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    Avenue Q

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    Broadway San Jose

    January 12-January 17, 2010

    Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars): 4 out of 5 stars rating Add Review/Comment

    Avenue Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called “one of the funniest shows you’re ever likely to see” by Entertainment Weekly, Avenue Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque and downright entertaining way.

    Rating: Mature

    Content Warning: Contains Strong Language and Full Puppet Nudity.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: $20-$75

      Info Phone: 866-395-2929

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      January 12-January 17, 2010

      Times:
      Tues-Thurs: 7:30pm
      Fri: 8pm
      Sat: 2pm & 8pm
      Sun: 1pm & 6pm

    • Venue Info

      San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

      255 Almaden Boulevard San Jose, CA 95113

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    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access
      • Assisted Listening System

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      • Event Name: Avenue Q
        3 out of 5 stars rating "Twenty Something Social Commentary Tuned to Sesame Street"
        Review posted by: Road Less Travelled Fan from San Jose Ca, Jan 18, 2010

        Wow-unique well done - Realist and raunchy. Not politically or ? too shocking. Major theme= various forms of discrimination minus women's issues. Same old whore-virgin split. Virgin getting a... Expand

        Wow-unique well done - Realist and raunchy. Not politically or ? too shocking. Major theme= various forms of discrimination minus women's issues. Same old whore-virgin split. Virgin getting a mouthful at one point. Portrayal of man-woman relationships - none were positive. Actually none of the relationships were perfect. There was even a Road Less Travelled song about how no-one is really ever is satisfied. One about how everyone has some racism, esp against monsters. One about not wasting your time in your prime on relationships that don't satisfy you ie leave asap -all Sesame Str style. 10% of audience gave a standing ovation with the actors working it - bows beyond what would get more on their feet. Vagina monologues more shocking & worth it. My husband's of same opinion on that too. Collapse

      • Event Name: Avenue Q
        "worst venue ever"
        Comment posted by: portobello from los gatos, ca, Jan 17, 2010

        Avenue Q was delightful except for the fact that the CPA is the worst. We sat in the 12th row ($75 per ticket) and we could hardly hear anything. This is not the first time I have experienced this... Expand

        Avenue Q was delightful except for the fact that the CPA is the worst. We sat in the 12th row ($75 per ticket) and we could hardly hear anything. This is not the first time I have experienced this problem there but I guarantee it is the last. Collapse

      • Event Name: Avenue Q
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Well written and acted"
        Review posted by: Mike from Sunnyvale, CA, Jan 16, 2010

        Saw this show on opening night - thank you Artsopolis for the discount tix. The show is well performed and well written. Unfortunately one of the monitors that flies in and out was on the fritz and it... Expand

        Saw this show on opening night - thank you Artsopolis for the discount tix. The show is well performed and well written. Unfortunately one of the monitors that flies in and out was on the fritz and it was really more distracting than it should have been. And, the mix was a little off - too much orchestra, not enough voices (especially under the balcony). If I had to rate the facility, I'd rate it a 0 - with all the other wasted money in San Jose, why don't they bull-doze this horrible facility and build something worthy of the birthplace of the high tech industry. Broadway San Jose should move to the California Theatre and go with slightly longer runs to make up for the smaller number of seats. Collapse

      • Event Name: Avenue Q
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "It does NOT suck to be me!"
        Review posted by: Kereli from San Jose, CA, Jan 14, 2010

        Thank you to Broadway San Jose for bringing Broadway talent and shows to the South Bay. This is a show I wouldn't have had the chance to see otherwise, and these furry monsters and puppets (Rod being... Expand

        Thank you to Broadway San Jose for bringing Broadway talent and shows to the South Bay. This is a show I wouldn't have had the chance to see otherwise, and these furry monsters and puppets (Rod being my favorite) will absolutely make you laugh at the human condition we call life. Also, thank you to BSJ for selling 'sippy cups' so now you can BRING YOUR BEVERAGE INTO THE THEATRE! No more downing the chardonnay at intermission - hooray!!! Collapse

      • Event Name: Avenue Q
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "An Enjoyable show with humor and heart"
        Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Jan 13, 2010

        I always say I'm not a musical theatre person, but I of course appreciate the experienc of a large audience, and the production value of large budgets. I was nervous an intimate show with puppets... Expand

        I always say I'm not a musical theatre person, but I of course appreciate the experienc of a large audience, and the production value of large budgets. I was nervous an intimate show with puppets would be lost in the crowd of a 2600+ theatre. I have to say I was entertained by the content, talent, production tech, and moved that this nearly sold out audience was SO enjoying themselves. What a great night! Plenty of laughs, a surprising bit of heart, and well I guess no matter how cynical or skeptical you might try to be, Tony Awards and Millions of people can't be wrong in this case. This was very enjoyable. My only notes would be that the sound wasn't QUITE all together there, but I think that will be fixed for the rest of the run. Certainly be aware that the content is rated R, and though I wasn't shocked by any of it, there was "shock" value as some of it does come out of nowhere. Collapse

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