Avenue Q

Avenue Q
A puppet-filled comedy follows a group of twenty-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.

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 laugh-out-loud musical 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. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children's show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good, and life lessons are learned.

Concert Selections for Avenue Q

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • EVERYONE'S A LITTLE BIT RACIST
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Lyrics by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Orchestrated by
    Stephen Oremus
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Piano Conductor Score, 3 Reed (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, 1 Guitar (Electric), 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Drums (Drum Set, Woodblock), 1 Bass (Acoustic)

  • FINE, FINE LINE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Lyrics by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Orchestrated by
    Stephen Oremus
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Reed (Flute), 1 Guitar (acoustic), 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Drum Set, 1 Bass (acoustic)

  • IF YOU WERE GAY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Lyrics by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Orchestrated by
    Stephen Oremus
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Reed (Clarinet), 1 Guitar (Banjo), 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Drums (Drum Set, Woodblock, Triangle, Siren Whistle, Cowbell), 1 Bass (Acoustic)

  • OPENING (AVENUE Q)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Lyrics by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Orchestrated by
    Stephen Oremus
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Piano Conductor Scores, 3 Reed (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), 1 Gutar (Acoustic, Electric, Banjo), 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Drums (Drum Set, Mark Tree, Woodblock {2}, Cowbell, Bongos, Finger Cymbal), 1 Bass (Acoustic, Electric), 7 Vocal Book

  • PURPOSE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    Lyrics by
    Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Reed (Alto Saxophone), 1 Guitar (Electric), 1 Keyboard, 1 Drum Set, 1 Bass (Electric)

  • THERE'S A FINE, FINE LINE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction

Resources

No matter where you are on your theatrical journey, our innovative production resources will enhance your show experience!
Avenue Q Puppets

Rehearse and perform with your complete set of character puppets.

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Manage your events and ticket sales online and create epic experiences.

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No design skills needed! Create your show poster in minutes. All artwork complies with MTI’s billing guidelines.

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Give Your Cast and Crew the Tools for a Successful Rehearsal Process

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How Does the Show Go On

The ultimate book for theater lovers of all ages.

Bring Broadway to your own backyard by licensing the authorized keyboard programming for your show.

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Logo Packs

Promote your show with the officially licensed logo.

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Logo T-shirts

Show your pride with t-shirts featuring your musical’s official logo.

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Perform your entire musical with a pre-recorded score played by a full orchestra of LIVE professional musicians right from your Apple iOS device.

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Rehearse your entire musical with a pre-recorded score played by a full orchestra of LIVE professional musicians.

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Listen to a cast or demo recording before licensing your next musical.

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RehearseScore App

Run rehearsals straight from your mobile device using a virtual accompanist that plays every note of your show’s score.

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Stage Manager Scripts

Facilitate cueing, blocking and all of your production needs with this customizable copy of the libretto. 

Pre Performance

Enable your creative team to easily track the moving pieces of your production.

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Transpositions On Demand

Change the key of any song and optimize your performer’s vocal range.

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Questions & Answers

September 05, 2023
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Can I perform an Avenue Q song in competition for Thespian Districts? (And hopefully state.)

I'm planning on performing "Purpose" this year at Districts, and hopefully either "I Wish I Could Go Back To College" or "For Now" next year. Can I perform them?

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June 05, 2023
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Are you allowed to change the location from NYC to the city the production is being done?
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February 28, 2022
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When casting, is it acceptable to cast all of the parts separately where you end up with 13 separate characters (including the newcomer but not including the boxes)?
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December 15, 2011
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Avenue Q Licensing Question
I heard a rumor that MTI required performance groups doing Avenue Q to either rent their puppets or build according to the original design specifications, but I couldn't find a comfirmation of this on the show page. So, how about it -- are original puppet designs legal? I should note that this is in reference to a college production.
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July 25, 2011
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Building Avenue Q puppets
Has anyone thought of building their own puppets? What did you use for plans.
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May 23, 2011
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Puppet Rentals
I cannot wait to bring this show to my theater, but am looking for options ( beyond socks) for puppets. What are people doing for puppets and where are you getting them?
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