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Avenue Q [PA] by Original Broadway Cast
 

Avenue Q [PA] by Original Broadway Cast

Music and lyrics written by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Principal cast includes: Jennifer Barnhart, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Jordon Gelber, Ann Harada, Rick Lyon, John Tartaglia. Recorded at Right Track Studio, New York, New York on August 10, 2003. In the late 1990s, the television show SOUTH PARK sparked a trend of using figures associated with children's entertainment, such as puppets and animated characters, in the service of adult comedy. Depending on your viewpoint, this either generates marvelously clever social critique or cheap, tasteless jokes. Adding to the controversy is AVENUE Q, the smash Broadway hit that reads like a thinly veiled SESAME STREET parody, in which a charming puppet world is subverted by smart, bawdy humor about sexuality, pornography, and racism. In this production, for example, puppet roommates Rod and Nicky seem to have a particularly close relationship (explored in "If You Were Gay") and other characters wonder "What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?" ...

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DrFaustus
447

There Goes the Neighborhood

byDrFaustus Nov 12, 2003
88 Helpfuls 89 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 6 Comments
Pros Delightful parody of both children's entertainment and Gen X life.
Cons It will offend offend you on one level or another, if that bothers you.
Recommended it? Yes

I've got a huge soft spot for the simple joys of childhood innocence. I enjoy stuff like Dr. Seuss, the Muppets, classic children's literature, and children's music (when it's done right). There's something about connecting with my simpler years that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

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JediKermit
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Get on the Subway at Sesame Street, get off at Tony-Nominated Avenue Q!

byJediKermit Jun 4, 2004
73 Helpfuls 74 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 5 Comments
Pros Strong lyrics and music, outstanding performances, a fun and funny new musical.
Cons One too many "F-words," can't listen to it with the kids.
Recommended it? Yes

It's been a while since I've written a music review, but I've recently been forced to discover a Broadway Musical soundtrack that's one of the funniest and most provocative CDs I've listened to in a long time. Forced? Yes. Hanging out at Muppet websites, when there's anything new in the world of... Read full review »

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Avenue Q is hilarious and not so PC

byartemis8 Dec 11, 2007
39 Helpfuls 40 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros great way to relive the theatre experience
Cons might not want to play around kids
Recommended it? Yes

I went to see Avenue Q and loved it. It was really funny and I knew I'd want to find the soundtrack after the show was over. And so I did.

The black CD with a large orange Q on it is an hour long and follows the play. However the play is a little over two hours long, so, obviously, there... Read full review »

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Number of Discs 1
Artist Original Broadway Cast
Record Label RCA Victor Records (USA)
Genre Pop Vocal
Subgenre Show Vocals
Release Date October 07, 2003

Song List: Disc 1

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