NWR: Theater and Gary Coleman

stina93446

I don't know if everyone knows the show, but I am wondering how the show Avenue Q is going to go about their show tonight. One of the characters is Gary Coleman and he/she is just the butt of everyone's jokes in the show. If I didn't already have plans tonight, "I'd so be there. It would be interesting to see if they said a few words about him after the show or if the audience gasps or claps when the woman comes out....BTW, Gary Coleman is played by a chick in the play...it's pretty hilarious. I am mainly curious with him dying today.

aerinpegadrak

I thought exactly the same thing when I heard the news!  I've actually had Avenue Q songs stuck in my head all day because of it.

stina93446

Me too....

I'm Gary Coleman from Tv's Different Strokes.

I made a lot of money that got stolen by my folks...

Now I'm broke and I'm the butt of everyone's jokes

but I'm here, the super intendant of Avenue Q!

jaimed99

You know, I hadn't even thought of that when I heard about Gary Coleman's death...and I LOVE Avenue Q! I saw it when it had a run in Pittsburgh a couple of years ago...

I wonder if maybe they'll have some sort of "moment of silence" thing for him before or after the show?  I would be curious to see as well...

stina93446

My friend is ushering it tonight off broadway, so when he tells me, I'll post the results.

saxy414

That was actually my first thought when I heard he died.  I think it would be nice if they had some sort of moment for him--whether it's silent, or just a mention somewhere.  I do love that show, also.  I've had "What do you do with a B.A. in English" stuck in my head since last night, before I knew anything about Gary Coleman's situation. 

stina93446

So they'll change a few lines, but nothing major in my opinion.

stina93446

Okay, the play is also adding inserts into the programs. And the girl who plays him did a really sweet speech. These are the only things aside from the writer changing a few lines. Since I last saw it, Gary Coleman's character has become even more the butt of the joke...