Avenue Q: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Avenue Q is about a group of characters living on a fictional New York City street. Through the use of puppetry, the musical follows recent college graduate Princeton as he navigates the challenges of finding purpose and love while facing the harsh realities of life. Avenue Q offers a comedic exploration of relationships and the quest for meaning in an ever-changing world.


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Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Contemporary (2003)

Cast Size: 7+

Genre: ComedyParody

Setting: Present / Fictional


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx

Book: Jeff Whitty


Awards

Tony Award: Best Musical (2004)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2003)➝


Licensing

Avenue Q is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.

Europe Licensing Options

International Licensing Options


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2000s, Broken 4th Wall, Comedic, Edgy, Interactive, LGBTQ+, Original, Parody, Popular, Tony Award


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