Avenue Q Cast

Paul is excited to be back on stage as Nicky in Avenue Q. This marks his third production with Take Two Productions, most recently appearing as Georges in La Cage aux Folles, and previously as Nikos/Ensemble in Legally Blonde. Some of Paul’s favorite past roles include Oscar in Sweet Charity, Mr. Bratt in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, as well as ensemble roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Paul is incredibly grateful for this season’s opportunities and is having an absolute blast being back in the St. Louis theater community.

Todd is thrilled to be back with Take Two. He was last seen as Jacob the maid in La Cage aux Folles. He received the 2025 Arts for Life Best Featured Actor award for his role as King Basilius in Take Two’s Head Over Heels. Favorite roles include Ned Ryerson in Hawthorne’s Groundhog Day, Angel in Tesseract’s Kinky Boots, and Professor Callahan in Alfresco’s Legally Blonde. Todd is VP of Operations at DOORWAYS and raises money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation as director of the Cupid’s Undie Run each February. He thanks his husband, Mike. @tgarten

Chad has been performing for over 20 years. He has lived and performed in Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Portland, and Australia, and is especially proud to be a three-time World Champion in Color Guard. Chad returned to Washington, Missouri in 2011 and has since appeared in more than 20 plays and musicals throughout the St. Louis area. Some of his favorite roles include the Baker in Into the Woods, Thenardier in Les Misérables, and Lord Farquaad in Shrek. Chad holds a Master’s degree in Studio Art and owns several businesses in Washington, Missouri, including a hotel, spa, construction company, and family entertainment center. This is his first time appearing on the Take Two Stage, and he is incredibly excited for this new adventure. He would like to thank his family—and his husband, Scott—for always supporting his big, sometimes crazy dreams.

I am thrilled to be back on stage after taking a brief 8 year hiatus from theatre to focus on work and raising my 2 kiddos. Thank you to my husband, Sean for encouraging me to pursue my dreams!

Patrick is happy to be a part of his 16th Take Two Production with some favorite shows being The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone, It Shoulda Been You, and Into the Woods. This will be his 3rd time in Avenue Q with Take Two Productions and happy to be a Bad Idea Bear once again. He has won three Arts for Life (AFL) Awards, including Lead Actor as Man in Chair in Alpha Player's The Drowsy Chaperone and Comedic Actor for Take Two’s It Shoulda Been You, and has a total of 7 AFL nominations. Patrick served on the Take Two Board of Directors from 2004-2010, serving as the President from 2007-2009. Patrick works as the Coordinator of the Standardized Patient Program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Luke is excited to be joining the cast of Avenue Q with Take Two Productions. Luke is a software engineer who found his love for musical acting while at college. A quick glimpse into his theatre experiences in St. Louis include General Glossop in 'Jekyll and Hyde', Franz Klinemann in 'Rock of Ages', and Detective Keller in 'She Loves Me'. Luke would like to thank his friends, family, and partner for encouraging his love of theatre and also dealing with his multitude of funny voices.