Skylight Music Theatre presents…
Avenue Q
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Stage Direction and Choreography by Donna Drake
Music Direction by Jamie Johns
Synopsis Summary
Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical and written by the composer of The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q is a hilarious adult-themed spoof of Sesame Street. Part flesh (human), part felt (puppets) and packed with heart, Avenue Q tells the story of Princeton, a recent college grad who moves into a shabby NYC apartment in the only neighborhood he can afford, all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that the residents of his building are not your ordinary neighbors. Together, Princeton and his new friends struggle to find decent jobs, stable relationships and a purpose in life, but ultimately realize the real world isn’t so bad after all.
Skylight is thrilled to be opening the season with this laugh-out-loud tale of the ups and downs of life!
Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
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PARENTAL ADVISORY!
Avenue Q should be considered Rated-R. It contains adult language, themes and simulated puppet sex. (Click here for a video explanation!)
Not for the kiddies, but your teenagers will think you’re really cool if you take them!
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Press & Reviews
Laura Langemo goes behind the scenes of Avenue Q — Fox 6 Milwaukee
REVIEW: SMT hits a sweet spot with Avenue Q — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
REVIEW: Sass, heart make Avenue Q a winner — OnMilwaukee.com
REVIEW: Avenue Q provides crass, heartfelt felt comedy — Marquette Tribune
REVIEW: SMT's production works in Perfect Harmony — TotalTheater.com
REVIEW: Puppets give spectacular voice to growing up at Avenue Q — Postscript: Performing Arts
Keep your eyes on the puppet — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Avenue Q's uncensored take on life — Third Coast Digest
In Avenue Q puppets help test audience boundries — Wisconsin Gazette
MEDIA RELEASE — Skylight Music Theatre
Videos
Who’s Who
Directors & Designers
| Stage Direction & Choreography | Donna Drake |
|---|---|
| Music Direction | Jamie Johns |
| Set Design | Lisa Schlenker |
| Costume Design | Barry Link |
| Lighting Design | Jason Fassl |
| Sound Design | Gary Ellis |
Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Princeton/Rod | Ben Durocher |
| Kate Monster/Lucy | Kate McCann |
| Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bad Idea Bear | Jason Jacoby |
| Gary Coleman | Tiffany Cox |
| Christmas Eve | Maya Naff |
| Brian | Rick Pendzich |
| Mrs. Thistletwat/Right hand of Trekkie Monster/Bad Idea Bear | Alison Mary Forbes |
| Female Puppeteer (Kate Monster/Lucy u/s) | Samantha Sostarich |
| Male Puppeteer (Princeton/Rod u/s) | James Nathan |























