AVENUE Q - "For Now" - The Actors Fund Cast Reunion 2020

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The cast members of AVENUE Q are back! Watch our singalong reunion as the cast reminds you that everything in life is only "For Now" to benefit The Actors Fund!
For more information and to donate, visit: actorsfund.org/AvenueQ
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.
AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that 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. There, he meets KATE (the girl next door), ROD (the Republican), TREKKIE (the internet entrepreneur), LUCY THE SLUT (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help PRINCETON finally discover his purpose in life!
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@antsamthompson9 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that they got all the original puppeteers to reprise their roles and that they're still on top of their game shows that they need to play the characters in an Avenue Q movie.

@sha11235 3 жыл бұрын

If they did it as a film, they'd need more characters, I'd think. You also would not have one puppeteer doing two puppets.

@Supasmartguy 3 жыл бұрын

There has to be a movie

@notactuallywill3620 3 жыл бұрын

@@sha11235 There's a pro-shot from 2003 that was never released.

@harleyludy6596 3 жыл бұрын

@@sha11235 all of the Muppeteers play multiple characters. Frank Oz, alone, played half of the Muppet cast. In the Muppet Movie, two of Henson's characters sang a duet (Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog). Considering all of the puppeteers from the original production are professionals who have done many films and television series in the world of puppetry, they know what playing multiple characters is like.. Also, I think the amount of characters is good for a film. You kinda just have to trust the source material, making only slight tweaks.

@sha11235 3 жыл бұрын

@@harleyludy6596 I know that Henson and Oz did multiple characters. What I meant was they would add characters and maybe have different puppeteers if they only had the same number of characters. Give more puppeteers more to do.

@gbaligad 3 жыл бұрын

ROD HAS A WEDDING RING I REPEAT ROD HAS A WEDDING RING

@offbrandhandymanny 3 жыл бұрын

wait when!

@gbaligad 3 жыл бұрын

Chelsea Cleope 0:52! :)

@BrianWisti 3 жыл бұрын

I missed that! Now I'm all teary again.

@anotheruselessaccountlol904 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah there's a video of Rod and Ricky getting married if you look it up on here.

@RiverRollOn 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he and Ricky got married

@elly_hermione 3 жыл бұрын

Okay but JOHN TARTAGLIA SOLO LINE IN THE END! This last line actually made me tear up. All of actors are brilliant, but the original cast forever has a special place in my heart

@MrPie 3 жыл бұрын

So this has always been my go-to song since 2004. When I left my dorm in college and graduated, I played this song. When I left my first job, I played this song. When I was diagnosed with depression for the first time, I played this song. And now, during COVID, please understand how much this means. Stay safe,

@ericksonagco7026 9 ай бұрын

I can relate. When I'm sad, I play this song while crying alone.

@isabellaphillipson4957 3 жыл бұрын

This has made my day, Am I the only one who spent the whole time looking for the original Broadway cast? 😂

@davidleavitt835 3 жыл бұрын

Me to. I'd the blessed pleasure of seeing the OBC 4 times, before they moved to New World. Ten times I saw Avenue Q. Such a happy place in my heart.

@reginaharper3346 3 жыл бұрын

Same, did anyone see the og gary

@toebee1952 9 күн бұрын

Man, this musical HAS to come back. It is needed more than ever.

@anime_luhverrr 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy John was the one who sang the final line 😭❤️ everyone did such a great job!! ❤️

@elly_hermione 3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes! I was a bit dissapointed all of the video because I couldn't even see him propertly (it took like a whole minute for me to find him!) and then this ending!

@EmaNemm93 3 жыл бұрын

I teared up so much when he sang the final line. I miss this musical. 😭🥰

@unorthodox4376 3 жыл бұрын

THEY'RE COMING BACK! THEY'RE FRICKING COMING BACK? AHHHHHHHHHH YES! RECORD IT FOR DVD RELEASE OR SOMETHING THIS TIME!

@unorthodox4376 10 ай бұрын

This ended up never happening.

@tipsyGn0stalg1c 7 ай бұрын

@@unorthodox4376 omg i wish im so sorry for your disappointment

@j-mc2144 2 ай бұрын

@@unorthodox4376:(

@rondarvin472 3 жыл бұрын

Covid is only for now, but the message of this song is timeless. Thank you to the cast for reminding us about what truly matters.

@paull.rogers4562 3 жыл бұрын

Stumbled onto this on Christmas Eve, 2020. I guess the universe knew I needed to hear this,

@2ac4_87ack 3 жыл бұрын

Christmas Eve, XD!

@vaitetomarnocu 3 жыл бұрын

you stumbled on christmas eve? geez is she ok?

