...between brilliant and coarse; risque and tasteless. Avenue Q the musical takes all the uncomfortable facets of adulthood, mixes it up with innocuous puppets mouthing expletives and what do you get? Sesame Street for adults!The musical is currently playing in Singapore and yesterday, I spontaneously got tickets five minutes before the matinee show, slipped into the theatre and was magically transported into a world of fun-filled realism.
It was a highly-entertaining mix of catchy tunes and adult themes like racism, pornography, homosexuality and full-frontal (puppet) nudity. It could have been a disaster but with brilliant writing, comic lines and a talented cast - it completely bowled me over. After all, it did win a Tony for Best Musical. So, go and catch it if you're heading to New York or London or if it appears at a theatre near you.
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