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Avenue Q
Category: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Performing Arts [Edit]
New World Stages340 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
Neighborhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
- Nearest Transit:
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50 St (A, C, E)
50 St (1, 2)
49 St (N, Q, R)
- Good for Kids:
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297 reviews for Avenue Q
297 reviews in English
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Review from Evelyn S.
New York, NY
4/19/2012
Hilarious, winning, touching and...with puppets.
Perfect in every way.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE!!! -
Review from John K.
5/13/2012
Very funny puppet comedy! I was really impressed with the acting. The raunchy scenes could be a little out there, but overall I came out of the show enjoying it and thinking it was really funny! :)
Especially the lead actor, and the bad idea bears. Lol. "Gary Coleman" wasn't bad either. -
Review from Rita Y.
San Francisco, CA
5/3/2012
Hubby and I tried to like this show but it didn't appeal to us as much as those in their 20's. A story about a muppet who gets out of college, trying to find work and "Purpose" with his life, moves to Ave Q and meets the neighbors and hitches up with a monster muppet girl (you get to see muppets simulating sex, isn't that sacriligious? I'll never look at a muppet the same way again), breaks up with the girl, hooks up with a slut, gets dumped by the slut and finds his purpose - to help the ex-girlfriend monster muppet build a school for monster muppets.
Some of the music was cute but not my cup of tea.
I didn't like our seats (1/2 off tickets) where the cashier at TKTS told us were good seats, 2nd row. Don't get seats in the 2nd row, it was the end seats, way off the side of the theater and we couldn't see the right side of the theater. It's a small theater and the 2nd row is too close to the stage. 1st row is worse, you get neck strain.
Additionally, the couple we sat next to were annoying, especially the guy. He gets up, goes buy snacks during intermission and then sarcastically complains about the cost of the 2 items when she was the one who paid for it. What does he expect if you buy drinks (they will bring you alcohol during intermission of you pre pay before the show starts) or munchies from a theater?Listed in: Stomping Around NYC
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Review from Jade N.
5/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Its considered "off Broadway" now and we were able to get both tickets for around 120 which I thought was very reasonable. The show is well done , entertaining and quirky. Not exactly your "standard" Broadway play as its more a puppet show musical, but the themes are all current and on par with today's society and Id consider a must see for people in there 20's and 30's. I can see how this wouldn't appeal to a more mature audience.
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Review from Viennelyn C.
San Francisco, CA
Sarcasm, irony and satire at it's finest!
Avenue Q is a must-see for anyone who loves raunchy and slapstick comedy. And...especially if you're a college graduate who's having a hard time making it in the real world. I laughed non-stop during this entire musical. I would definitely love to come back during an upcoming NYC trip.
Quick Tip: There is a delicious Korean restaurant, Bann, located right next to the New World Stages. You can grab a bite to eat and a couple glasses of wine before the musical.Listed in: NYC - The Big Apple!
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Review from Lauren R.
5/3/2012
This show was hysterical! I really enjoyed this show and I could relate to a lot of it. My only issue was that it was hard for me to focus on the puppet instead of the actual actor. I still think it was a fantastic show and I laughed the entire time.
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Review from Lina D.
Bayonne, NJ
4/23/2012
I came when I was in a bad mood, and it did lift my spirits somewhat. I agree that it is cute and quirky. I sat in the fourth row, which was a good distance to enjoy it.
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Review from Julie Y.
2/21/2012
Such a cute and quirky show!
This is definitely for adults.
Had me laughing the whole time.
I'll definitely be seeing this again! -
Review from Jess C.
2/5/2012
Fun, light-hearted musical.
New world theater was pretty small, and it was a simple plot that satirizes issues and anxieties commonly faced when entering "adulthood."
There were a few scandalous scenes such as some R-rated puppet scenes, and crude humor.
One of my complaints is that even though we were 4 rows away from the stage it was very difficult to hear the cast. i was also surprised that each person didn't stick with playing the same puppet, whereas they actually switched off, and two of the main performers dominated the scenes.
My favorite song is probably -- "it sucks to be me"
They sell dietcoke at the bar that comes from the tap, it's $3. -
Review from Sandee L.
2/13/2012
Funny musical! I was often cracking up at the storyline and creative lyrics. A lot of it is very un-PC...love it!
