Exclusive Pre-Sale: Avenue Q, Tony-Winning Musical at the Ahmanson
Ahmanson Theatre, at the Music Center (135 North Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012)
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The last date listed for Avenue Q was Sunday September 23, 2007 / 6:30pm.
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Sondheim's Follies: Tony-Winning Broadway Hit at the Ahmanson
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The Kennedy Center's critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Follies, currently nominated for eight 2012 Tony Awards, comes to the Ahmanson Theatre, where it's receiving equally stellar reviews. It's the haunting story of two troubled couples who reunite at the decrepit theater where the ladies once performed, facing the ghosts of the past and the harsh reality of the present. Featuring a memorable score by Sondheim, including such enduring songs as "Broadway Baby," "Losing My Mind" and "I'm Still Here," the show is also a riveting look at the deterioration of the American dream -- a crack in the plaster of the gilded age of Broadway. Director Eric Schaeffer is joined by much of his original cast -- with 41 performers, it's one of the largest ever on this stage -- as well as a 28-piece orchestra. Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark joins the production, while reprising their roles from the New York show are 2012 Tony nominees Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein and Ron Raines. Learn More
103 Goldstar Member Reviews
Paul
FANTASTIC! The seats were wonderful... we could see everyone's faces without binoculors! The show is top notch.Written on Sep 24 2007
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Martha K.
We were so exhausted from the week when we saw this show last Friday night. We were thoroughly entertained from the opening number. I haven't belly-laughed so much at any show ever before. This show is enchanting, delightful, and just downright funny. My teenage daughter loved it too, and giggled throughout (Wouldn't take little ones though).Written on Sep 24 2007
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These tixs were a gift and they loved the show. "It was hilarious! You should definitely go!"Written on Sep 13 2007
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Marni
This show was everything I was hoping it would be and more. I absolutely LOVED it. Every single cast member was unbelievably talented. I don't know how they kept their heads straight about which voice to do when since many of them were playing multiple roles, all the while, moving puppet arms and mouths!!! Talk about multitasking! The story lines were all touching but done in a silly, entertaining way. And through all of this puppetry and so-called child's play, the lessons about relationships were extremely perceptive. Both the writers of this musical, as well as the cast, were sheer genius. And rightfully so, they were rewarded with lots of giggles throughout and a standing ovation at the end.Written on Sep 19 2007
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More Information About Avenue Q
Quotes & Highlights
- More than 1,000 Goldstar Events members saw Avenue Q in San Diego and selected it the Roar of the Crowd winner, having earned some of the highest feedback ever from San Diego members.
- Parental advisory: Get a sitter. Full puppet nudity.
- Tony Award Winner, Best Musical, Best Book & Best Score!
- "A breakthrough musical, savvy, sassy and delicious!" --New York TImes "
- A hip new feel-good musical." --Time magazine
- "Jaw-droppingly hilarious! One of the funniest shows you're likely to ever see." --Entertainment Weekly
- "An entertaining new musical for grownups" --The Washington Post
Description
Avenue Q tells the hilarious 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. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Avenue Q features music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; and is directed by Jason Moore; puppet design by Rick Lyon, musical supervision by Stephen Oremus, choreography by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, lighting design by Howell Binkley, and sound design by Acme Sound Partners.
Avenue Q is produced by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller, Vineyard Theatre and The New Group.
Avenue Q opened off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre in March 2003, where it garnered rave reviews, and was extended four times. In addition to the Tony Award for Best Musical, the show won Tonys for its creators Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx for Best Score, as well as Jeff Whitty for Best Book of a Musical. It also won the 2003 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding New Musical, as well as a nomination for the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical award.
Avenue Q has not been authorized or approved by The Jim Henson Company or Sesame Street Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content.