Broadway is in Milwaukee through Sunday, March 2! Charmaine and I were guests of the Marcus Center for "AVENUE Q." It is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
What's really neat about the show is the characters are muppets! After 5 minutes, you don't even realize the real actors are on-stage.
"Avenue Q" is also a bit naughty, dealing with adult themes and language, and really is not appropriate for younger children. If you decide to take your teenager, they'll think you're really cool. Here's the link to get tickets.
Did I mention it won the Tony Award? Here's the cast on the broadcast.
Heck, they even took a typical LipsYard swipe at President Bush in the closing number. My kinda show!
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