At first I thought this was a ventriliquist show...I found myself paying more attention to the cast in black manipulating the puppets, but I caught on about half an hour into the musical (clearly, I'm a slow learner at times).
They have a full bar in the foyer and also have drink service during intermission.
I really enjoyed it. One of my favorite musicals! -
Review from Suzana U.
New York, NY
4/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great play so funny so ny!!! Unexpected funny and so much fun!
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Review from Brenda M.
1/13/2012
I have always wanted to see Avenue Q and was sad when they were closing on broadway. To my surprise, they re-opened off on New Stages theatre on 50th St and 8th Ave. I finally went and I enjoyed myself! It was hilarious! I enjoyed the puppets!
While this show is not for children and not PC, I dont think it was offensive. The show addresses subjects about everyday life- racism "Everyone is a little racists", racist stereotypes "the mexican busboy that doesnt speak english", being gay, the purpose be of adulthood, being unemployed, broke or homeless, "The internet is for porn", etc
The most shocking part would be when the puppets have sex. But it was hilarious! You even see puppet boobs which I dont believe I have ever seen. Overall good vocals, story and puppets! I enjoyed the show very much, thank you Avenue Q. Keep up the good work!
The theatre itself was interesting. It was like a movie theatre with different shows on different stages. I have not seen anything quite like that before. The actual stage was small and intimate. I am not sure how avenue Q was on broadway but here the set fit the stage exactly and you could see the puppets up close. The only thing was that there wasnt room for the orchestra so Im not sure where it was but they took a bow on the tv screen at the end of the show so I know they are there somewhere. Right now RENT is also here but I already saw it on broadway so Im not sure how it would be off. -
Review from Ray W.
Manhattan, NY
4/9/2012
I am a 26/m who goes to Broadway for comedies. I have never been much of a fan of musicals without a comedy bit to it.
This is BY FAR my favorite show. After the conclusion of the show, I realized that it was one of the most witty form of entertainment I have enjoyed in a while (and this includes plays, TV shows, and movies). To take a quote from somebody, this is a Sesame Street for grown ups!
This is a must-watch and one of the only show (the other being Rock of Ages) that I would watch again. -
Review from Constance C.
East Bay, CA
12/16/2011
Saw this a couple years back, just never got around to writing the review! I'm super duper slow I know!
My friend and I actually got discounted tickets via the TKTS box office next to the Abercrombie & Fitch flagship store over near Battery Park. They had a couple of options but my friend suggested Avenue Q since she'd heard it was good. I hadn't heard anything about it aside from that it consisted of Muppets.
But as a result, I had zero expectations. Had I had any expectations whatsoever they would have been surpassed either way. It was THAT good!
I loved the storyline! Most likely because at the time, I was in my last year of college and I was just about to graduate and FREAKING out about my future and where my life was going to go, so I definitely felt the pressure that Princeton did. EXACTLY to the tee! Probably because I also graduated with a liberal arts degree in Graphic Design. Not the Asian parent dream obviously! Anyone who remembers their dilemmas from their college-to-real-world transition will enjoy this!
Aside from the wonderful storyline, it was also super funny, though it is somewhat crude humor and definitely not suitable for youngins. What can I say, sex definitely sells! Yes, you heard it from me! These are not G rated puppets, more like X rated. Definitely not the puppets of Sesame Street we're talking about!
I also loved how the musical dealt with issues everyone more or less faces aside from life and graduation, but also friendships, gender and race. For a musical that lasts a couple of hours, it dove quickly and deep.
The venue is nice, they were showing other shows also but I can't remember what they were (not that it's relevant anyways since it's been forever since I saw it). But it was a smaller theater and more intimate (to see the puppet sex more clearly, of course! j/k). But even then, they had a nice bar and they sold Avenue Q swag outside of the theater. Not sure on the prices because I didn't buy anything but it was pretty nice.
I'm so glad my friend dragged me over to watch it and I'd definitely watch it again. Though at a discounted rate once again because my wallet cannot take that hit! -
Review from Judd L.
10/7/2011
The story line is certainly not Tony Award caliber. Use of hand puppets were a different twist. Sort of kiddie theme with an adult spin about life in a NY neighborhood.
