AVENUE Q Makes its Detroit debut November 5 � 23, 2008 at The Fisher Theatre

DETROIT, MI -- AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award winning musical will make its Detroit debut at the Fisher Theatre, November 5 - 23, 2008. Tickets are available for purchase at the Fisher Theatre box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.BroadwayInDetroit.com and by phone at (248) 645-6666.

AVENUE Q tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. The only apartment he can afford is way out on Avenue Q, where everyone's looking for the same things he is: a decent job, a stable relationship, and a "purpose."

Eventually, Princeton learns to embrace the ups and downs of city life and realizes that "the real world" isn't so bad, after all!

The New York Times hailed AVENUE Q as "a breakthrough musical of a very different stripe. Savvy, sassy and delicious!" and Entertainment Weekly claimed it was "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see!"

AVENUE Q features music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; and is directed by Jason Moore; puppet design by Rick Lyon, musical supervision by Stephen Oremus, choreography by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, lighting design by Howell Binkley, and sound design by Acme Sound Partners.

AVENUE Q is produced by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller, Vineyard Theatre and The New Group.

Performance times for AVENUE Q, appearing November 5 - 23, 2008 at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., in Detroit, are:

- Tuesday through Saturday performances at 8:00 p.m.

- Thursday matinee November 6 at 1:00 p.m.

- Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

- Sunday evening performances at 7:30 p.m. (No evening
performance Nov. 23)

Ticket prices for the Detroit engagement of AVENUE Q range from $32 -
$77 and will be available for purchase starting September 12 at the Fisher Theatre box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets will also be available for purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.BroadwayInDetroit.com and by calling Ticketmaster at (248) 645-6666. For group sales (12 or more) please call (313) 871-1132 or visit groupsales@nederlanderdetroit.com. For additional information, call (313) 872-1000 or visit www.BroadwayInDetroit.com.

Due to adult situations (like full-puppet nudity), AVENUE Q may be inappropriate for kids under 13.

For more information on AVENUE Q visit www.avenueq.com.