The musical returns for its 20th anniversary, playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre from the 20th March until the 29th August.
Casting and creative team have been confirmed for the upcoming West End revival of Avenue Q, which will officially open on the 16th April.
The production will star Emily Benjamin as Kate Monster and Lucy The Slut, Noah Harrison as Princeton and Rod, Meg Hateley as Mrs T and Bad Idea Bear, Oliver Jacobson as Brian, Charlie McCullagh as Nicky, Trekkie Monster and Bad Idea Bear, Amelia Kinu Muus as Christmas Eve and Dionne Ward-Anderson as Gary Coleman.
Meanwhile, the company is completed by Jasmine Beel, Jonathan Carlton, Angelis Hunt, Lesley Lemon, Jessica Niles Kadi and Joshua Williams-Ward.
Fresh out of college and searching for his purpose, Princeton ends up in a shabby apartment on New York’s rundown Avenue Q. He quickly meets his new and colourful neighbours where together they navigate the life struggles of work, love and paying the bills in their own hilarious way.
The anniversary production is directed by the original award-winning Broadway director Jason Moore, book by Jeff Whitty, music orchestrations and arrangements by Stephen Oremus original Broadway puppets, conceived and designed by Rick Lyon and set design by Anna Louizos. Joined by new UK based creative team members will see choreography by Ebony Molina, costume design by Jean Chan, lighting design by Tim Lutkin, sound design by Paul Groothuis, video design by Nina Dunn for Pixellux, puppetry coaching by Iestyn Evans and Andy Heath forTalk to the Hand Puppets and casting by Pearson Casting CDG. Original West End company member Julie Atherton will serve as Associate Director on the production, with musical direction by Benjamin Holder.
Talking about the news, director Jason Moore said, “From the beginning, AVENUE Q has been defined by singular, standout young comedy performers – and this new company continues that tradition! This dynamic group of actors brings exceptional talent and inventive spirit to the stage, bringing perspectives to the show in ways that feel both thrillingly fresh and perfectly timed for today’s London audiences. I can’t wait for audiences to see them in action!”
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