I (heart) Avenue Q ...

I really didn't give a decent explanation as to why I thought Avenue Q was amazing.

Well, here's why…

The wiki summary doesn't do any justice to the show. Honest to god, this show brought Dame Edna to shame.

Charming and Absolutely vulgar in every possible way, you will not have a dull moment and won't be disappointed with this spectacle.

The set isn't very intricate, (the special effects are pretty wicked) but the characters really do a great job keeping you into the story so the back drop really doesn't matter. Keep in mind, the John Golden isn't a brand new high tech facility. The seats are old and the place is run down. That said, there isn't a bad seat in the house (viewing wize) and the ceiling and stage's ornate antique décor add to it's charm. It's a smaller theater and the intimate setting really worked in the show's favor. You want to be able to see the actors facial expressions and see their characters come to life. (it's an art to watch them…). We sat in the balcony (second tier) and saw EVERYTHING.

If I were to recommend one thing, skip the booze at intermission.The bartender was a little too liberal when she made our drinks.. (I'll take it easy on her.. she probably had an off night) $20 for 2 very small/boozy drinks.. I only wanted a refresher!! If you're really thirsty go for the pop and grab a drink after the show. There are tons of restaurants and cafés in the area, you'll have a good mix of choices available to you.

Alrighty, back to the show..

The cast is absolutely amazing. They really know how to make their puppets feel emotions and keep us captivated. Carey Anderson, an ABSOLUTE Stand out, charmed the pants right off of us as Kate Monster & Lucy the Slut. She alone is worth seeing this show. It is an ensemble cast, however the petite blonde is all we could think about after the show. She made quite the impression on us. You also can't forget Treckie (a cookie monster/ Oscar the grouch cross), he will leave you in stitches.

My top 3 numbers from the show:
-What do you do with a BA in English (great show opener!!)
-The internet is for porn
-My girlfriend who lives in Canada
-There is life outside your apartment (I know I said top 3, but there is a moment in this song that cracks me up all the time)

I tried getting familiar with the music before seeing the show. I really didn't get into it because I didn't know in what context the characters emotions were coming from. I'm a very visual person so I had a hard time associating with the different characters and a feel of where the story was going. I suggest you wait to listen to the soundtrack before you see the show. Now every time I listen to this soundtrack, I LOVE it.

In conclusion, I totally recommend this for adults & teens around the age of 16-17. You can bring your entire family, but be WARNED. Be prepared to explain curses, sexual references and explicit puppet fornication (sex) to your 13 year old. I'll leave it at that.

After the show, head on outside to have a photo op with Treckie (in billboard form). We couldn't help but hog the poster for about 15 minutes. You want to remember the good times right??

On a last note, DO NOT BUY TICKETS AT FULL PRICE. Not right now anyways. Look online for LEGITIMATE ticketing companies who offer discount codes for the show. They are trying to get tourists back in the city, due to the crappy economy, so take advantage of these special codes. You can also head down to Time Square the day of the show at the TICKTS booth for good discounts; anticipate for a huge line-up. I signed up to get e-mails from Playbill.com for discount codes. VERY WELL WORTH IT!!

Ratings: A++++++