Cast announcement for Launceston Musical Society production of Avenue Q October 2012

Princeton, a fresh-faced kid just out of college - Tom Harvey Kate Monster, a kindergarten teaching assistant - Caitlan Corbel Rod, a Republican investment banker with a secret - Cayden Richards Nicky, a bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod - Chris Bryg Brian, a laid-back guy engaged to Christmas Eve - Brendan Crates Christmas Eve, a therapist who moved here from Japan - Tash McCulloch Gary Coleman, Yes, that Gary Coleman, superintendent - Liz Corrick Bad Idea Bear #1, snuggly, cute teddy-bear type - Sally Crates Bad Idea Bear #2, snuggly, cute teddy-bear type - Susie Heggie Bad Idea Bear #3, snuggly, cute teddy-bear type - Cassandra Szabo Trekkie Monster, a reclusive creature obsessed with the Internet - Matt Taylor Trekkie arms - Declan MacDonald Nicky arms - Katie Hill Lucy, a vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge - Jade Howard Mrs. T, Kate's ancient boss - Lee Brient Extras and puppeteers - Lyndell Geeves, Cherie Partridge, Amy Mellors, Claire McCarthy Director: Jeff Hockley Avenue Q is a musical in two acts, conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who wrote the music and lyrics. The book was written by Jeff Whitty. Avenue Q is a quirky adults-only musical that aims to shock and entertain. It is suitable for audiences 16 years and over. It opened Off Broadway in March 2003, co-produced by The New Group and the Vineyard Theatre, and transferred to Broadway in July 2003 where it won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and spawned Las Vegas and West End productions, two national tours, and a variety of international productions. With 2,534 performances, Avenue Q ranks 21st on the list of longest running shows in Broadway history. The show ended its Broadway run on September 13, 2009, and 6 weeks later reopened in the New World Stages complex on West 50th Street, where it continues to play as an Off Broadway production. Show dates: Opening night Wednesday 10th October, 2012, followed by performances on Thursday 11th, Friday 12th,Saturday 13th, Sunday matinee 14th at 4pm, Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th,Friday 19th Final performance Saturday 20th October.