No photos for this one....Listed in: New York City- That's…
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Review from Mike B.
1/11/2012
the soundtrack just came up on my Winamp (yes, I do legitimately buy music every now and then) - and I realized - man, I never reviewed this show! and I've seen it multiple times too! let's fix that!
imagine if the guys who made South Park had been disciples of Jim Henson. I think that's a fair approximation of what you're in for.
a well-written, hilarious, emotional, and politically incorrect production, Avenue Q is a must-see show. while it's definitely a comedy, it touches on a lot of serious issues: the bonds of friendship, the pining for the simpler times of youth, falling in and out of love, being in need of money, race, being afraid of commitments, and more.
the actors and the puppets interact flawlessly. yes, half the characters are real live humans, and half are puppets.
the songs are catchy and once you get the soundtrack, you'll want to go back and see it to sing along to classics like "The Internet is For Porn" and "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist".
besides, what other theater show has a song about Internet porn AND has Gary Coleman as a character? -
Review from Kevin G.
Brooklyn, NY
1/18/2012
Ave Q is one of those rare shows that makes you want to laugh out loud because of its racy & rauchy humor. This show is definitely for young adults, so parents leave the kids at home. This is one of the best musicals on Broadway/Off-broadway and definitely worth seeing. Definitely splurge on Orchestra Center seats, but they are always discounted advance tickets available. My seats were Row M (12 rows from the stage) and I paid $40. For discount tickets check out http://broadwaybox.com, http://seasonsofsaving..., http://playbill.com or http://tdf.org.
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Review from Ken C.
7/17/2011
Avenue Q is an award-winning musical about a naive, recent college-grad who looks to begin his life in Avenue Q in NYC. He doesn't know exactly how to begin his life, but we laugh as he learns life-lessons through song.
This is essentially an adult version of sesame street. It's well written and funny and the songs are infectious and catchy. The theater is great - you can see the stage clearly from any seat in the orchestra and they can deliver drinks to your chair during the intermission.
Don't pay full price for the show - you could get discounts either through TKTS or goldstar. If you like the type of humor that's in South Park and you're looking to see a musical, then this is for you. I came here to celebrate as part of a bachelors' party weekend and it fit perfectly.Listed in: Visiting New York City
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Review from Michelle S.
Manhattan, NY
3/4/2012
I was a little confused at first since the cast is half puppets and half real people but the show turned out to be funny (a little raunchy) and very enjoyable. You can get great deals on tickets too if you go through goldstar. I paid $40 and sat in the second row - which was almost too close.
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Review from Kathy B.
Staten Island, NY
8/2/2011
Pure hilarity, bopping tunes like "Internet is for Porn!,"
"Everyone's a little racist" and other fun Sesame Street-like catchy songs are great! The concept behind it is very simple and quite relate-able and even the little cartoon clips on the TVs in between every few acts are pretty funny, which makes it a great show overall to enjoy for anyone who has a light sense of humor. I walked out still singing to the tunes in my head :D -
Review from Matt M.
8/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Saucy puppetshow - check
Adult humor and a good, albeit simplistic, plot - check
Great alternative when you can't score those Book of Mormon tickets. -
Review from Laura C.
9/28/2011
It's naughty and snarky...right up my alley!
I am by no means a connoisseur of shows/musicals, but this was incredibly entertaining, hilarious, a little shocking, and entirely relatable. I like the spoof on Sesame Street. In fact, if Sesame Street had a red light district, Avenue Q would definitely be it.
We got our tickets as part of the 2-for-1 deals being offered for Broadway week, and even though we were in the balcony the seats were still fantastic.
The theater was modest (a few other shows are held within the same building, I noticed), but they really didn't need much more as the dialogue, songs, and plot were captivating on their own. I would say that everyone 23+ would appreciate this show and should definitely see it! -
Review from Monica T.
7/2/2011
Others have already mentioned why this show is great & I have to say I agree. Took my husband a few years back for his birthday while it was playing on Broadway. This was after he'd wanted to see it for years.
How can you NOT like a show where the opening song has the chorus "It sucks to be me?" Or a song called "The Internet is for Porn?" Those are a couple of the great songs in this.
