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Don't bother Review by: , May 15, 2010 |
| This show was probably the worst that I've ever seen. It was unnecessarily vulgar and crude. I saw no point to any of it. The group that I was with left at intermission. I'm very disappointed that this was a part of Best of Braodway. |
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Either the Funniest Dirty Musical or Dirtiest Funny Musical. Ever. Review by: DoctorJoeE, May 10, 2010 |
This was my 4th or 5th Avenue Q experience -- I've lost count. But for me, it gets better every time, because just like each successive viewing of Blazing Saddles, you pick up jokes that you missed, or forgot about, or just wanted to hear yet again. And like Blazing Saddles, the story is so silly that it's great.
And now that the production has returned to Off-Broadway, from whence it came, the experience is, if anything, better. ... read more A relatively intimate performance space (in this case the excellent World Stages "multiplex") suits the whole Avenue Q concept so much better than a big Broadway theater (even a "small big" theater like the Golden, its Broadway home) and WAY better than that horrible, tacky, cavernous, ill-fated venue in Las Vegas.
If you grew up with Sesame Street, or watched with your kids as they grew up with it (or both, like me), you must see this show. I can't tell you why, really, because I don't want to spoil the numerous surprises. I will tell you that there are puppets involved, and the puppeteers are right there onstage, performing right alongside them. So keep your attention on the puppets, not the puppeteers; you miss lots of stuff if you watch the latter. There are also human (non-puppet) characters to keep track of, so it gets a bit confusing sometimes; but it's well worth the effort.
I should also mention that the puppets have X-rated mouths, and do some outrageous, X-rated things - so it is NOT a show for young kids.
I will also say if if you have adult kids, especially if one or more insisted on majoring in English, take them along.
And I'll tell you that one of the non-puppet characters is Gary Coleman. Yes, that Gary Coleman.
And I won't spoil anything else, I promise.
But remember Bert and Ernie?
Gay.
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Really Freakin' Great Show! Review by: Kayla, Apr 15, 2010 |
| Avenue Q was great! I don't get out to see a ton of plays, but I would love to see this one again, and more like it. It was hilarious, actors are so very talented, I was laughing the whole time. My boyfriend, who rarly goes to a play, was almost out of his seat in laughter! GO SEE IT! |
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would see it again Review by: , Apr 8, 2010 |
| We just saw it last night in Akron for the 2nd time! It was just as good as the first! Cant wait to go a 3rd time!Awesome show! |
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Review by: LemonMelon, Mar 27, 2010 |
| It was my first broadway show in New York. It was definitely awesome and hilarious. Just go ahead and grab a ticket. |
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Funniest show ever! great acting, script, lyrics, all around 5 stars!! Review by: megan, Mar 14, 2010 |
| best show i have ever seen! great for more mature audience!! but funniest show ever by a long shot! |
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Hillarious and Definatly a must see! Review by: , Feb 15, 2010 |
| They should rename this musical Avenue 'A' because it would definatly be rewarded an A++ in my book! This show is witty, hillarious, the set is amazing (the floor on the stage is concrete), the actors were well thought picked, the idea and songs are so good, you double check to see if your life can be any worst! Outstanding, 5 star tony winning cast, crew, soundtrack, set...heck even the audience plays some part in the play! This is a MUST SEE ... read more musical perfect for a mature audience or just a night alone. Buy tickets today! A must see! |
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Review by: bigqfan, Jan 2, 2010 |
| I just purchased my 7th ticket. In fact, during my last visit to NYC, I saw it back to back. I love this show from start to finish. It's pure fun!! Oddly,though, the other seniors that I've noticed also seem to find it hysterically funny, whereas I've seen some younger folks look embarrassed at times. So definately not a show for prudes. |
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Do not waste your time. Review by: jackngator, Dec 10, 2009 |
I'm no prude and I'll laugh at a good joke but this show was crass and really not funny. When the show was over - less than 20% of the audiance bothered to stand for the ovation. I've seen 5 shows in the last 12 months and this was by far the worst. The music was average, the lyrics were not good at all.
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Review by: Emmy, Sep 6, 2009 |
| hilarious. don't know why i waited so long to see it and am so glad I did before it ends. Actors were great - fantastic singing voices and really seemed to connect with the audience. |
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What a great time! Review by: tuttle, Aug 24, 2009 |
| This show is hilarious and so much fun! It is definately worth seeing before it ends its broadway run. You have to know what you are getting into before hand however, and I think that previous reviewers who didn't like it just didn't know what to expect. If you have a good sense of humor, can handle a few curse words now and then, and want to have some fun laughing about the unfairness of life, then go see this show! The songs are so funny, ... read more honest, and reveal what all of us are thinking but afraid to say out loud. It is not for young children, but totally okay for the over 13 crowd. My teen didn't even flinch at the content - there is worse on network TV. |
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Great to see Once and Only Once! Review by: Jeff, Aug 9, 2009 |
| My partner and I decided to see Ave Q since it was closing soon, and actual got exactly what we expected out of the experience. If you have listened to the Cast Album-- there is no need to see the show. It was entertaining and we enjoyed it- but we were so glad we got deeply discounted tickets because it was not worth full ticket price. The jokes are funny, ONCE. I can't imagine seeing it again. I am appalled that it won the Tony over Wicked! If ... read more you like adult humor and puppets having sex on stage appeals to you, go see it! If you have listened to the cast album, there is nothing new to gain by seeing it live. |
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A Show With a Very Good Point! Definitely a Wonderful Show. Review by: Irish Fireman's Wife, Jul 13, 2009 |
| This is by all means, fun, enjoyable ADULT entertainment and I left laughing and feeling like I've just had the best time at a Broadway show that I've ever had. The talent of not just the actors, but the writers, producers, directors, musicians, it all adds up to a wonderful experience. It also brings a fresh reminder that the whole point of the story is that no matter who you are, there's no reason why you can't be nice to your neighbor,... read more, co-worker, and the people you meet everyday. The message was about NOT being racist and I for one, will be sad when this show closes. I do hope you make a DVD of this show before it's final curtain call. So many people will miss out if you don't. |
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AMAZING! Review by: Tay, Jul 10, 2009 |
| One of the best broadway shows I've seen in my life. True some of the things they say are blunt, but that's what makes this show so hilarious. The sheer uniqueness of this show is beyond compare. This so will have you laughing outloud throughout the entire day. I've seen it twice and will deffinatley be seeing it again. As for the people who suggest that this show is stupid and pointless, my statement to you is, "That's why Avenue Q beat out ... read more Wicked for best musical, right?" |
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Great show. Review by: Bob, Jul 10, 2009 |
| Last fall, at the TKTS booth in Southport, we inquired about Avenue Q, and were told it is a puppet show. We declined. Last month, June 2009, I was again in NYC with my 17-year-old daughter, and we decided to go ahead and try Avenue Q. We both loved it. The show is well put together, and quite unique. The songs aren't West Side Story, My Fair Lady, or South PAcific like wonders, but catchy and fun. The puppets are great, and the dynamic of ... read more the actors and actresses simultaneously playing the roles played by the puppets is fascinating. Offensive? I'm more offended by conversations I overhear on public streets and mass transportation than anything in this show. I suspect those who find themselves offended are reacting to subject matter that doesn't fit their ideological belief systems. |
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