From Broadway to Cowtown...

Ok, I've had a bit of time to calm down since my last post. Well, more that boredom made it impossible to be angry. I digress.

This past week, the Broadway play Avenue Q played at Bass Hall in Fort Worth. I don't really know how to explain to you how good a show it is. I suppose a bit of basic information would suffice, for starters. Avenue Q is, at a glance, an R-rated parody of Sesame Street. Filled with vulgar language, puppet sex, gay jokes and racism. The jokes are not meant or told in offensive ways, but used in a way to hold maximum poignancy while remain incredibly funny. This is where I steer you to listen to the songs "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist" and "If You Were Gay". Yes, the jokes are sexist and racist, but they are told in a way that is more like when an alcoholic finally admits to being an alcoholic. With a side order of self-deprication.

In depth, though, is where the story and plot really shine. The main character, Princeton, is a recent college grad who is trying his best to make it in the real world of New York City. But, after all, "What do You do With a BA in English?" He moves into the slums of Avenue Q and meets the rest of the down-on-their-luck cast who would seem more like your actual friends if they weren't made of foam rubber. Many of the characters hit rock bottom at different points throughout the story. It is in these moments that the characters begin to truly find themselves, and in their darkest hour shine their brightest.

The show is no longer at Bass Hall. So, sadly, I can't tell you to go pick up tickets. What I can tell you is to pay attention. See if it comes to your town. If it does, I highly recommend going to see a performance. Go pick up the soundtrack, if you can. I think they sell it at Best Buy, so it shouldn't be too hard.

Until next time, peace kids.