@TrojanSalesmen1 2 жыл бұрын

If the OG actors ever went on tour again I'd pay so fast my wallet would get whiplash

@someguyonli 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite Broadway songs. The first time I heard it, George Bush had a line in the song and the theater erupted. It still hold up. Thank you for this video.

@RiverRollOn 2 жыл бұрын

The lyrics have been George bush, Enron, Fox News, prop 8, bp, nra, Ebola, Trump, and now covid

@ephemeraltrash6209 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverRollOn Thank you for this factoid, it's a question that has plagued me so many times but I've never looked it up.

@katiekerr5973 Жыл бұрын

@@RiverRollOn My guess is it won't ever be changed to "Joe Biden! Is only for now" even if he is single handedly dragging us into nuclear war and a totalitarian government. Can anyone honestly say we are better off with Biden than the 4 years of peace and prosperity under Trump. The only reason y'all hated him was because that's what the media told you to think.

@wilexly 3 жыл бұрын

This musical is got me into theatre and now television. I owe a lot to this show for getting me through some tough times as silly and wacky as it is. I remember sending an email to Rick Lyon when I was in grade 9 proclaiming myself as the 14 year old puppet kid from Toronto, Canada. To my surprise, he actually responded and gave me some book suggestions for building puppets. 13 years later, I am now an actor, and I do small puppet building workshops in schools in Toronto. I owe a lot to this show. Thank you for the journey you started me on. It has been nothing short of magical since. - The 27 year old puppet kid from Toronto, Canada.

@JackoB716 3 жыл бұрын

Avenue Q will go on tour when COVID ends?! That's great! I'll get a chance to see it! XD

@Supasmartguy 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you hear that?

@firemblem01 3 жыл бұрын

@@Supasmartguy Literally at the end of the video.

@larrylom9924 3 жыл бұрын

Wait really!?!?!?!?!

@FrozenUSA 3 жыл бұрын

I saw this show upon recommendation from a Broadway loving friend. I was surprised she recommended this show to me as she prefers Andrew Loyd Webber epics but she played me the soundtrack and I fell in love. I saw it a few months after that with my family and have been obsessed ever since! I listen to the soundtrack whenever I need a pick me up and this song is one of my favorites. I love the slight changes to reflect how unusual this year has been. The “only for now” message is something every needs to hear since it’s so true and means more now that ever. Amazing job from everyone!

@esqui_official 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Avenue Q, for reminding us that everything in life, especially right now, is only for now. This made my day, thank you so much. 🧡

@glorycreme4317 3 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie but after watching that, I'm in tears, well happy tears. For a number of reasons. 1. Seeing all the cast back together again. 2. My Fav show. 3. I MISS THEATRE. and tbh small theatre or show performances like this during the current global situation gives me some sort of mental peace in a time where my anxiety and depression is amplified drastically.

@billlange9408 3 жыл бұрын

A solid message from some brilliant folks. I miss seeing live shows, but only for now.

@ebrock1972 21 күн бұрын

I would love for the show to start touring again.

@RonMotta1972 3 жыл бұрын

Love you, too, Rod. And thank you all. We all needed this.

@EdwardTonai 3 жыл бұрын

That made me cry. Seeing it originally didn't make me cry, but this did.

@bringingbacksockswithsandals 3 жыл бұрын

I’m smiling and crying at the same time. This was much needed 🧡🖤

@pumbaaco1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing the same...I think with has bad that 2020 has been it hit home

@EmaNemm93 3 жыл бұрын

Dude idk why but the ending made me tear up so much! I love this musical and would love to see a movie or hopefully see it in person if they did a reunion when Covid is over. 🥺🥺🥰🥰

@awesomeninja9178 2 жыл бұрын

if they do a movie use the oringal people with a couple of added actors

@azmonbored3837 3 жыл бұрын

At my job for safety reason we aren’t allowed to listen to music. So when it’s really loud I sing a bunch of songs I know by heart this is one of them. It makes me really happy they performed this and seeing the actors smiles makes me so happy along with the puppets.

@wwadebatista 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up having some sort of ptsd. Always worried, always want to gain control, always chasing. Thinking, wanting and fearing things to last. But this song kinda made me realize. Everything in life. Is only for now. And I promise to smile more often..

@DarkEmissary617 3 жыл бұрын

I don't believe it. I haven't heard of these guys in years. I listened to their songs since High School and thought they were done. What a nostalgic trip and I hardly ever feel nostalgic.

@cesarzj 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t get to the end without sobbing 🥲 I love this!!! Watching on repeat

@fress_kaa2275 3 жыл бұрын

Same! I cried.

@cesarzj Жыл бұрын

of course, I just watched this 2 years later in 2023 and I cried so hard again. This reminds me that no matter how dark or gloomy the situation is, all the pain and sadness will eventually pass. It's bittersweet as I don't currently feel quite OK but I know I'm resilient and will eventually feel better.

