Have You Ever (Avenue Q)

Have You Ever is a catchy and upbeat song originally performed by Stephanie in the popular children's show LazyTown. In the Avenue Q rendition, the song takes on a special significance as Stephanie sings it to a diverse group of newfound friends, bringing together characters from various beloved children's shows and franchises that are featured in Avenue Q.

The Avenue Q version of "Have You Ever" includes an ensemble cast of characters, such as the Puzzle Place Kids, Red Guy, Green Duck Guy, Yellow Guy, Blue Guy, Red Duck Guy, Green Guy, Allegra, Rondo, Lindi, Riff, Mr. Cook, Poco, the WING Radio Birds from Bird Call Radio, the dogs from Rescue Rue, and the aquatic gang from John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean. Additionally, the song features residents from Avenue Q's Morningside Orphanage who, due to the often-depressing atmosphere in the orphanage, have never had the opportunity to experience fun and games.

The performance of "Have You Ever" serves as a heartwarming moment of connection and camaraderie. Through the universal language of music, Stephanie brings together characters from various backgrounds and shows, uniting them in a shared experience of joy and friendship. The song emphasizes the power of music and the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness, even in the face of adversity.

Stephanie's heartfelt rendition of "Have You Ever" in Avenue Q showcases the theme of inclusivity and highlights the universal nature of music's ability to bridge differences. It celebrates the joy of friendship and the shared experiences that can bring people from diverse backgrounds together.

The Avenue Q version of "Have You Ever" not only pays homage to the original song from LazyTown but also adds a new layer of meaning by bringing together a cast of beloved characters from different children's shows and franchises. It serves as a testament to the power of music to create connections and foster a sense of community, reminding us all of the importance of unity and understanding.

Lyrics
Stephanie:

Have you ever skipped rope?

Almo, Ginger, Kieran, Lizzie, Joan, Angelita, Terry, Eric, Ethan, Henry, Trevor the Grouch, Alys, Russell, Cody, Green Gene, Big Blu, Mustard, Scrunch, Finch, Excalibird, Barnaby, Tilly, Cheeto, Paula, Alex, Torrie, Stanley, Sunspot, Budfire, Fuzzle, Red Guy, Green Duck Guy, Yellow Guy, Blue Guy, Red Duck Guy, Green Guy, Francise Birdling, Speck, Kesmoe Peapod, Bingo Flamingo, Rue, Artemis, Apollo, Squish, Dorsel, Tank and Bubbles:

Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh!

Stephanie:

Have you never played ball?

Almo, Ginger, Kieran, Lizzie, Joan, Angelita, Terry, Eric, Ethan, Henry, Trevor the Grouch, Alys, Russell, Cody, Green Gene, Big Blu, Mustard, Scrunch, Finch, Excalibird, Barnaby, Tilly, Cheeto, Paula, Alex, Torrie, Stanley, Sunspot, Budfire, Fuzzle, Red Guy, Green Duck Guy, Yellow Guy, Blue Guy, Red Duck Guy, Green Guy, Francise Birdling, Speck, Kesmoe Peapod, Bingo Flamingo, Rue, Artemis, Apollo, Squish, Dorsel, Tank and Bubbles:

Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh!

Stephanie:

Never jumped around?

Almo, Ginger, Kieran, Lizzie, Joan, Angelita, Terry, Eric, Ethan, Henry, Trevor the Grouch, Alys, Russell, Cody, Green Gene, Big Blu, Mustard, Scrunch, Finch, Excalibird, Barnaby, Tilly, Cheeto, Paula, Alex, Torrie, Stanley, Sunspot, Budfire, Fuzzle, Red Guy, Green Duck Guy, Yellow Guy, Blue Guy, Red Duck Guy, Green Guy, Francise Birdling, Speck, Kesmoe Peapod, Bingo Flamingo, Rue, Artemis, Apollo, Squish, Dorsel, Tank and Bubbles:

Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh!

Stephanie:

Have you never danced at all?

Skipping rope left to right.

Julie Woo:

That's easy!

Skye Nakaiye:

Yeah!

Stephanie:

Crossing over and back.

Sunspot:

Hey, that's neat!

Stephanie:

Hit the ball on your head...

Allegra:

Oh, that looks hard!

Stephanie:

Knees, chest and feet!

You gotta listen to me.

Can't you see that...

Life is full of games?

And they make you feel so happy!

You know they make you wanna fly...

So play games all your life.

Jumping forward and back.

Almo:

Almo can do that!

Stephanie:

Now try it reversed.

Angelita:

Oh no, no, wait a sec!

Stephanie:

Dance to the beat.

Kieran:

Yeah, I can dance!

Stephanie:

Clap your hands and move about.

Luckl-Duckl:

Oh, yeah!

Stephanie:

You gotta listen to me. Can't you see that...

Life is full of games?

And they make you feel so happy!

You know they make you wanna fly...

So play games all your every single...

All:

Life is full of games!

And they make you feel so happy!

You know they make you wanna fly...

So play games every single day of your life!