[PAR] [TLE] Natalie Venetia Belcon [SEP] Natalie Venetia Belcon (born April 5, 1969) is a Trinidadian-born American actress and singer.  She is best known for originating the role of former child television star Gary Coleman in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Avenue Q".  Her other Broadway credits include the role of Joanne Jefferson in "Rent" and Erzulie in "Once on This Island". [PAR] [TLE] Avenue Q [SEP] Avenue Q is an American musical in two acts, conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who wrote the music and lyrics.  The book was written by Jeff Whitty and the show was directed by Jason Moore.  "Avenue Q" is an "autobiographical and biographical" coming-of-age parable, addressing and satirizing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood.  Its characters lament that as children, they were assured by their parents, and by children's television programs such as PBS's "Sesame Street", that they were "special" and "could do anything"; but as adults, they have discovered to their surprise and dismay that in the real world their options are limited, and they are no more "special" than anyone else.  The musical is notable for the use of puppets, animated by unconcealed puppeteers, alongside human actors.
[PAR] [TLE] Natalie Venetia Belcon [ SEP ] Natalie Venetia Belcon ( born April 5 , 1969 ) is a Trinidadian - born American actress and singer . She is best known for originating the role of former child television star Gary Coleman in the Tony Award - winning Broadway musical " Avenue Q " . Her other Broadway credits include the role of Joanne Jefferson in " Rent " and Erzulie in " Once on This Island " . [PAR] [TLE] Avenue Q [ SEP ] Avenue Q is an American musical in two acts , conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx , who wrote the music and lyrics . The book was written by Jeff Whitty and the show was directed by Jason Moore . " Avenue Q " is an " autobiographical and biographical " coming - of - age parable , addressing and satirizing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood . Its characters lament that as children , they were assured by their parents , and by children 's television programs such as PBS 's " Sesame Street " , that they were " special " and " could do anything " ; but as adults , they have discovered to their surprise and dismay that in the real world their options are limited , and they are no more " special " than anyone else . The musical is notable for the use of puppets , animated by unconcealed puppeteers , alongside human actors .
Natalie Venetia Belcon stars in which broadway musical?
Natalie Venetia Belcon stars in which broadway musical ?
Avenue Q
Avenue Q