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Avenue Q

Storybook Theatre, in collaboration with the WP Puppet Society, is pleased to announce the return of our popular series of "NOVEL" productions, with the Calgary Premiere of The Hit Broadway Musical: AVENUE Q!

May 25th - June 3rd, 2012

Wed - Fri @ 7:30pm  Sat/Sun @ 2:30pm & 7:30pm

2 hours plus a 20 minute intermission
Rated Mature - Parental Guidance Advised!!! 14+
Presented in the Easterbrook Theatre <Click for Map>

Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty

Directed by George Smith
Musical Direction by Patrice Barnes
Puppetry Lead Wendy Passmore-Godfrey

It's the Hit Broadway Musical that beat Wicked in 2004 to win the TONY® “TRIPLE CROWN” for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.

What is AVENUE Q about?

AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named PRINCETON who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets KATE (the girl next door), ROD (the Liberal), TREKKIE (the internet sexpert), LUCY THE (insert 4 letter word for not a very nice girl), and other colorful types who help PRINCETON finally discover his purpose in life!

Who is AVENUE Q appropriate for?

Adults love AVENUE Q, but they seem a little, er, fuzzy on whether it's appropriate for kids. We'll try to clear that up. AVENUE Q is great for teenagers because it's about real life.

It may not be appropriate for young children because AVENUE Q addresses social issues like racism, drinking, and surfing the web for pornography. It explores relationships, race, culture, sexuality, there is a significant amount of cursing and a simulated sex scene between two hand puppets. It's all intended to be very light and funny, presented as an adult parody of Sesame Street, but if you are easily offended, uncomfortable with foul language or avoid discussing socially challenging subjects, you'll likely not want to attend Avenue Q.

It's hard to say what exact age is right to see AVENUE Q - parents should use their discretion based on the maturity level of their children. But we promise you this - if you DO bring your teenagers to AVENUE Q, they'll think you're really cool.

To learn more about the WP Puppet Society go to WP Puppet Society