Kate Monster From Avenue Q Celebrates Gay Marriage

Steven talked to Kate Monster from puppet musical Avenue Q, who came out to the City Clerk’s office in Manhattan today to celebrate the marriage of Rod and Ricky, two gay characters from the show. According to Steven, the entire Avenue Q cast is there. Congrats to them!

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