Princeton- A wide-eyed college grad who feels the world is his for the taking, at least until he moves into the cheap Avenue Q.
Kate Monster- An aspiring teacher with two goals: find a man, and build a school for special monsters (The Monstersorri School).
Brian- The veteran of Avenue Q, who’s jobless at age 33, far short of his goals to become the next David Letterman.
Christmas Eve- Brian’s Asian-American wife. She works in a Korean deli, only problem is, she’s Japanese. Along with Brian and Gary Coleman, they are the only humans on Avenue Q.
Rod and Nicky- The Bert and Ernie of Avenue Q, sharing an apartment. true odd couple, one’s an anal-retentive financial advisor, the other’s a slacker. And one of them happens to be gay. Which one? You’ll find out later.
Trekkie Monster- Muck like Cookie Monster, only more of a sociopath, and his obsession is looking at pornography. Shoulda called him Porno Monster.
Gary Coleman- Not the Gary Coleman, but someone playing Gary Coleman, the Diff’rent Strokes star-turned-superintendent of Avenue Q. If only he won the California governor race.
Lucy the Slut- The name sez it all, really.
Avenue Q Theme (5/5)- The Sesame Street theme turned over on its ass. It’s a sunny day, sweeping the clouds away, too bad everyone has a miserable existence on this street. Very funny.
What Do You Do With a B.A. in English?/It Sucks to be Me (4/5)- Princeton ponders the usefulness of his degree, with an almost “Rainbow Connection” feel. Then we get to hear all the characters try and one-up each other on who’s life sucks more. I dig the happy beat mixed with the crappy lyrics.
If You Were Gay (3/5)- Nicky talks about how he’d be cool with Rod even if Rod was gay. Not much musically going on.
Purpose (4/5)- A really inspiring song where Princeton is determined to find his purpose, i.e. something that requires a B.A. in English.
Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist (5/5)- After both Kate Monster and Princeton point out each other’s racist remarks, they say to hell with being P.C., that we’re all racist in some small, subconscious way. The rest of the cast agrees. Another happy-bippy tune.
The Internet is For Porn (5/5)- Kate Monster tries to teach a class about the Internet, but Trekkie keeps interrupting. He dispels what we knew all along: the Internet was made for people to ogle at pornography.
Mix Tape (3/5)- It’s like Princeton and Kate Monster are nervous teens asking each other to homecoming, Kate has the hots for Princeton, and interprets the songs on the mix tape Princeton made for Kate as signs that he "likes her". Another unoutstanding tune.
I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today/Special (2/5)- After Brian’s dumb intro, we are introduced to Lucy the Slut. She just wants to make the poor Avenue Q losers feel all right. Somewhat boring musically, plus we don’t get to see any puppet cleavage.
You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You’re Making Love) (3/5)- Gary Coleman is the coolest superintendent. Kate and Princeton are knockin’ boots, and Gary actually encourages pleasure noises! Much cooler than “Contact” off Rent.
Fantasies Come True (3/5)- In this ballad we find Rod thinking Nicky’s in love with him, and Kate reflecting on having it with Princeton. Both Rod and Kate’s fantasies ‘came true,’ hence the title.
My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada (4/5)- Rod tries to convince everyone (and himself) that he has a girlfriend, which he certainly doesn’t. His defensive, angry tone and of-key make this track a winner.
There’s a Fine, Fine Line (2/5)- A sad ballad where Kate and Princeton’s relationship was apparently on the rocks. Reminds me too much of the Entertainment Tonight theme.
There is Life Outside Your Apartment (3/5)- Princeton’s life is falling apart, so he shuts himself in and needs coaxing to come on out. Very much like Roger in Rent! Only this is a bit more hokey.
The More You Ruv Someone (2/5)- Christmas Eve’s highlight, and not that great of one. Basically, she tells Kate the more you ruv’s someone, the more you want to kirr him. See what I said about P.C. be damned?
Schaudenfreude (5/5)- Gary Coleman tells the danged truth: other people’s unhappiness makes us happy. Like the Yankees blowing a 3-game lead in the ALCS to the Red Sox. One of the best musical ones on here, as well.
I Wish I Could Go Back to College (4/5)- A brief, nostalgic tune about wanting to live in a crappy dorm again. Being in college right now, and not living on campus, I can’t really identify. But I like that melody.
The Money Song (5/5)- Nicky’s been thrown out for weeks, and he begs for money. Princeton gives in, feels like a saint for lending money, and asks Nicky for the same. Eventually, everyone’s all generous and the money flow ends up towards that Monstersorri School. Another great melody, one of the best ones on here.
School For Monsters (3/5)- Trekkie ends up bailing out the Avenue Q fundraiser with 10 million dollars, from investing in porn. His other vocal spotlight, a brief but funny ballad.
There’s A Fine, Fine Line (reprise)/What Do You Do?(reprise) (3/5)- Kate takes Princeton back in after the money was raised, and a Princeton-type wanders along looking for a place to live. Unlike Princeton, he turns around and leaves.
For Now (4/5)- The closer, where the “Sucks to be Me” melody is revisited in a happy tune about how life’s woes are only temporary, only ‘for now.’ If you listen closely, you’ll hear political commentary at the end!!!