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Avenue Q is a creatively hilarious musical about an optimistic college graduate who comes to New York with big dreams but only a little money, thus forcing him to live on Avenue Q. Cut from the mold of Sesame Street, most of the characters in the show are puppets being controlled by actors onstage. The set represents several tenements on a rundown street in an Outer Borough of New York City, and both the puppet characters and their operators sing, while short animated video clips are strewn in as part of the story.
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About Avenue Q
Several of the Avenue Q characters are obviously based on renowned Sesame Street characters – such as roommates Rod and Nicky replacing Bert and Ernie, and Trekkie Monster taking the place of Cookie Monster – while the Avenue Q crew is in their twenties and thirties, and dealing with adult problems. This being the case, the musical is truly directed at the adults who grew up with Sesame Street, and some that even worked on the original show; four of the original Avenue Q cast members (John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Jennifer Barnhart and Rick Lyon) actually worked on Sesame Street.
Picture a grownup version of Sesame Street, with satire-filled songs such as It Sucks To Be Me, and mature jokes taking the place of the preschool-level messages normally found on Sesame Street. While the actors are completely visible the entire time, they are also making fun at the actions of their puppets, providing yet another level to the humor. Avenue Q is quick-witted and fun-filled story, particularly for audiences willing to embrace the musical’s rebellious and politically incorrect spirit.
Avenue Q is based on the book by Jeff Whitty, conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who wrote the music and lyrics, and directed by Jason Moore. Originally produced by and opened at the Off-Broadway Vineyard Theatre in March 2003, Avenue Q was then moved to Broadway in July 2003 where it won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show has also resulted in a 2005 Las Vegas production, a 2006 West End production, and various international productions, including national tour of Australia from June 2009 until June 2010.
Even with the presence of puppets similar to those of Jim Henson, Avenue Q is not to be mistaken for a children’s musical – explicit language is common, and two of the puppets do have sex onstage while another struggles with his sexuality. While more mature teenagers may enjoy the show because it addresses issues such as growing up and leaving home, parents need to exercise good judgment when deciding whether or not their kids are mature enough to attend Avenue Q.
Get your tickets now and come to Stage Three of the New World Stages in New York to enjoy Avenue Q, one of the funniest and most creative musicals in quite some time, and one which will play upon your attraction to an all-time favorite kids show.
