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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:  - Hysterically FunnyAvenue Q is hilarious. It's definitely deserving of it's praise. I saw it when it came into town. Definitely not for the kids, but neither are R rated movies. Rating:  - Clever, limited, gimmicky script. Super talented cast.I just saw the touring company. VERY talented cast! I thought that the concept of the show was a great idea, I couldn't help but feel that the writers weren't skilled enough to bring the show to its full potential. The program struck me as an exuberant performance of a sitcom-level script. Rather than reach for the second, third or fourth word, punchline or plot twist, the writers seemed to stop with the first one that entered their minds. (Sheltered suburban writers contriving something for ... Read More 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. |
