Avenue Q
We went to see Avenue Q yesterday, which was opening night, because Donna found a great deal on tickets! I had no idea what to expect, except I knew that it would involve puppets. Our seats were on the lower level, several rows from the back. It didn’t seem too far away because the performers really projected their voices. It only now seems far away because one of the characters, Kate Monster, didn’t look exactly the way she does in close-up shots. From a distance, not so furry.
The show was so freakin’ hilarious though! Absolutely loved the fact that I’m just sitting there with my mouth wide open because I just cannot believe what is going on with the puppets on stage. It’s brilliantly funny AND sweet! Certainly hits a chord since I too have no idea what lies ahead in life.
It’s definitely rated R – heck, maybe more. There’s live action puppet s.e.x on stage – haha. Fantastic characters. An Asian therapist named Christmas Eve. A well-hung 23-year-old college grad with a B.A. in English with no clue. Two cuddly bears who encourage you to spend your life-savings on a case of beer. A big furry monster who never leaves his house because of p-0-r-n on the internet. Lucy the Slut. Nicky and Rod who are based on Ernie and Bert! Kate Monster. Brian. Gary Coleman. Yes, Gary Coleman. Everyone stays in character [even when they are multiples], so awesome.
Could it get any better? No wonder it’s a 2004 Tony winner. Thinking about the songs makes me giggle a little inside. Here are just a few: What Do You Do with a BA in English?, It Sucks to Be Me, If You Were Gay, Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist, The Internet is for P-0-r-n, You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You’re Makin’ Love).
The show runs till September 2nd in San Francisco. Then it’s in LA!
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