@mrogers9853 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe I just discovered this video today. I miss this show. It was one of my favorites.

@bananacat3109 3 жыл бұрын

this was how I was introduced to Avenue Q. my mom showed me this. I love it, even though it’s 3 years older than me, it’s aged well.

@craigwestbrooke2755 Жыл бұрын

I play this almost daily - still breaks me up…

@MeetLeAnne 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing AVENUE Q on Broadway, with the original cast, in 2002. It's held its own, and aged well. Remember everyone: everything, except death and taxes, is ONLY FOR NOW.

@Stephiness 3 жыл бұрын

The "love you" at the end was so cute 😭🥺💕

@Sheenifier Жыл бұрын

I can't believe this fucking musical is still going strong! It's insane how timeless it is and the nostalgia I got listening to this song again revamped. Icing on the cake when John Tartaglia got the last line in the song. So good!

@awesomeninja9178 Жыл бұрын

im mad it never returned i wanted to see it live

@erickaguirre4888 2 жыл бұрын

How the hell did I only today found this??????

@Morftac 3 жыл бұрын

The editing on this is so good! Well done!

@davidleavitt835 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Welsh Of The West End's From Now On and This Is Me; two of the best covers. Trust me, you'll love t.🙂🙂🙂

@LB030377 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit I wish I had seen this when it came out! I NEEDED this! You don't get it...Avenue Q is a big part of 2000's nostalgia. A beacon of a better time ( I know 00's actually were terrible but in some ways they were better than now). This seriously made me a blubbering wreck.

@LB030377 3 жыл бұрын

The minute Kate Monster appeared and starting singing the first line of the song I was like a pure sucker punch in the feels.

@tiff0795 3 жыл бұрын

This song has gotten me through this year as I’ve listened to it on repeat. This made my entire year!

@seppyq3672 3 жыл бұрын

I play it whenever I'm just so so sick of everything. It's happened a lot this years!

@DesignerJules 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted to see Avenue Q since ‘04. I’ll take what I can.

@intorainbowzOG 3 жыл бұрын

When the shut down was so bad and scary I put down Hamilton and put on Avenue Q because I needed a laugh. Love this

@EvilPillows 2 жыл бұрын

I just found this and I’m blown away by how sweet and caring this is

@rrrsauce 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy I found this. Seeing Avenue Q on Broadway brought me joy at a dark period of my life. This show deserved every accolade it received.

@blossom114 8 ай бұрын

Late to the video but I love this so much!! Had only seen it once but the music and everything is embedded into my memor.. and whenever i get a chance to see one of the people from the show it makes me squee with delight. Have met Rob McClure and Jon Robyns (a week and a half ago as Phantom on the west end!!) but have also seen Ann Harada (OG Christmas Eve on Broadway and West End ) and Natalie Venetia Belcon (OG Gary Coleman) twice in St Louis. Love still being able to see these performances (Yeah, been a few years since but it's still going!)

@cyanidemaiden 2 жыл бұрын

Trekkies background! XD. Well that was really cool they all came together like this, including the instrumental cast. I saw Avenue Q 3 times before it ended. It wasn't enough lol.

@samkorn4047 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 11 months later this still made me bawl like a baby. Jesus this has gone on too long

@iannuchia5959 2 жыл бұрын

Your songs cheer me up. Thank you so much, AVENUE Q！　from Japan

@maddyw22_ 3 жыл бұрын

I did a socially distant, Covid safe acting camp last summer and instead of putting on a play we did a Broadway review. This was the final song and I loved it so much. (The camp directors obviously changed some of the words to be suitable for children)

@LaroTayoGaming 3 жыл бұрын

This make me tear up, to be honest.

@mintyglamour 2 жыл бұрын

didn't know this existed and started bawling when they mentioned COVId ahh

@cleocept 2 жыл бұрын

I miss Avenue Q! thanks for this video during COVID!

@lypsy5549 3 жыл бұрын

I love this so much. I was in a regional theater production of Q. And we're 1.5 years out and "everyone stay safe" already feels like an artifact from a time long passed. People don't care about staying safe, sadly. It's more, "Ok, most people don't care. I guess stay safe. If you can. Ok? Shrug emoji."

@mikewolf5367 3 жыл бұрын

This really needs to be brought back to Broadway. 🥰

@EllyKlein 2 жыл бұрын

Everything in life… can be learned from Avenue Q (the greatest musical of all-time). ❤️

@clairekim2525 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this made me so happy! Avenue Q is one of my favorite musicals and this was such a perfectly timed message

@rodU65 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this show few years back in my first visit to New York, I never enjoyed this much in a play. Love them. Love from Lantin america

@matthewweikert20 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm personally hoping to do a little zoom meeting with John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon and Jennifer Barnhart to talk them into doing their Avenue Q performances at my high school reunion at Club Villain

@unorthodox4376 3 жыл бұрын

wait you get to do that? YOU LUCKY MAN!