An awesome production to take those who are not into typical musicals (like my spouse). However, if you bring little kids then you're either a horrible parent or want to corrupt said children. -
Review from Jae C.
Woodside, NY
11/11/2011
This is a humorous musical production, but not for kids (even though puppets are used).
However, the prices for these tickets were not much cheaper than Broadway tickets (I'd rather watch a large production Broadway show than a small production like this). -
Review from victor n.
Columbus, OH
2/28/2012
Very funny, surprisingly well done for a show with puppets.
However, took off one star though for when they went around with hats during a song asking for money. I thought was a pretty distasteful and unprofessional. -
Review from L J.
Brooklyn, NY
8/14/2011
This show is HILARIOUS!! You have to be prepared: it's un-PC, like nothing you've ever seen before, and it has PUPPETS. Yes- puppets!
The cast was great (including the puppets) and the music was really fun. Totally loved it and highly recommend it if you want to have an out of the box experience at a musical. -
Review from Jonathan F.
New York, NY
9/5/2011
Amazing show. Got the tickets in TKTS Brooklyn without waiting in line for only $50.
Me and my girl enjoyed it alot. It is a clever show, naughty and funny musical.
You have to see it. -
Review from Colleen P.
Manhattan, NY
2/17/2012
Aww such a fun show!! It's lighthearted and happy and the actors and really great! Also, you can get a deal for this show if you look (I got my tix on Groupon).
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Review from Corinna W.
New York, NY
8/18/2011
About 4 years ago, our friend's gf came to visit and he was surprising her with tickets to Avenue Q. He then said to my face in front of all of us, "You and your bf should get tickets and come with us." I replied, "No it's ok, I don't really like Muppets." Boy, was I wrong! But we'll get to that later.
Back to the story, our friend asked if we could drop them off at the theater and my bf decided that we'd just look for parking around there so we could grab a bite to eat and pick them up after. I turned to our friend's gf and said, "It would be funny if we were going too," and it got silent. I then knew that we were ALL watching the show and I felt really bad for saying I didn't like Muppets out loud. I actually wasn't looking forward to it since I had it in my head that it was a family show, cute and lovable, but since we had tickets, why not?
We sat, watched, and I had a great time! It's like Sesame Street for adults with some adult content (and words). Everyone in the audience was laughing nonstop the whole time. I recommend this to everyone, and yes, leave your kids at home. -
Review from mi l.
Flushing, NY
2/12/2012
Saw this with the bf maybe a year ago & we both had a blast. I was definitely able to relate to it at the time since they touch upon finally being in "the real world" *rolls eyes*, fresh out of college with a degree, but UNABLE to find a job. Don't want to divulge too many details here cos i don't want to spoil it for anyone, but a definite must watch. Everything was hilarious. You'll see muppets do things you've never seen them do before! hahaI would say 16+ for the age range. I saw some people bring their really young kids here & if i had a kid.. i just wouldn't do that..
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Review from Anya R.
8/28/2011
I am so glad I chose to see this Off Broadway performance over The Lion King, Jersey Boys, etc that were on Broadway.
The show was at New World Stage near Times Square and its an intimate venue. I got discounted tickets because I was getting a daily free email from http://broadwaybox.com.
Its a theater that has multiple shows playing at the same time- saw that Rent was there too.
Great that you can enjoy a drink while watching the show- Sangrias for $4 bucks!
For $60 I was able to sit third row from the front towards the center. Greatness!
So now about the show:
- Super duper funny!
- Storyline is super feel good one
- Puppets really make the show!
- Adult themes and language
- Songs were super catchy
I ordered tickets over the phone probably 2 weeks before the show.
"The Internet is For Porn" -
Review from Hang T.
8/24/2011
Love it, love it, love it! Adult humor at its best and cleverly disguised in this show that looks like it belongs on Sesame Street!
Who would have thought that I would love a raunchy, out-of-the box musical like this one?
Who would have thought a broadway show with muppets could be so entertaining?
I won't give away too much, but expect these puppets to be rated X, more than G. The story is outlandish, the songs are hilarious, and the funniest part is that they speak the truth, the truth that no one usually talks about. Sex does sell, and everyone is just a little bit racist (although no one wants to admit it).
