Monday, November 19, 2007
Stage Preview: Pittsburgh's the next stop on 'Avenue Q'
Post Gazette: "'Avenue Q' is on the move, coming to Pittsburgh tomorrow, but that wasn't always the case. After winning the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical, the little show that could chose to stick its fuzzy puppet toes in uncharted sands: an exclusive Las Vegas run, in a theater built by Steve Wynn. The best of Broadway went straight to Vegas in August 2005, forgoing a national tour."
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I think Pittsburgh will fall in love with the show. And I can't wait to go watch it. It's very strange that the show didn't do so well in Vegas. Because it would seem to make a total sense to people who are coming to get drunk and get married to find a purpose in their lives, right?
I agree with Jeannie on the fact that I am surprised that the show didn't do well in Vegas because it is a shorter musical which could easily be cut down to the hour and thirty minute time frame that most vegas shows take and also, the comedic elements of this show is brilliant. Not necessarily fun for the whole family but all the same it is an extremely enjoyable and fun piece of theatre. I think it will do well on its run in other cities and hopefully pittsburgh will enjoy it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this show when I first saw it and I am disappointed that I will miss seeing it in Pittsburgh. However, I think it will be well-received. This article is right, it has so many different elements, from hilarious to meaningful, and despite some crude humor that may be found objectionable, this show seems to have a little something for everyone.
i never saw this show but now with our insight into how puppets work i can't to finally have the opportunity to see it. i dont know why it wouldn't work in vegas, agreeing with all of the other people that have posted. it seems like its the right sense of humor for the crowds that vegas attract, however, then again i'm not sure the people there are really flocking there for their broadway touring show fill...
I really enjoy the producer’s term ‘quadruple threat performer.’ Though Bunraku puppetry takes years to perform and master, placing that the same skill level and respect towards Muppets, gives me a new appreciation of the modern development of puppetry.
i saw this show in new york when it first came out and when my friend recommended it to me she said it was sesame street meets sex and the city. i agree that a las vegas audience should have loved it but maybe they just dont trust how adult a puppet show can be yet. i think it will do well in Pittsburgh because we will appreciate it here. people i have spoken to here, and not just drama majors, are really excited to see it.
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