 13 | $454,132 $676,600 |
- | $76.30 $200.00 |
5952 796 |
8 0 |
93.47% | - |
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Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,886,735 $2,745,560 |
$78.04 | 24171 25472 |
32 0 |
94.89 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$121,918,918 $163,415,108 |
$69.26 $250.00 |
1731068 2034576 |
2534 22 |
85.08 % | |||





THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Tony Winner Lea Salonga Shares Her Cherished Theatregoing Experiences
THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Tony Winner Lea Salonga Shares Her Cherished Theatregoing Experiences
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Ann Harada Will Reprise Christmas Eve With Christmas Eve for BC/EFA
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