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 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.
@@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.
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
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,
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!
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.
@River 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.
When they said "your hair" I laughed, then they said "covid" I gotta teary eyed. Looking back 4 years later in 2024. This is still one of my favorite songs from this musical. ❤
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.
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!
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!
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!)
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.
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.
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.
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. 🥺🥺🥰🥰
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!
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..
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.
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.
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."
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.
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!)
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.
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
Thank you for making this video. Two years ago, when I was depressed during Covid, this cheered me up. I really want you to do performance in Japan again.Thank you Avenue Q.
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!
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!
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.
I Always Tear Up At The End with Each Time You Smile IT Will Only Last Awhile Lifeay Be Scary, But It's Only Temporary So True In Life Thank You Avenue Q That Little Mantra Will Stick With Me For Life
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♥️
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)
This song is what I needed to hear today. I'm gonna go back to work and be very busy, productive and most of all a really helpful employee. Thank you Avenue Q.
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!
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!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
God, that would've been amazing if this will rock again, so maybe it will be played again in germany too, that i will have a small chance of seeing this live :3
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.
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.
There has to be a movie
@@sha11235 There's a pro-shot from 2003 that was never released.
@@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.
@@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.
ROD HAS A WEDDING RING I REPEAT ROD HAS A WEDDING RING
wait when!
Chelsea Cleope 0:52! :)
I missed that! Now I'm all teary again.
Yeah there's a video of Rod and Ricky getting married if you look it up on here.
HE FINALLY GOT LAID
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
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,
I can relate. When I'm sad, I play this song while crying alone.
This has made my day,
Am I the only one who spent the whole time looking for the original Broadway cast? 😂
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.
Same, did anyone see the og gary
THEY'RE COMING BACK! THEY'RE FRICKING COMING BACK? AHHHHHHHHHH YES! RECORD IT FOR DVD RELEASE OR SOMETHING THIS TIME!
This ended up never happening.
@@unorthodox4376 omg i wish im so sorry for your disappointment
@@unorthodox4376:(
@@unorthodox4376 im sorry nobody told you it was just reuniting for this one song
I’m so happy John was the one who sang the final line 😭❤️ everyone did such a great job!! ❤️
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!
I teared up so much when he sang the final line. I miss this musical. 😭🥰
Man, this musical HAS to come back. It is needed more than ever.
Stumbled onto this on Christmas Eve, 2020. I guess the universe knew I needed to hear this,
Christmas Eve, XD!
you stumbled on christmas eve? geez is she ok?
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.
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.
@Gender Juice Thank you for this factoid, it's a question that has plagued me so many times but I've never looked it up.
@River 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.
When they said "your hair" I laughed, then they said "covid" I gotta teary eyed. Looking back 4 years later in 2024. This is still one of my favorite songs from this musical. ❤
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.
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. 🧡
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!
A solid message from some brilliant folks. I miss seeing live shows, but only for now.
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!
im mad it never returned i wanted to see it live
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!)
That made me cry. Seeing it originally didn't make me cry, but this did.
I’m smiling and crying at the same time. This was much needed 🧡🖤
I'm doing the same...I think with has bad that 2020 has been it hit home
Love you, too, Rod. And thank you all. We all needed this.
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.
I couldn’t get to the end without sobbing 🥲 I love this!!! Watching on repeat
Same! I cried.
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.
I play this almost daily - still breaks me up…
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.
Can't believe I just discovered this video today. I miss this show. It was one of my favorites.
I would love for the show to start touring again.
Same I saw it when it was but I'd love to see it again
The "love you" at the end was so cute 😭🥺💕
Avenue Q will go on tour when COVID ends?! That's great! I'll get a chance to see it! XD
Where did you hear that?
@@Supasmartguy Literally at the end of the video.
Wait really!?!?!?!?!
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. 🥺🥺🥰🥰
if they do a movie use the oringal people with a couple of added actors
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!
The editing on this is so good! Well done!
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.🙂🙂🙂
I just found this and I’m blown away by how sweet and caring this is
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.
This song has gotten me through this year as I’ve listened to it on repeat. This made my entire year!
