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News Are Avenue Q's Bad Idea Bears Behind the Controversial AT&T Ads? Long-running Off-Broadway musical Avenue Q has released a video in response to the recent controversial advertisements and tweets by wireless provider AT&T, appearing to promote cell phone use in the theatre. The ads caused members of the theatre to community to speak out in defense of keeping the theatre a cell phone-free zone.

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The satirical video from Avenue Q is the latest in a string of responses from the theatre community in light of the AT&T advertisements and tweets;

Many theatre artists spoke passionately via their social media accounts, and issued a passionate statement to 半岛体育.com. "To the AT&T spokesperson: What altered reality do you live in? And why do you assume I live there, too?" read the statement. . The two-time Tony Award winner drew much support from fellow actors when she snatched a cell phone from an audience member during a performance of her show Shows For Days earlier this summer. 

The current cast of Avenue Q includes Elizabeth Ann Berg, Kerri Brackin, Grace Choi, Ben Durocher, Jason Jacoby, Nick Kohn, , , Imari Hardon, Michael Liscio, JR and . Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the comedic and heartfelt show currently plays New World Stages Off-Broadway. For more information and to purchase tickets visit .

 
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