February 16, 2016 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *THE PLAYERS GUILD IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE AVENUE Q THE MUSICAL* CANTON, OH - The Players Guild Theatre is proud to present, AVENUE Q The Musical! 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. The laugh-out-loud musical 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. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. The show addresses humorous adult issues and will be presented exclusively to an adult audience. The structure of the show takes its cue from a beloved children's TV show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good and life lessons are learned. This W.G. Fry Theatre production is scheduled to open on Friday, February 26 and will run through Sunday March 13, 2016 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Individual tickets for the performances are $26.00 for adults, and $23.00 for seniors. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online 24 hours a day at www.playersguildtheatre.com or in person at the Players Guild Box Office, located in the Great Court of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave N. Tickets may also by purchased by phone: 330-453-7617. Please note, due to adult content this production is intended for mature audiences only. COME ONE, COME ALL; The Players Guild Theatre is partnering with Basil Asian Bistro to host a one-night AVENUE Q Guest Bar-tending event on Thursday, February 18 beginning at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Join members of the cast, including many of the puppets, the Players Guild staff as well as members of the Players Guild’s Board of Directors for a fun-filled night of all things “Q!” Enjoy cocktails poured by Guild Board Members and bid on gift baskets, while interacting with felt and fur characters! Tips and proceeds from the basket raffle benefit the Players Guild Theatre. Basil Asian Bistro is located at 585 Market Ave., N., Canton, OH 44702. The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners: Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository, and 89.7 WKSU. # # # #