The " I walked out of Avenue Q at intermission because I thought it was insipid,self referential and had an elementary score" thread — Page 3

New at the Tony's refers to when it came out, not an original concept. However, the uniqueness of Ave Q's puppets is definately part of the appeal. If it were the same show minus the puppets I don't think I'd enjoy it that much

QtKt--I love your icon, Rab Sapp is totally awesome

I'll just throw in a couple observations:

1) I just don't understand how the "Niceness" of the cast makes a difference. Frankly I don't care if you are Hitler offstage, it's all about that 2 hours & 20 minutes you are onstage.

2) Similarly, I feel bad for people who dislike a show because it's "Overhyped" or "Over rated." If reviews and opinions affect you so much, you should stay away from them or at least try to develop your own taste. It always amazes me that people will dislike a show because other people liked it too much.

3) Walking out at intermission is a pretty desparate act. I'm curious what you did with the hour or so you saved by walking out? I'm usually of the opinion that it can't hurt to see the rest of it. Even a really awful show usually has one nice number of performance.

Although I certainly agree that leaving at intermission is drastic, there have been a few times when I have been in that position and really had to think about whether I wanted to subject myself to another hour or so of crap. I almost walked out of THE PRODUCERS, NEVER GONNA DANCE, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and GOOD VIBRATIONS, but was persuaded by my friend to stay. The only thing I have walked out of was BYE BYE BIRDIE at City Center, and I don't regret that one bit.

Justice: Hahahahaha!

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"When I first got it, I thought it was a great, funny cd. Now, I don't even really listen to it. It is like the songs aren't funny anymore."

That is exactly how I, and and people I know, feel.
Loved it at first. Now barely like it.
It is because their is little musical sophistication to keep your ear interested and many of the songs are one-joke songs.
The songs I am not tired of, coincidentely, are the more "uncomical" ones, 'Purpose,' 'There'a A Fine, Fine Line' and 'The More You Ruv Someone'

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Updated On: 2/27/05 at 01:48 PM

I never walk out of anything because if I don't like a show, I want to be able to give an informed reason (to myself AND others) of why I didn't care for it. Also, I always learn a lot from theater I don't like- what didn't work about the book, were the actors miscast, what parts of the score were better than others, what else have the writers written and how was it comparable, etc. Plus, I would never leave out of respect for the actors and creative team. They deserve an audience that views their art in its entirety before judging it.
My mother made me leave Carousel at intermission when I was seven years old, and I have always resented her for it.

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Well shows that I have recently seen in New York that I loved include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Hysterical and a brilliant, WITTY score), Hairspray (Fun show with an intelligent book and score), Pacific Overtures (Well, that one was kinda a given), The 25th Anual Putnam County Spelling Bee (BRILLIANT!), etc.

Maybe you're reading the wrong threads, because I don't dislike that many shows. I don't dislike Avenue Q, either. It just got tired very quickly to me.

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*READS THROUGH ALL THESE POSTS and......DIES*

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posted by Munk above: "Avenue Q's book, score, cast, and overall show are far FAR better crafted that the drivel in THE PRODUCERS, which has some of the most predictable, truly un-funny jokes I have ever heard."


Dolly says: *Are you freakin' kiddin' me??? I absolutely adored The Producers. I wouldn't say that Avenue Q was even in the same league.

However, to each his own.

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Updated On: 2/27/05 at 05:52 PM

When I first got the CR for Avenue Q, I listened to it once then didn't go back to it for months. I almost felt guilty for not getting what everyone else loved.

However, I do think that my not listening to it before seeing the show worked out for the best. As friends said, and also people on this thread, that listening to the CD so often it took away from seeing it live.

I, for one, loved the show. It was fresh and new and witty, and for me to enjoy the score I needed to see it live and in context to enjoy. However, I do not think it deserved the Tony for best score. Taboo should have one for that (I cannot comment on CoC - I haven't heard the CR).

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Updated On: 2/27/05 at 06:23 PM

Well said CurtainUp. That's SO true. And I do think it's takes talent to create that cleverness.

Wile I would NEVER EVER walk out of a show, no matter how bad (I mean I sat through Into The Woods...god) but I can't blame this person. I agree totally.

I'm not talking to all the people here...actually, most of you I am not talking to because I think most of you have given substancial evidence of why you don't like the show instead of just trashing it but for those who are just throwing it out, why?

You are entitled to disagree with people's opinions. You are entitled to dislike a show. But to throw irrational statements out is wrong. If you want to say something, try saying it either with some backround info or constructive criticism. Perosnally I love Avenue Q but if it was a show I hated, I wouldn't go typing some of the things you people have typed here.

You never know who reads these things. You could be offending people, not only the fans, but the directors and perhaps the actors/actresses of the show.
You can't please everybody all of the time but if you were to work so hard on something, would you want people spitting in your face at how bad it really had to be for YOU to walk out? I didn't think so. Have some respect....

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i agree 100% with corine

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