^[1]Really? Really? Avenue Q ^[2] is being staged here? Yes! Avenue Q won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical. After seeing the characters perform part of the play on that awards show, I was immediately intrigued. The play combines live characters and puppets in this play:

“AVENUE Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There’s Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod — a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building’s superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.” [Source ^[3]]

Avenue Q in Manila will be directed by Bobby Garcia & Chari Arespacochaga. It’s set for August-September 2007 at the Merlaco Theatre. I can’t wait!