Review – “Avenue Q” at the Cupcake Theater

THEATRE REVIEW

Avenue Q (Photo – cupcaketheater.com).

Since I am not a fan of musicals in general, I was aware only that Avenue Q had been quite popular on Broadway and also at the Pantages, I believe, and had some puppets in it.

By Carol Edger Germain

I was impressed by how many times it got extended at this tiny theater and how glowing the reviews were, especially given the miniscule stage they had to work with. Wow, what a wonderful, entertaining surprise! It’s all about the singing, dancing, and switching from puppet to person to puppet, no other props needed.

All the actors were very talented and had great singing voices and comedic timing. I hope no uninformed person like me brought a child, thinking “well if there are puppets it must be for kids” – because it certainly wasn’t – a bit of suggestive dialogue and puppets simulating sex – quite hilarious for adults but iffy for kids.

Very fun, go!

Avenue Q
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Cupcake Theater
6520 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
parking right behind the theater $7-10
Through June 28 (highly recommend the shows at noon on Saturday – a breeze getting into Hollywood and parking is cheaper – plus you can have a great breakfast before the show at Kitchen 24 around the corner on Cahuenga)
Restrictions: 13 & over.
Purchase tickets here.