I play it whenever I'm just so so sick of everything. It's happened a lot this years!
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.
Wow 11 months later this still made me bawl like a baby. Jesus this has gone on too long
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..
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.
If the OG actors ever went on tour again I'd pay so fast my wallet would get whiplash
Everything in life… can be learned from Avenue Q (the greatest musical of all-time). ❤️
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
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.
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."
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.
The minute Kate Monster appeared and starting singing the first line of the song I was like a pure sucker punch in the feels.
Wow this made me so happy! Avenue Q is one of my favorite musicals and this was such a perfectly timed message
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!)
Your songs cheer me up. Thank you so much, AVENUE Q！ from Japan
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
Just watched this, I’m in a production of Avenue Q super excited to bring this show to live post 2020 😭❤️
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 ❤️
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.
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
wait you get to do that? YOU LUCKY MAN!
Unorthodoxly, no, but a guy can dream
@@matthewweikert20 Good luck. Now that's a dream.
Thank you for making this video. Two years ago, when I was depressed during Covid, this cheered me up. I really want you to do performance in Japan again.Thank you Avenue Q.
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!
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!
A sweet and much-needed message, loved to see the cast back together! More please!!
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.
How did I go THIS long without seeing this?! Beyond incredible!
I miss Avenue Q! thanks for this video during COVID!
I’ve wanted to see Avenue Q since ‘04. I’ll take what I can.
I Always Tear Up At The End with Each Time You Smile IT Will Only Last Awhile Lifeay Be Scary, But It's Only Temporary So True In Life Thank You Avenue Q That Little Mantra Will Stick With Me For Life
2022 here, um, this is awesome and how did I miss this!?!?!
I really wish I could "confirm like" just to emphasize how much I still love my "liked" videos. I love this one especially.
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♥️
What we didnt know we NEEDED. I CRIED. This was amazing. #nostalgia
These people are my inspiration, my heroes, and my sanity. Thank you so much❤️
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)
I LOVE this track, it still gives me a pick-me-up to the very day, way after COVID.
This is so relevant right now...love this musical!
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. 💜
Thank you for this! One of my favorite shows and a message we need to remember.
I have a deep love for this musical 💜
Oh gosh! How could I not have found this video earlier? What a wonderful peace of art! Thank you so much for that
How did this happen without Rick?! Now you have to do another song! 😍♥️😬 pretty please
I'm there, I puppeteered Nicky, Trekkie, Lucy, and Princeton. I just chose not to appear on camera. Thanks for watching!
@@TheLyonPuppets Rick you are such a joyous blessing, and a sweet guy. I met you a couple times. Much love!
This song is what I needed to hear today. I'm gonna go back to work and be very busy, productive and most of all a really helpful employee. Thank you Avenue Q.
Could someone tell me the names of the actresses who sing Kate here? 2:34
This really needs to be brought back to Broadway. 🥰
Embarrassed to admit this made me tear up 😭 I needed this!!!
An amazing video and beautiful rendition of the song by all these tremendous performers
I may or may not have gotten goosebumps watching this. Love this musical so much.
Thank you! This needs a Full Revival!!
I'm so happy I searched for Avenue Q again
I love this so much! Avenue Q was the first Broadway show I ever saw in 2007. This made my day!
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!
Love the song, and love the video. That song got me through a very rough 18 months of my life
Omg seeing the original cast made me smile so big!
I just keep rewatching this I love this so much
Very cool and very special to see Ruthie Ann.
That was so, so beautiful, it lifted my spirits, the most beautiful thing I saw in this quarantine
I'm going through something bad right now.
I listen to this song to give me some hope.
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!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Avenue Q is one of my favorite Broadway musicals! I love this!🤩😍
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!
I needed this..
Thanks guys
I wasn't expecting to find this when I got a random urge to listen to this song haha. What a lovely surprise treat
Wow, 16 years, and they still got it!
Wonderful, and timeless! Tears of joy.
Great song... Great performance you all... Proud of your work!
God, that would've been amazing if this will rock again, so maybe it will be played again in germany too, that i will have a small chance of seeing this live :3