Avenue Q - Ahmanson Theatre - L.A.

Avenue Q

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Ahmanson Theatre

135 N. Grand Ave., L.A.
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Kelli Sawyer, left (with Kate Monster), and Robert McClure (with Princeton) in

Performed by a mixed cast of good-natured humans and extremely expressive puppets, this diverting Tony-winning musical applies the "Sesame Street" formula to the angst-provoking concerns of twentysomethings. The upshot: two hours of bawdy, mischievous fun.

— Charles McNulty
July 20, 2007

For mature audiences; contains strong language and full puppet nudity.

Through Oct. 14, 2007
Sundays: 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 8 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8 p.m.
Thursdays: 8 p.m.
Fridays: 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 2 p.m. 8 p.m.

Price: $45-$90

Box office: 213-628-2772

Reader Reviews

October 8, 2007

Panda-QA Irvine, CA

Good show. BAD VENUE. I've seen this show in New York and Las Vegas. Both venues were small and intimate. This intimate show doesn't fit in a big/mid size venue such as the Ahmanson.

September 23, 2007

Kate West Los Angeles, CA

Interspersed with video monitors geared toward us cynical grownups, Director Jason Moore coordinates actors and puppets into show-stopping musical numbers. They're incredibly versatile, jumping from character to person to character, some doubling up. Musical highlights include an elaborate fog-filled dream sequence ("Fantasies Come True"), dancing with singing moving boxes ("Purpose") and "Schadenfreude" (delighting in the misfortunate of others). Robert McClure handles his characters deftly, as does Kelli Sawyer who sings sweetly or sultry, depending on which puppet she's wearing. Notice some obvious Jim Henson Sesame Street influences, like Bert and Ernie look-alikes and Trekkie Monster with a distinctly computer nerd-like name. Songs are funny and upbeat and it's great fun to see puppets having sex and getting drunk. Just remember to leave the kids at home. www.katewestreviews.com

September 20, 2007

Steven Stanley Alhambra, CA

Avenue Q’s touring cast is every bit the Broadway original’s equal. Combining R-rated humor with G-rated heart, AQ makes you laugh, and it makes you think (and rethink your beliefs). There’s one audible moment when the collective audience finds itself on the side of a gay man’s search for fulfillment, perhaps for the first time. Wow! Credit amazing book writer Jeff Whitty for the jokes and for the three-dimensional characters, and director Jason Moore for managing to get every possible laugh without sacrificing character. Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx’s music/lyrics are one of a kind. Robert McClure, Christian Anderson, Kelli Sawyer, and especially star-quality blessed stunner Angela Ai are perfection. Seeing Avenue Q again is sure to be one of my show-going highlights of this just begun 2007-8 season. Read my full review at www.LAStageScene.com.

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