Avenue Q: Musical Information & 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

Cast

Genre

Music Genres

Musical Theatre

Acts

Two-Acts

Format

Book Musical

Basis

Setting (Time)

Present

Setting (Place)

Recognition


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 to license through Music Theatre International.

Australasia Licensing Options

Europe Licensing Options

International Licensing Options

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


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