| Musical: Avenue Q | Year: 2002 | Composers: Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx | Lyricists: Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx | Book: Jeff Whitty | Basis: Satirical spoof of Sesame Street |
Synopsis:
This zany, adult-themed spoof on Sesame Street revolves around the main character, Princeton, who has just graduated from college with a B.A. in English. He moves into an apartment in New York City in the only neighborhood he can afford, on Avenue Q. Oddly enough, in this neighborhood the superintendent is actor Gary Coleman. There, Princeton and his neighbors cope with the struggles of real life, learning that you cannot necessarily count on things turning out as you would like. (x)Note: Most performers in the show are required to manipulate either rod puppets and/or live-hand puppets. The cast consists of three human characters and eleven puppets who interact as if they were human. Their operators are completely visible to the audience, but “invisible” to the storyline.
Memorable Songs: “What Do You Do With a B.A in English/ It Sucks To Be You”, “If You Were Gay” “Everybody’s a Little Bit Racist”, “The Internet is for Porn”, “There’s a Fine Fine Line”
Actors in Role:
Princeton/Rod: John Tartaglia (OB), Jon Robyns (OL)
Kate Monster/ Lucy the Slut: Stephanie D’Abruzzo (OB), Julie Atherton (OL)
Nicky/Trekkie/Bad Idea Bear: Rick Lyon (OB), Simon Lipkin (OL)
