PORTLAND — Portland Ovations will present “Avenue Q,” the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets, on Thursday, March 24, at Merrill Auditorium.

The three-time Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. The only apartment he can afford is way out on Avenue Q, where everyone is looking for the same things — a decent job, a stable relationship and a “purpose.”

Eventually, Princeton learns to embrace the ups and downs of city life and realizes that “the real world” isn’t so bad, after all.

The New York Times hailed “Avenue Q” as “a breakthrough musical of a very different stripe. Savvy, sassy and delicious!”

Due to adult situations, like full-puppet nudity, “AVENUE” Q may be inappropriate for children under 13.

“Avenue Q,” produced by Work Light Productions, will be staged at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, $45 to $60, call PortTix at 842-0800, visit the box office window at Merrill Auditorium or log on to www.portlandovations.org. For more information, visit www.AvenueQonTour.com.