I would recommend it to anyone, especially for couples. Men will enjoy this thoroughly and who doesn't want to hear muppets talking about porn?! I know I would. -
Review from Derek B.
1/8/2012
I've only seen a handful of Broadway shows, but this is my favorite. An irreverent sense of humor is required for this one and that's exactly my style. Thanks to my wonderful wife for knowing I would enjoy this. Would gladly go see it again, and hope to.
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Review from Hyunyoung S.
Manhattan, NY
10/10/2011
Do you want to know why the internet is for porn?
[WOW version of the music that we saw some time ago] http://www.youtube.com...
My geeky+nerdy hubby became so interested in musicals after he heard the song actually being played in the theater. We had no idea that the original music was from Avenue Q.
[Original music]http://www.youtube.com...
One more reason to watch Avenue Q. I highly recommend it.
Get you tickets from tkts too. -
Review from Kyle V.
Shawnee, KS
7/15/2011
It was hilarious.
Everyone was amazing, even if it did suck to be them. Or should I say sucka sucka sucka sucka sucka sucka. -
Review from Jonathan N.
New York, NY
3/3/2011
There's not much I can add to what has already been written, but so what!? I'm gonna write it anyway! Whahahahaha!
Avenue Q is a raunchy, racy, funny, puppet show/musical about the stresses of being young in New York City. While I may not still qualify as young (as my girlfriend likes to remind me quite frequently), I once was, so I can still relate.
The songs are catchy, the plot is very easy to follow, and the cast is all great. Any non-prude 20 or 30-something who has spent time in the city will enjoy it, and those from outside New York will still appreciate the humor and talented cast.
Two thumbs up!
Bonus info: Lucy, the puppet slut, is super hot and even has puppet nipples, which I saw during a backstage tour. -
Review from Lawrence L.
Covina, CA
5/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Adult "muppets" but not affiliated with Sesame Street or Jim Henson of course. The crowd was predominately 20's and 30's, probably because the storyline is about how tough it is in the real world once you've graduated from college and on your own...
The fact that it was a musical made it even funnier. With scores like "It sucks to be me", "If you were gay", and "the internet is for porn" you can't help but crack a smile...
The venue is one of the newer ones in the Theater district and there were no lines so taking in this show should be easier. I thought it was pretty entertaining... -
Review from Jennifer Y.
New Brunswick, NJ
9/21/2011
This is such an entertaining, feel-good, funny show. I actually went to the show not knowing anything about it--my boyfriend gave me a brief synopsis(and by brief, I mean the following statement) "it's basically sesame street for adults"--so that was all I knew about it. We decided to buy tickets on the whim at the booth in Times Square because we were so exhausted from walking around the city since 7AM.
Such a good choice! The songs are super catchy and just an upbeat musical that's not too in your face upbeat. Overall: enjoyed a good laugh while relaxing my feet for the 4 miles of walking that proceeded afterwards... -
Review from L. W.
New York, NY
1/21/2012
I had no idea about the puppets before coming in! It was a funny show!!! Very enjoyable and relatable!
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Review from Natasha L.
Washington, DC
1/28/2011
I really enjoyed this show! I thought it was funny, smart and entertaining. My awesome boyfriend (yes, I talk about him alot in my reviews, but he deserves honorable mention for real in this review!) won us a pair of orchestra seats via Goldstar Events during a Facebook contest they were having that I actually was playing and urged him to join in the fun and he ended up winning! Anyway, I was so excited to see this show because I had been wanting to go for quite some time, so this was just perfect!
The show is raunchy, not for families! They use puppets and I admit, at first I was confused because some of the same actors portray different puppets, so it threw me off a little, so you have to pay attention. After I figured that part out, I was fine. I also really thought the Gary Coleman character was a nice touch and really hilarious. Great tribute to him to keep it in the show.
The audience seemed to really love this show, it's as if everyone there had seen it at least once or twice before. They got all the jokes. I thought the singing was fun and the story was one most us college grads living in this city can totally identify with. It's a lot of fun to watch and I think most folks would be entertained if you don't mind the raunchy and tongue and cheek humor. My boyfriend was not at all impressed as I think he would have liked to have seen more set changes and some dancing and more of a Broadway feel. The way this show was done suited me just fine, I had a great time. I think you will too! Recommended.
