Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Avenue Q is the best show of the year! Just when you're wheezing with laughter from the hummable, hilarious tunes, you're blindsided by a beautifully sincere love song. There's no handy way to describe 'AVENUE Q,' except as one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see." Entertainment Weekly
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 |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Special Awards | 0 |
2004 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | John Tartagalia |
2004 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Stephanie D'Abruzzo |
2004 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Jeff Whitty |
2004 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Jason Moore |
2004 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Robyn Goodman |
2004 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Jeffrey Seller |
2004 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Robert Lopez |
2004 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Jeff Marx |
2004 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | John Tartaglia |
2004 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Stephanie D'Abruzzo |
2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Musical | Stephanie D'Abruzzo |
2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Jeff Whitty |
2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Jeff Marx |
2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Robert Lopez |
2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Robert Lopez |
2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | Avenue Q |
2003 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical | 0 |
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