On Tuesday night, we went to see Avenue Q at the Progress Energy Performing Arts center in Raleigh. Oak even came because there was promise of inappropriate behavior by puppets. Let’s just say we were not disappointed. I’ve never laughed so much at a Broadway show (besides some sleep-deprived giggle fests that happened during our high school musical shows.. those don’t count though). I had read and heard some things about it before we went, but was still shocked that they “went there.” How on earth did they do any performance of this on national TV for the Tony Awards??

My favorite characters were the “bad idea bears.” These little bundles of delight tell you that, although you are broke, you deserve to drink beer. And, buying a whole CASE of beer is much economical than a six-pack! Hellow! Their little squeeky “Yaaaaaay!” is also quite fun to impersonate.

Oak’s favorite character was Trekkie monster, the pervert who lives upstairs and looks at porn all day. He is amazingly similar to Cookie Monster, especially his voice. What a coincidence! Or not!

It’s definitely targeted at the mid to late twenties post-college crowd. English majors might be disappointed to find many digs at their degree, including a song called, “What do you do with a BA in English?” Not that it wasn’t amusing to the rest of us. So, definitely go see it if you get a chance. Yaaaaaay!

Posted by Carrie on Friday, May 9, 2008
Categories: musicals · 3 Comments »