@matthewweikert20 3 жыл бұрын

Unorthodoxly, no, but a guy can dream

@sha11235 3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewweikert20 Good luck. Now that's a dream.

@CornOnCob7 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!!! As a SM and Ave Q lover this warms my heart so much! We will be back... It may be tough times... But they are only for now (and guess what i have proudly been wearing my Trump is only for now shirt too!)

@jamalbaptiste5477 Жыл бұрын

I missed this musical when it was in its prime, but I've seen this musical 3 times and I plan to see it whenever it comes back! I'll be around for the next reunion performance!

@wwadebatista 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going through something bad right now. I listen to this song to give me some hope.

@alextirrellRI 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this today, thank you so much and love to you all!

@Teatrofoo 4 ай бұрын

Just watched this, I’m in a production of Avenue Q super excited to bring this show to live post 2020 😭❤️

@DanySpike1 3 жыл бұрын

This made my whole month! I couldn’t help tearing up, I miss you guys so much! ❤️ Thank you for doing this. Please come back. 💜

@davidstreger6858 3 жыл бұрын

A sweet and much-needed message, loved to see the cast back together! More please!!

@phantasystar88 3 жыл бұрын

Omg seeing the original cast made me smile so big!

@DoctorTalon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this video together. I may have caught it months later, but it brings me so much joy to see this gem of a finale song resurface. I absolutely love this!

@narfx95770 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure this just made my week. Thank you 🙏, I needed this.

@uniluver 3 жыл бұрын

I’m crying. I needed this so much

@monipatricio12 3 жыл бұрын

Embarrassed to admit this made me tear up 😭 I needed this!!!

@invader9universe 2 жыл бұрын

How did I go THIS long without seeing this?! Beyond incredible!

@jimmyodz4815 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, and timeless! Tears of joy.

@musicman2410 3 жыл бұрын

I may or may not have gotten goosebumps watching this. Love this musical so much.

@Somethingidk432 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought I needed this ❤

@danielivanov356 3 жыл бұрын

Could the original cast just make a movie or a dvd of this beautiful musical? Please i beg you😭😊. Stephanie, a very big fan of your charecter in this particular piece of art♥️

@gordongraham7 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know how much I needed this. ❤️

@jadeloftus9472 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! One of my favorite shows and a message we need to remember.

@VeggieFiend 3 жыл бұрын

I've no idea why this song makes me cry at the end everytime I listen to it! So amazing to see everyone all singing together ❤️

@FilmCriticAidan 2 жыл бұрын

I just keep rewatching this I love this so much

@shericampbell-husband2528 3 жыл бұрын

This was everything I needed this morning! Thank you!!!! 💙❤️💚💜💛🖤🤍🤎❣️

@helenwo5030 3 жыл бұрын

I love this so much! Avenue Q was the first Broadway show I ever saw in 2007. This made my day!

@victoriamoreno4325 3 жыл бұрын

I have a deep love for this musical 💜

@melliedearwolf 3 жыл бұрын

This was pure gold

@chibiktsn3 3 жыл бұрын

Well... that made my day and made me emotional over puppets. This was beautiful, I'm so glad you were able to make this.

@tatita9 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This needs a Full Revival!!

@jade_ottsel 3 жыл бұрын

Not gonna even lie, this made me tear up so much, I had to stop singing along a couple times. ;-; It feels so good to see the cast members again. Hope you guys are staying safe, as well!

@tonivillafuerte275 3 жыл бұрын

made me cry... thank you!!!

@jacobbelow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much for delivering this! This is a great closing number that always gives me some hope, and this rendition is just what I think we needed to end the year on!

@daisysourcream13 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. It made me so happy. Avenue Q is my favorite musical! My first musical! It holds a special place in my heart!

@iamlembotable 3 жыл бұрын

Why did it made me tear up? Gosh. These cast and these puppets made me feel things 🥺

@fress_kaa2275 3 жыл бұрын

What we didnt know we NEEDED. I CRIED. This was amazing. #nostalgia

@pataliebre3095 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, so heart warming!

@davidleavitt835 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh!! This is beautiful!! Avenue Q holds such a special place in my heart. Thank you for this so much!! Great to see John, Jordan, Natalie, Jennifer, Stephanie and Ann. Thank God for Avenue Q!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@tikithekitty3209 3 жыл бұрын

This helped make this year feel like it's actually NOT the end of the world 😊 I hope after this is all over that you're able to tour again. I'd love to see you in Des Moines, since I missed out when I was a teen.