Avenue Q: First‑Look Images
First‑look images for the West End return of Avenue Q were released this week, generating buzz among theatre fans about casting and creative staging choices. (x.com)
The revival is booked for a strictly limited season at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 20 March to 29 August 2026. (westendtheatre.com) Lead casting includes Emily Benjamin as Kate Monster/Lucy the Sl*t, Noah Harrison as Princeton/Rod, Meg Hateley as Mrs T/Bad Idea Bear, with Oliver Jacobson as Brian and Charlie McCullagh in the Nicky/Trekkie slot; the full company list was published with additional ensemble names. (whatsonstage.com) Jason Moore returns as director, with Rick Lyon credited for puppet design, Stephen Oremus on orchestrations and arrangements, Anna Louizos on set, Ebony Molina choreographing and Tim Lutkin on lighting among the named creative team. (whatsonstage.com) Producers Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions are presenting the 20th‑anniversary West End revival and the production explicitly brings the original Broadway puppets back to the London stage. (londontheatre1.com) The Shaftesbury run is operating at reduced capacity while the venue undergoes refurbishment, a detail promoters noted alongside ticketing information for the limited engagement. (whatsonstage.com) Photographer Matt Crockett is credited on the newly released rehearsal/production images published in late March, and a separate rehearsal photo gallery appeared earlier in March as the company prepared for previews. (whatsonstage.com)
