"my kids hear more cussing, etc on the bus too and from school than RENT could ever provide them - which is why our discussions are always so open ..."
Exactly. Like right now its 'cool' to listen to rap music at my school. To me, rap is just some rich guy with an ego problem talking about sex, drugs, drinking, violence etc. My parents are okay with Rent now because, as my mom said, 'if you're going to be hearing it, at least the people involved are talented and a little more down-to-earth'. But if you have such open discussion, then that can't be replaced by a musical.
"they will see RENT eventually to be sure... right now I have them "hooked" on musicals that are a little more age-appropriate. But they are hooked on musicals!!! How I love that!"
Good to know they'll see RENT eventually though... I mean you can't have played Joanne in the original cast and expected to keep the show from your children...

And glad to hear they are interested in some musicals. Broadway can always use a few more fans
Here in this cold white room tied up to these machines, it's hard to imagine life as it used to be. Laughing, screaming, tumbling queen... Like the most amazing light show you've ever seen. Whirling, swirling, never blue... How could you go and die? What a selfish thing to do...
RIP Jason