BELLEVUE, Neb. — SNAP! Productions will stage “Avenue Q,” the Tony Award-winning musical comedy where puppets and people share a run-down New York neighborhood, November 6th-22nd at 2221 Thurston Circle.
A parody of “Sesame Street,” the show follows Princeton, a naive recent college graduate who moves into a rundown New York neighborhood because it is the only place he can afford. There he meets neighbors, human and puppet, who struggle alongside him with jobs, dating and finding their purpose in life.
The production is part of SNAP!’s 2026-2027 season and reflects the company’s mission of producing thought-provoking, socially relevant theater. The show takes on topics including race, relationships, purpose, and money with humor and heart.
The cast features Nick Knipe as Princeton and Rod, Hannah Post as Kate Monster, Caitlyn Pierce as Lucy and a Bad Idea Bear, Jeff Garst as Nicky, Trekkie Monster and a Bad Idea Bear, Patrick White as Brian, Patty Kuo as Christmas Eve, Malik Fortner as Gary Coleman and Angie Ankenbauer as Mrs. Thistletwat. Fortner also serves as the production’s puppet captain.
Performance schedule
- Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sundays, Nov. 8, 15 and 22 at 5 p.m.
- Industry Night: Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for seniors, students and military, plus a small service fee. Tickets may be exchanged for another date in the run, based on availability, with at least 48 hours’ notice. Tickets are available at snapproductions.com/tickets. Season ticket packages, good for six performances, are also available.
Content advisory
“Avenue Q” is intended for mature audiences. Content warnings include sexual content, puppet nudity, strong language, racial stereotypes, homophobia, pornography references, alcohol use, intoxication, sexual activity while intoxicated, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, depression, relationship breakups, accidental injury and hospitalization. Recommended for ages 18+.
About SNAP! Productions
SNAP! Productions has been part of the Omaha theater community since 1993. Originally founded to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, SNAP! produces thought-provoking, socially relevant theater that challenges both performers and audiences. After joining forces with Shelterbelt Theatre in 2001, SNAP! became its own entity again in 2023 and now makes its home in Bellevue. Learn more at snapproductions.com, or follow @snapproductionsomaha on Facebook and @snapproductions on Instagram.
