Remember the days when hand-picked cheerios were our snack of choice and Sesame Street was our educational mantra? Now, fast forward 20-something years and while beer and wine have subtly superceded those beloved child snacks, there’s something to be said about what educates us in life. Sure college was a blast; we found ourselves, we traveled, we made every regrettable mistake in the book etc. But what if there were a Sesame Street for adults? A show to guide us through the misperceptions of life, love and well, porn. Look no further because AVENUE Q is here to save us.
Who knew that puppets, porn and political incorrectness could be combined into one fabulously didactic form of entertainment? Even if you’ve never enjoyed or ventured the thought of seeing a musical, this is one that shouldn’t be disregarded. The sheer talent it takes to not only act but to act, sing, and dance while handling multiple puppets and all the while singing about sex, racism and internet porn is awe-inspiring, and quite frankly kinda sexy. Bring a date or two, whatever floats your musical boat. One word of advice: don’t learn the songs ahead of time. The appeal of the entire show is the element of surprise. You never know what topic is going to slap you upside the head and the shock factor leaves you wanting much more. If only college were like Avenue Q: main topics for today’s lecture include ‘What to do with a B.A. in English’, ‘Everyone’s a little bit racist sometimes’, ‘What’s your purpose in life?’, ‘The Internet is for Porn’ and ‘It’s okay if you’re gay’.
Get your tickets soon because it’s only here for a few more days!
Avenue Q
Orpheum Theater
Feb 15-27, 2011
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