Avenue Q or Spelling Bee

For a Sunday night show...

If you were recommending one of these shows to someone who hasn't seen either of them, which would you tell them to go see and why?

I have a free Sunday evening on my next work trip to NYC, and I believe both have a Sunday evening performance.

Note, I can always catch the other on my next (after this one) trip, so maybe I'll catch Bee now, as Q will likely be there for a longer while (speaking in years, of course. I'm sure by the next time I go to NY, they will still both be going strong, so it really doesn't matter which I see first - just can't decide).

Thoughts?

Muchas Gracias.
-peach

Updated On: 9/15/05 at 01:30 PM

Matter of months between the two (I go to NY about six times a year). I edited my post above to clarify...I'm sure both will be there this trip and next!

I'm leaning toward Spelling Bee, because the format looks so fun, but I know I *should* really see Q. Goodness knows I listen to the OCR of Q enough!

Decisions, decisions.

Updated On: 9/15/05 at 01:34 PM

Personally, I enjoy Q more, but I would suggest seeing Spelling Bee first because you can catch the original cast now. Next time you come back, the cast may have changed. Most of the Q cast (all the original ones) I believe are signed until next June.

I really, REALLY liked both shows. Both have VERY funny scripts. But I'd give Q the edge, because I liked the music more.

-Sharon-
Orlando FL

That is a very difficult question.
I love both. I am not talking like here.
Love. Both are must see shows.
How about extending your trip another day.
If I had to choose one show though, it will always be Q.
I have seen Q five times and except for Forbidden Broadway, nothing has topped my love for Q.
But Spelling Bee would be my next favorite.
See all three:
Q
Forbidden Broadway
Bee


Three shows with HEART and SOUL.

Updated On: 9/16/05 at 12:13 PM

I'd have to say Spelling Bee....I've seen both multiple times but I still would go to see Spelling Bee again any night of the week.

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Spelling Bee has an evening performance.

You will laugh at both--but I think you will laugh harder and be more touched by Avenue Q. Some of Bee felt a little, oh, sterotypical/contrived to me (the overachiever with 2 daddies, the aisian overachiever, the child with a absentee mommy, the homeschooled child) and Dan Fogler's character is difficult to understand, depending on where you sit! (Breathing out of 1 nostril and all.)

I have seen Avenue Q twice and Bee once, and would definitely see Avenue Q again. Stephanie D. is an amazing talent.

Spelling Bee. Avenue Q is cute and funny but it doesnt go any farther than that. Yeah, its entertaining but it doesnt do much more than that. It does have a couple of messages, but Spelling bee is so much more than just a spelling b. You are pounded with both comedy and serious situations that make you think about how hard kids actually have it.

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Spelling Bee kicks Q's Ass... hah just kidding.... no I like Spelling Bee, but Q has it's merits.

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