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Jeff Marx is an American composer and lyricist best known for co-creating the musical Avenue Q, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2004. Born on September 10, 1970, in Hollywood, Florida, Marx grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at a young age. He attended the University of Michigan, where he studied music composition and theater.
After college, Marx moved to New York City to pursue a career in musical theater. He worked odd jobs to support himself while writing music and lyrics in his spare time. In 1998, he met Robert Lopez, a fellow composer and lyricist, and the two began collaborating on a musical that would eventually become Avenue Q.
Avenue Q premiered off-Broadway in 2003 and transferred to Broadway the following year. The show, which features a cast of puppets and explores adult themes such as racism, sexuality, and unemployment, was an instant hit with audiences and critics alike. Marx and Lopez won the Tony Award for Best Original Score, and the show won Best Musical.

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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[West End, 2006] [Replacement]
Music/Lyrics[Replacement]

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Jeff Marx Awards and Nominations


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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jeff Marx, Avenue Q


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lyrics

Jeff Marx, Avenue Q


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- 2000 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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Se desvela el reparto de AVENUE Q en el Gran Teatro Príncipe Pio


El 3 de mayo comenzarán las funciones de esta nueva producción dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.

El Gran Teatro Caixabank Príncipe Pío se inunda de musicales esta primavera


Esta primavera el Gran Teatro Caixabank Príncipe Pío ofrecerá una cartelera cargada de Teatro Musical con opciones para todos los gustos.

Review: AVENUE Q at Fredericia Musicalteater


What did our critic think of AVENUE Q at Fredericia Musicalteater?

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony


The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre


The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

Review: AVENUE Q at Revolution Stage Company


Ten actors and nine puppets (created by Laura Stearns) took Palm Springs by storm last night when Revolution Stage Company opened Avenue Q. The buzz is strong with this one and it’s all true.

Previews: AVENUE Q At Revolution Stage Company


Palm Springs’ newest, professional theater company, REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (RSC), presents the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical, AVENUE Q!

BREAKING: AVENUE Q regresa a Madrid en mayo de 2024


La convocatoria para las audiciones ya está abierta hasta el 15 de noviembre.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY's Naomi Grossman to Present AMERICAN WHORE STORY at AMT Theater


Emmy-nominated actress Naomi Grossman presents her new solo show, AMERICAN WHORE STORY, a love letter to American Horror Story fans. Join Grossman on a hilarious journey of self-compromise and triumph.

Review: AVENUE Q at Theatre Arlington


Avenue Q at Theatre Arlington remains as fresh, funny, and feisty as it’s ever been

Video: Celebrate 20 Years of AVENUE Q


20 years ago, Avenue Q opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for over six years and 2534 performances. Watch videos from throughout the show's Broadway journey!

Photos: Inside the Opening Night Celebration For HERE LIES LOVE


Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opened on Broadway Thursday, July 20, at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos from the show's opening night celebrations here!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on HERE LIES LOVE Opening Night


Check out photos of Dylan Mulvaney, Spike Lee, H.E.R., Stephen Colbert, and more on the Here Lies Love opening night red carpet!

The Wayward Artist Performs AVENUE Q in July


The Wayward Artist is thrilled to announce performance dates for the Tony-award winning musical Avenue Q with lyrics and music by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez and book by Jeff Whitty. With all performances at the Grand Central Art Center Theatre in downtown Santa Ana, Avenue Q will open on July 14th and run for 12 performances, closing on July 30th.

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents AVENUE Q, Now Playing Through April 2


Music Theater Works presents the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2. See photos from the production!

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For AVENUE Q


Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Brightman, and More Join Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Presentation


The Kleban Foundation will present the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 6 at 5PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at BMI's New York City headquarters (7 World Trade Center).

The Wayward Artist Announces Season Six; AVENUE Q, YELLOW FACE, and More


After its first five years of success in bringing “wayward” theatre to Orange County audiences, The Wayward Artist announces its most ambitious season yet. In Season Six, The Wayward Artist will bring nine different shows to its stage, including six main stage shows and three shows from Wayward Voices, the company’s unique program designed to amplify, enhance, and empower BIPOC voices in theatre. 

2023 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Will Be Presented To Ryan Scott Oliver and Ethan Lipton


The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2023 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Ryan Scott Oliver.

Single Tickets For Music Theatre Works' AVENUE Q And PIPPIN Go On Sale Tuesday, January 10


Music Theater Works has announced single tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at 11 a.m. for its first two productions in its 43rd season of productions, Avenue Q, March 9 – April 2, and Pippin, June 1 – June 25, at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

Jeff Marx FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jeff Marx written?

Jeff Marx has written 2 shows including Avenue Q (Source Material), If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books (Adaptation).

What awards has Jeff Marx been nominated for?

Jeff Marx has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the Broadway world. These include Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Avenue Q, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Avenue Q, and Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist for another production.

What awards has Jeff Marx won?

Jeff Marx has won the following awards: - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q - Most promising musical theatre lyricist for Avenue Q.

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