Adelphi Univ. to present 1st licensed production of RENT

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 8/28/08 at 12:15pm

Sept. 23 - 28, so technically you can see the "final" performance on a film screen and then head over to Long Island to see it live.

To be directed by David Glenn Armstrong, one of Larson's friends and collaborators.

Cast includes Adelphi students and alumni Corrado Alicata '11, Chris Bott '09, Lauren Brickman '09, Christopher Caron '06 (Benny), Breezy Coleman '09, Michael DiFrancisco '09, Joey Elrose '08 (Mark), Benjamin Farha '10 (Angel), Nathaniel Foster '09, Craig Fox '09 (Tom Collins), Jessica Gray '10, Jim Kelly '09 (Roger), Natalie Margiotta '09 (Maureen), Katie Murphy '05 (Mimi), Egle Petraityte '09, Christopher Reynolds '10, Jennifer Susi '05 (Joanne) and Kayla Zaniboni '10.

Creative team comprised of Todd Robinson (film/video segment director), Kerry Prep (musical director), Regina Larkin (choreographer), Sarah Martin (set designer), Sean Sullivan (costume designer), Jared Klein (lighting designer), Kevin Stromberg (sound designer), Allison Hersh (production stage manager), Amy Bartlett (assistant director) and Trevor O'Bryen (assistant musical director).

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/120811.html

[TooDarnHot]

Posted: 8/28/08 at 12:22pm

Strange. This must be a newer development.

Originally, the University of Michigan was granted the chance to present the first production thanks to UMich alum Jefferey Seller; the original producer of RENT.

Either way... Good luck to all those involved!

[Broadwayboy2631]

Posted: 8/28/08 at 12:28pm

Jonathan Larson was an alumni of Adelphi, so this makes sense.

[LyTeMyCanDyI]

Posted: 8/28/08 at 12:51pm

I go to Adelphi and last night eavesdropped on a rehearsal. Sounds good. I think this is the best show to put on in our new performing arts building. Everyone come see it!!!!

[Bdwy24]

Posted: 8/28/08 at 2:05pm

Isn't Weathervane Theatre doing this right now?

[taintedxl0ve]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:30pm

according to my friend who's the assistant musical director, it's already sold out and they can't add any more shows :[

[heathurrr]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:31pm

Aw, how appropriate!
That is great.

[Just_John]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:35pm

It's sold out except for one Saturday night which they are charging $250 a ticket and you get to go to a reception and meet the Larson family along with one or more original cast members.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:40pm

Are tickets going to become available as the date gets closer? How are they all sold out? Are they going to be doing Rush or lottery since well it is RENT?

Any WAY of getting into a regular show



If I can't get tickets to the closing on Broadway I guess this will have to do.

I will offer $45 each

Updated On: 8/30/08 at 09:40 PM

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:46pm

????

[oohshizz146]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:47pm

Oh, cool! I just did a show with Chris Bott. I wish I could see it!

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:47pm

Coolkid, think logically for once.

Why would a college theater production do a lottery for tickets when they're all sold out except for 1 performance?

For the record, there are a number of tickets left for the Friday morning at 11 performance. That's the one I got.

[taintedxl0ve]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:48pm

they're all sold out except for the one date where you can get a ticket for $250 like Just_John said.
and they're not doing a lottery, it's community theatre.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:49pm

I have school so I can't go Friday Morning at 11AM

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:52pm

Too bad, so sad.

[BroadwayBound115]

Posted: 8/30/08 at 9:59pm

The University of Michigan is still doing this show, however they are doing it a month and a half later.

[cbo2009]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 12:57am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SUQ-kU9C9U&_fb_q=1

they performed at Wall-to-Wall Broadway