Pandora Productions is thrilled to present Avenue Q, the outrageously funny and heartwarming musical that won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical. The production will run from April 4-27 at The Henry Clay Theatre. Tickets are available now at www.pandoraprods.org.
Avenue Q is a hilarious and touching coming-of-age story that blends puppetry with live actors to explore the struggles of adulthood. With music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, and a book by Jeff Whitty, this cult-favorite show follows Princeton, a recent college graduate who moves to a rundown New York City neighborhood searching for purpose. Along the way, he meets a quirky cast of characters—both human and puppet—including Kate Monster, Rod, Trekkie Monster, and the unforgettable Bad Idea Bears. With its witty songs and relatable themes, Avenue Q delivers a heartfelt and comedic take on life’s challenges.
“Avenue Q is the perfect blend of humor, nostalgia, and social commentary,” says Gil Reyes, Producing Artistic Director, in a press release. “The show tackles real-world issues like finding your purpose, relationships, and identity with a fun and unapologetic approach that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even cry.”
CAST: Shelby Brown, Zac Campbell-Hoogendyk, Louisa Frey, Regina Frost, David Galloway, Kate Holland Ballowe, Hannah Lechleiter, Elliot Meadows, Kristina Nguyen, Derrick Palmer, Jeff Pecans, Tony Smith, Morgan Spaulding, Sean Turley
PRODUCTION TEAM: Gil Reyes, Hannegan Roseberry, Carol Schorr, Stephan Carpenter, Kevin Duchon, Eric Allgeier, Aurion Johnson, Susan Neason Toy
Avenue Q is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Pandora Productions’ presentation of Avenue Q is sponsored in part by Best Blind and Shade.
AVENUE Q will run from April 4 through April 27, 2025. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.pandoraprods.org.
The performance schedule:
April 4, 5, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30pm
April 6, 27 at 5:30pm
April 13 at 2:30pm
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ABOUT PANDORA PRODUCTIONS
Through the transformational power of theatre, Pandora Productions inspires human connection, creates space for community, and celebrates those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Since first taking the stage in 1995, Pandora has been an artistic home and safe space for thousands of queer artists and countless LGBTQIA+ individuals to experience stories that reflect our love, our history, and our humanity. Pandora Productions is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization that benefits largely from the generosity of the community. Donations are encouraged and welcomed, in any amount. Please visit http://PandoraProds.org for more information.
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This article appears in Mar 14-27, 2025.