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AUBURN — Director Paul G. Caron has announced the cast for the upcoming Community Little Theater production of the hit musical comedy “Avenue Q.”
The puppet-filled comedy, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff Whitty, “Avenue Q” is an “autobiographical and biographical” coming-of-age parable, addressing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, “Avenue Q” is “part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart.”
The cast includes Cody Watson, Kay Warren, Ashleigh St. Pierre, Becca Tinkham, Madison Rozells, Jordan Payne Hay, Michael Litchfield, Dan Kane, Michael Pulle, Christopher Hodgkin, Myra Diehl and Maxwell Draper.
Originally conceived as a television series, the show was developed as a stage production at the 2002 National Music Theatre Conference. It opened Off-Broadway in March 2003 and then transferred to Broadway in July 2003. With more than 2,500 performances, “Avenue Q” ranks 24th on the list of longest running shows in Broadway history. With puppets, laughs, and catchy songs, “Avenue Q” has something of a Sesame Street vibe. However, the show is geared to an adult audience. There is more than a sprinkling of profanity, and its themes include racism, substance abuse and sexuality.
The show will be performed at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center in Auburn April 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and again April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Visit LACLT.com for more information.
PHOTO: “Avenue Q” cast members at a recent rehearsal include front row, from left, Cody Watson and Ricky, Kay Warren (who plays Gary Coleman), Ashleigh St. Pierre and Lucy, Becca Tinkham and Bear #1, and Madison Rozells and Bear 2. In back, Jordan Payne Hay and Kate Monster, Michael Litchfield and Rod, Dan Kane and Trekkie Monster, Michael Pullen and Princeton, and Christopher Hodgkin, who plays Brian. (Submitted photo)
