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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0828765592321 Format: Cast Recording, Explicit Lyrics Label: RCA Victor Broadway Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway MPN: 55923 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: RCA Victor Broadway Release Date: October 07, 2003 Studio: RCA Victor Broadway Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Avenue Q will only fuel the frustration of those who think that Broadway has given up on sophisticated entertainment geared to adults. "Whatever happened to Cole Porter's witty rhymes and mature subject matter?" they'll say. Well, it's hard to deny that Avenue Q's main frame of reference is Sesame Street and that its humor can be very broad--yes, there's profanity and puppet sex. But the show also displays heart ("The More You Ruv Someone" typically begins with "Why can't people get along?") and a pretty satisfying zany streak. Musically, the score is rooted in 1970s pop, with nods to the aforementioned Sesame Street. The excellent cast, dominated by John Tartaglia and Stephanie D'Abruzzo, does it justice, milking the humorous numbers for all they're worth and finding pathos in the more straightforward ones. Not bad for a childish show. --Elisabeth Vincentelli Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Is it perfect? No. Do I absolutely love it? YES!!!First, I'll tell you all about the weaknessess. Puerile? Yep. And I don't care much for puerile. I especially hate bathroom humor. Cliched? Yes it is, in many places. Self-pitying? Yeah, my generation has kind of perfected self-pity, haven't we? So yes, I am well aware that this is not perfection. However... Oh my God, I LOVE this!!! I love this passonately. I am just the right age to have watched Sesame Street fanatically through my entire early childhood (there ... Read More Rating: - HilariousI first heard this back in 2004 and just recently began listening to it again. It was hilarious back then and it's still the funniest musical I've ever listened to. I'm not a huge fan of many musicals (Rocky Horror and Little Shop of Horrors are good in my book), but this one is just too much fun. As many may have heard, it has a fair amount of swearing, sexual references (and puppet sex in the live show apparently), and like one drug reference. But, if you aren't a total prude and want a good laugh, ... Read More Rating: - Captures the performance brilliantly!Avenue Q's soundtrack is fantastic - every time I listen, it's like I'm back in my theater seat on Broadway. The recording is clear, crisp and has the same feel as the performers doing the show today. CD includes full lyrics for every song, which is also terrific. If you're a fan of the show (and how could you not be?), the CD is a must have. Rating: - Catchy, fun.No one will ever mistake this for Camelot, South Pacific, etc. But if you're in the right frame of mind, this is one of the most enjoyable musical OCRs on the market. The lyrics are clever and honest - sometimes a little too honest ("The Internet is For Porn"). The tunes have a Sesame Street-esque hummability, and it's just a fun CD. Standouts are D'Abruzzo's "Fine, Fine Line" and the Cast's finale, "For Now". If you've ever been broke and unemployed ... Read More Rating: - Avenue Q The MusicalI choose the original sound track from the musical and am glad I did. It was very clear, easy to understand and absolutely hilarious. The description that I had heard before I bought it; "Sesame Street meets South Park" is right on track. It was a great combination of ribald humor and just plain funny stuff. I highly recommend it. |
